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FOOTHILLS—Rutherford Regional Health System has welcomed three new specialty care providers to its network.

Michael Mahaffey, ACNP-BC, has joined Rutherford Orthopedics; Tara England, FNP-C, has joined FryeCare Cardiology- Rutherford; and Jennifer Robbins, PMHNP-BC, has joined the Behavioral Health Unit at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  

“We are proud to welcome Tara, Michael, and Jennifer to our growing team of talented providers as we work to expand access to specialty care across our community,” said Sue Shugart, CEO at Rutherford Regional Health System. 

Mahaffey holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina Upstate and received his master’s degree in nursing at the University of South Carolina. In his new role, Michael will serve as a first assistant in the operating room, specializing in orthopedic surgeries, and will also see patients in the office.

England holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Appalachian State University and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She received her master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Simmons College (Boston, MA). England specializes in cardiology services, including coronary artery disease, diagnostic testing, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, and hypertension.

Robbins brings over 11 years of experience as a Registered Nurse at Rutherford Regional. Jennifer earned her master’s degree in nursing from Western Carolina University and her master’s degree in psychiatry from Northern Kentucky University. Specializing in inpatient psychiatric services, Jennifer will work with patients dealing with bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, and depression. 

To schedule an appointment or learn more, visit MyRutherfordRegional.com. 

 

Submitted by Brianna Wilson