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Getting Vaccinated Can Protect Yourself and Our Community this Flu Season
October 24, 2023Autumn 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 09, 2023Starr 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 Building, as well as the outdoor spaces.
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Starr Regional Medical Center offers Flu Shot Fundraiser
October 06, 2023Proceeds from annual Flu Shot Fundraiser benefit Friendly Fellow Club Starr Regional Medical Center (SRMC) will provide flu shots as a fundraiser for the annual Friendly Fellow Club Christmas baskets on Friday, November 6 from 7:30 a.m. until noon in the main lobby of the Athens hospital. Flu shots are free; but donations are encouraged. All proceeds benefit the Friendly…
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Starr Regional Medical Center Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Reaccreditation
October 05, 2023The 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 02, 2023Breast 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, 2023Prostate 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 form of cancer.
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Starr Regional Medical Center – Athens Celebrates 50 Years of Caring for its Community
August 31, 2023Today 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 07, 2023On 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, COVID-19 death rates have dropped 95% from their height in 2021.[2] As a nation, we are the healthiest we’ve been in years.
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Starr Regional Medical Center welcomes Waed Alswealmeen, MD
July 18, 2023Starr Regional Medical Center announced today that Waed Alswealmeen, MD, has joined its staff and will offer general surgery services to patients in McMinn County and the surrounding communities. Dr. Alswealmeen is a board-certified general surgeon.
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Healthy Community Group: Caring for Loved Ones Diagnosed with Dementia
June 14, 2023Starr Regional Medical Center will host its monthly Healthy Community Group lunch on Wednesday, June 21 at noon on the Etowah campus, which is located at 886 Highway 411 North, Etowah.
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Starr Regional Medical Center Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
June 02, 2023Starr Regional Medical Center recently announced that Lorinda Madden has been recognized as the facility’s 2023 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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Stroke Awareness and Mental Health Tips That May Improve Your Wellness
May 19, 2023May 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 02, 2023Report 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, 2023Starr 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 DAISY Award, and Shining Starr Award.
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Starr Regional Medical Center to host Cardiac Cath Lab Ribbon Cutting and Open House
April 06, 2023Starr 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 program at SRMC means greater access to life-saving…
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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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