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Deborah Vaughn, MSN, named Chief Nursing Officer
July 19, 2024
Starr Regional Medical Center announced today that Deborah Vaughn, MSN, has been named Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Starr Regional Medical Center, effective July 22, 2024.
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Starr Regional Medical Center – Etowah recognized for 50 years of membership in the American Hospital Association
June 28, 2024
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is honored to recognize Starr Regional Medical Center in Etowah, Tenn., with a 50-year Membership Milestone Achievement Award in recognition of more than 50 years of participation and leadership in the AHA.
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Starr Regional Medical Center Names 2024 Mercy Award Winner
June 27, 2024
Vania King, CPCS, recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others.
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Starr Regional Medical Center welcomes Patrik Centerwall, MD
May 23, 2024
Starr Regional Medical Center announces that Patrik Centerwall, MD, has joined its staff and will provide family medicine services to patients in Athens, Charleston and the surrounding communities.
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Starr Regional Medical Center welcomes Kayla Walker, PA-C, RDMS, VT, MR
May 14, 2024
Starr Regional Medical Center announces that Kayla Walker, PA-C, RDMS, VT, MR, has joined its staff and will provide family medicine services to patients in Etowah and the surrounding communities.
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Celebrating Our Nurses, Hospital Teams and EMS Partners
May 14, 2024
During the month of May, we celebrate three important national observances that recognize the hard work and dedication of our nurses, hospital teams, and EMS professionals.
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Starr Regional Medical Center recognizes Rachel Newberry as DAISY Award Recipient
April 26, 2024
Starr Regional Medical Center announced today that Rachel Newberry, RN, BSN, has been named the recipient of The DAISY Award for the first quarter of 2024.
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Starr Regional Medical Center Honors Employees for Years of Service
April 22, 2024
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, 2023, as well as employees who received recognition throughout the year as winners of the 2023 Mercy Award and...
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Starr Regional Medical Center Successfully Implants New Cardiac Monitoring Technology
April 8, 2024
Starr Regional Medical Center (SRMC) announced the successful implementation of an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM), marking a significant advancement in the detection and diagnosis of irregular heart rhythms.
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Starr Regional Medical Center Publishes 2023 Community Benefit Report
April 2, 2024
Starr Regional Medical Center today published its community benefit report for the 2023 calendar year.
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