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Stroke Awareness and Mental Health
Tips That May Improve Your Wellness
May 19, 2023
May is a designated time for many important health observances, making it the perfect opportunity to refocus on your overall wellness and prioritize healthier habits. An important part of improving your health means paying attention to both your physical and mental well-being.
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Starr Regional Medical Center Publishes 2022 Community Benefit Report
May 5, 2023
Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of McMinn and surrounding counties
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Starr Regional Medical Center Honors Employees for Years of Service
April 26, 2023
Starr Regional Medical Center recently hosted its annual service awards banquet to honor employees who achieved 5 years or more of service (in 5-year increments) between January 1 and December 31, 2022, as well as employees who received recognition throughout the year as winners of the 2022 Mercy Award, The...
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Starr Regional Medical Center to host Cardiac Cath Lab Ribbon Cutting and Open House
April 6, 2023
Starr Regional Medical Center (SRMC) will host a ribbon cutting and community open house for its new $5.4 million cardiac catheterization (cath) lab on Thursday, April 13. Construction on the expansion began June 29, 2022, and was completed this month. The cardiac cath lab and launching of an interventional cardiology...
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Outpatient Services Entrance to Reopen March 20
March 17, 2023
We are excited to announce the reopening of the Outpatient Services entrance of Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens on Monday, March 20, 2023.
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National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
March 2, 2023
The '80s and '90s were a legendary time for cinema, with the release of some of the most well-known movies to date, including Thelma & Louise, Forrest Gump, Clueless, Space Jam, Titanic and the list goes on. But if these renowned pieces of pop culture were introduced to the big...
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TennCare & CoverKids Alert: Renewals are Starting Soon
February 27, 2023
Congress passed legislation which will end the Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement related to the COVID-19 pandemic on April 1, 2023. At that time TennCare will be required to reverify the eligibility status of everyone receiving TennCare or CoverKids benefits.
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Proud to Celebrate
Black History Month
February 10, 2023
Starr Regional Medical Center is proud to celebrate Black History Month and our team members of Black heritage whose contributions to providing high-quality care for our family, friends and neighbors advance our mission of making communities healthier.
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
January 31, 2023
We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there is another reason we should think of hearts in February – it’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease.
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Starr Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2023
January 6, 2023
Starr Regional Medical Center is ringing in 2023 with the year’s first bundle of joy.
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