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Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
November 1, 2021
Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that it’s important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this such an important...
read moreStarr Regional Medical Center Offers Two Opportunities to Support the Annual Friendly Fellow Flu Shot Fundraiser
October 19, 2021
Starr Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is providing flu shots as a fundraiser for the annual Friendly Fellow Club Christmas baskets on Friday, October 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Athens Market Park Pavilion, located at 106 S. Jackson Street, in conjunction with the 12th annual Think Pink...
read moreGet Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life
October 19, 2021
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers. In fact, the ACS puts the average risk as a one in eight chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
read moreStarr Regional Medical Center Strongly Encourages Community to Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
October 13, 2021
To minimize the spread of influenza this fall and winter, Starr Regional Medical Center is encouraging all employees, medical personnel and community members to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
read moreYour Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
October 12, 2021
Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity.
read moreGetting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
October 1, 2021
Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening or procedure? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it’s a recommended surgery, screening or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it.
read moreRemembering Durant Tullock
September 28, 2021
Durant Tullock was an amazing individual with a great love for his hometown, its people and its history. He was a tireless advocate for Etowah and for Starr Regional Medical Center.
read moreStarr Regional Diabetes Center Merits ADA Recognition
September 20, 2021
Starr Regional Medical Center is proud to announce today that its Diabetes Center was awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) service. American Diabetes Association (ADA) believes that this service offers high-quality education that is essential for effective diabetes...
read moreStarr Regional Medical Center welcomes Dane Bolton, DO
September 16, 2021
Starr Regional Medical Center today announced that Dane Bolton, DO, has joined its staff and will offer sports medicine and orthopedic surgical services to patients in Athens and the surrounding communities.
read moreLetter from CEO John McLain
September 10, 2021
McMinn County is once again experiencing historic numbers since our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic began, and these numbers continue to rise rapidly. The numbers include not only individuals who are COVID-19 positive, but also the number of our family members, friends and neighbors who are hospitalized from this virus.
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