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Starr Regional Medical Center welcomes K. Matthew Gooch, MD
January 20, 2021Starr Regional Medical Center today announced that K. Matthew Gooch, MD, has joined its staff and will offer internal medicine services to patients of the communities in and around McMinn County. Dr. Gooch has more than 20 years of experience in treating patients in traditional practice, inpatient and long-term care settings. He specializes in general medicine, treating…
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Starr Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2021
January 02, 2021Starr Regional Medical Center is ringing in 2021 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 9 pounds and 3 ounces and measuring 20 ¼ inches, Rachel Julia was born to Anastasia and Vitaliy Fomin, Friday, Jan. 1, at 3:38 a.m.“We are so excited to meet the newest member of our family!” said Anastasia. “We are so grateful to the physicians,…
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
December 30, 2020By Vickie Turnbough, MD, Internal Medicine Physician, Medical Associates of Athens A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. That’s one of the big reasons so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of…
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Starr Regional Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
December 14, 2020Athens, Tenn., December 14, 2020 – Starr Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Starr Regional Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization…
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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
December 10, 2020by Katherine Hall, MD As we enter the final weeks of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health.…
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Derek Slack, DPM, earns certification as Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
December 01, 2020Starr Regional Medical Center today announced that Derek Slack, DPM, has earned certification as Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). Dr. Slack specializes in surgical podiatry with a focus on reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. He sees patients at Starr Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. “We are very proud of Dr. Slack’s…
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Starr Regional Medical Center to host Christmas Tree Lighting
November 30, 2020Starr Regional Medical Center will host its second annual community Christmas Tree Lighting event Thursday, December 3 from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. The event will take place on the Athens campus, located at 1114 West Madison Avenue. "This year has brought about unprecedented moments and many changes, and while some things will be different, Starr Regional Medical Center…
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
November 20, 2020By Ronald Hall, RN, Starr Regional Medical Center Chief Nursing OfficerThe final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the…
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Detecting Lung Cancer Early: Why a Screening Could Save Your Life
November 06, 2020By Stephen Miller, MD, Starr Regional Cancer Center Medical Director Did you know November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month? Today, lung cancer is responsible for 12.7 percent of all diagnosed new cancers each year and 22.4 percent of cancer deaths in the U.S. – the largest percentage of cancer deaths. By the end of 2020, more than 228,000 people will have been…
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DIABETES: What You Should Know
November 06, 2020If you aren’t living with diabetes, there’s a good chance that at least one of the friends or loved ones who you’ll see this upcoming holiday season is affected by the disease. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30 million people in the U.S. – or one in 10 – have diabetes. And one in four of…
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Starr Regional Medical Center offers Flu Shot Fundraiser
November 02, 2020Starr 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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Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
October 23, 2020By Ronald Hall, RN, Starr Regional Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery,…
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An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
October 12, 2020An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime How an annual mammogram could save your life By Ronald Hall, RN, Starr Regional Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video…
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 11, 2020By Ronald Hall, RN, Starr Regional Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May.…
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Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
September 09, 2020Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than ever before – paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be well and doing what we can to stay healthy. While a pandemic is certainly a bad thing, being more in tune with and focused on our health is definitely a good…
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Starr Regional Medical Center Names 2020 Mercy Award Winner
August 24, 2020Pat Rogers recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others Starr Regional Medical Center recently announced that Pat Rogers has been recognized as the hospital’s 2020 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best…
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Starr Regional Medical Center Received Reaccreditation as Chest Pain Center
August 24, 2020Starr Regional Medical Center provides emergency, lifesaving medical care in partnership with local first responders Starr Regional Medical Center has received Chest Pain Center reaccreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services. Hospitals that have received ACC accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with…
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Starr Regional Medical Center welcomes Derek Slack, DPM
August 21, 2020Slack returns home to expand surgical podiatry services available in McMinn County Starr Regional Medical Center today announced that Derek Slack, DPM, has joined its staff and will be offering surgical podiatry services, with focus on reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, to patients in Athens and the surrounding communities. Dr. Slack, an Athens native, will…
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Starr Regional Medical Center – Etowah Celebrates 55 Years of Caring for its Community
August 14, 2020Today Starr Regional Medical Center - Etowah announces its 55th anniversary of providing high quality, compassionate care, close to home for the residents of Etowah and its surrounding communities. Woods Memorial Hospital District, the county’s publicly owned, not-for-profit hospital, opened its doors in August 1965 with 34 patient beds and 25 employees. It was…
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Maintaining a Clean & Safe Care Environment
July 28, 2020Starr Regional Medical Center is committed to providing a clean and safe care environment, and we are taking all precautionary measures to safeguard our staff, providers and those we serve against the spread of illness. Our hospital is clean and safe – just like it always has been! One of the core elements of properly managing infectious diseases is the cleanliness…
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