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Outpatient Services Entrance to Reopen March 20
March 17, 2023We 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 02, 2023The '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 screen during your teenage years, it might be time to consider a different kind of screening – a colonoscopy.
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TennCare & CoverKids Alert: Renewals are Starting Soon
February 27, 2023Congress 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
February 10, 2023
Black History MonthStarr 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, 2023We 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 06, 2023Starr Regional Medical Center is ringing in 2023 with the year’s first bundle of joy.
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
January 04, 2023The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness.
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Starr Regional Medical Center to host fourth annual Christmas Tree Lighting
November 21, 2022Starr Regional Medical Center (SRMC) will host its fourth annual community Christmas Tree Lighting event Tuesday, November 29 from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. The event will take place on the Athens campus, located at 1114 West Madison Avenue.
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Flu Season is Here: Step One? Getting Vaccinated
November 03, 2022Flu season has arrived. Lasting from late autumn to as late as May – and peaking between December and February – the season typically brings millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths.
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Starr Regional Medical Center welcomes Angelina Sheridan, PA-C
October 24, 2022Starr Regional Medical Center today announced that Angelina Sheridan, PA-C, has joined its staff and will offer family medicine services to patients in Etowah and the surrounding communities. Sheridan is a board-certified physician assistant.
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Breast Cancer: Your Questions Answered
October 24, 2022Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.
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Athens City Mayor Bo Perkinson proclaims Friday, October 21 as “Wear Pink Day”
October 18, 2022In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Mammography Day, Athens City Mayor Bo Perkinson presented Starr Regional Medical Center with a proclamation declaring Friday, October 21, 2022, as “Wear Pink Day.”
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Suicide Prevention: Knowing the Signs & Getting Help
September 09, 2022Suicide is a complex and alarming public health issue that causes pain to hundreds of thousands of people each year.
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What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?
September 07, 2022Food insecurity is having a lack of regular access to healthy and nutritious food that is necessary for normal growth and development. In 2020, an estimated one in eight Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, including almost 12 million children.
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Starr Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Hosts Online Fundraiser
August 22, 2022The Starr Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting a Southern Comfort Linens Virtual Sale beginning today, August 22, through Monday, September 5.
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Starr Regional Medical Center Names 2022 Mercy Award Winner
July 15, 2022Starr Regional Medical Center recently announced that Hollie Baker, RN, CCM, ACM, has been recognized as the facility’s 2022 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
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Starr Regional Medical Center Publishes 2021 Community Benefit Report
July 12, 2022Starr Regional Medical Center published its community benefit report for the 2021 calendar year today. This yearly report outlines specific ways the hospital is positively contributing to McMinn County and the surrounding area and spotlights the various ways it is working to support the health and well-being of the community it calls home – an investment which has become increasingly essential in recent years.
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 06, 2022School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and your family from potential threats to your health and safety.
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