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STRHS Lawrenceburg Adds 3D Mammography Services
November 02, 2021Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg officials announced today the addition of 3D mammography services to its Women’s Services and Medical Imaging department. The advanced technology captures images of the breast from multiple angles to ensure a more complete and accurate scan. This allows for earlier and more effective detection...
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 02, 2021If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause...
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Your Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 28, 2021Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs that autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to as late as May – peaking between December and February. According to a study published by the Centers...
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Your Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
July 28, 2021If a researcher were to sit down at the end of 2021 and tabulate and record the number of times individual key words were mentioned over the course of the year, “vaccine” would surely be near the top. The advent of COVID-19 vaccines and the key role they have played...
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The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
June 30, 2021When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. This year’s summer season feels extra special as COVID-19 vaccines have paved...
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Demo Day Celebration
June 11, 2021Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg (STRHS Lawrenceburg) officials announce the upcoming addition of Southern Tennessee Advanced Wound Center to be completed this fall. It will located in the lower level of the Specialty Clinic at 1611 Locust Avenue. On hand to celebrate the beginning of demolition on the existing...
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Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 08, 2021There is a long-standing perception that women tend to focus on their health more than men do. Unfortunately, it’s a perception that rings all too true. A survey cited in a 2019 article from AARP found that only half of the men surveyed get regular check-ups and 72 percent preferred...
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Your Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
April 08, 2021Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer than ever to putting the COVID-19 pandemic behind...
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James Cosby, Covid Survivor, Leaves Hospital with Help from his Friends
March 12, 2021James Allen Cosby spent 46 days in our hospital fighting for his life. Last week, he walked out of our hospital under his own power. This is his remarkable story.
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NEW PEDIATRICIAN JOINS HOSPITAL STAFF
March 12, 2021Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski officials announce the addition of Dr. William (Bill) See to the hospital medical staff. Dr. See specializes in pediatrics and will see patients at First Choice Health in Pulaski. “We are pleased to have Dr. See joining our staff,” said hospital CEO, Jim Edmondson. “He...
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Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season
December 04, 2020With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And as COVID-19 cases continue...
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Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
November 06, 2020The 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...
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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
October 19, 2020As we enter the final months 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...
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An Hour That Could Impact a Lifetime
September 22, 2020Our 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 work calls, shifting school schedules and more. But if you’re a woman age 40...
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 02, 2020It 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...
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
August 21, 2020The American College of Cardiology has recognized Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in August based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate,...
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Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
August 10, 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...
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg Welcomes New Physician
August 07, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg officials announce the addition of internal medicine specialist, Dr. Photios Vassilyadi to the medical staff and to the staff at Southern Tennessee Internal Medicine. “We are very excited about the addition of Dr. Vassilyadi to our health care team,” said hospital CEO Adam Martin. “His...
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
August 04, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg (STRHS Lawrenceburg) is urging community members to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas where social distancing is not easily achieved in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This aligns with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control...
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Eat Right, Bite by Bite: How to make good nutrition work for you
February 28, 2020Eating healthy helps us get and stay healthy. And there’s no better time to adopt useful strategies for making good nutrition an essential part of your health journey than National Nutrition Month.® This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite” – a great reminder that eating healthy and responsibly...
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