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Starr Regional Medical Center to host Fifth Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
November 17, 2023
Starr Regional Medical Center (SRMC) will host its fifth annual community Christmas Tree Lighting event Thursday, November 30 from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
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Lung Cancer: Reducing Your Risk
November 15, 2023
Thanks to movies, TV shows, and extensive public awareness campaigns, lung cancer has long been a part of the public consciousness. Many Americans recognize that the disease is strongly linked to smoking, and that its symptoms include coughing, wheezing and persistent chest pain.
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Getting Vaccinated Can Protect Yourself and Our Community this Flu Season
October 24, 2023
Autumn marks the beginning of many seasonal things – including football, cooler weather and bonfires. Unfortunately, it is also the start of flu season, which typically peaks between December and February but can last as late as May.
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Starr Regional Medical Center to host Fall Open House
& Job Fair
October 9, 2023
Starr Regional Medical Center (SRMC) will host a Fall Open House & Job Fair on Tuesday, October 17 from 4 – 6 p.m. The event is free and will take place in the medical office buildings behind the hospital, including Athens Medical Mall, Athens Medical Arts Plaza and Athens Professional...
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Starr Regional Medical Center offers Flu Shot Fundraiser
October 6, 2023
Starr Regional Medical Center is providing flu shots as a fundraiser for the annual Friendly Fellow Club’s Christmas Basket Program on Friday, October 20 from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m.
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Starr Regional Medical Center Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Reaccreditation
October 5, 2023
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Starr Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.
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Breast Cancer — Be Aware and Take Action
October 2, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and to provide education regarding the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease.
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
September 18, 2023
Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood. In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we asked the providers at Tennessee Valley Urology Center who treat patients at Starr Regional Medical Center to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common...
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Starr Regional Medical Center – Athens Celebrates 50 Years of Caring for its Community
August 31, 2023
Today Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens announces its 50th anniversary of providing high quality, compassionate care, close to home for the residents of McMinn County and its surrounding communities.
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Immunization Awareness Month: COVID-19 and Beyond
August 7, 2023
On May 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services announced an end to the public health emergency brought on by COVID-19.[1] Since the peak of the Omicron variant in January 2022, COVID-19 cases have declined rapidly – though the disease still poses a health risk to many Americans,...
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