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Angela Pruett Named Chief Nursing Officer of Riverview Regional Medical Center and Trousdale Medical Center
May 02, 2023Riverview Regional Medical Center (RRMC) and Trousdale Medical Center (TMC) are pleased to announce that Angela Pruett has accepted the position of Chief Nursing Officer for both facilities. She is a certified professional in patient safety, qualified to lead system-wide initiatives and critical improvements through this exciting phase of growth and challenging time in healthcare.
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Spring Allergy Season Has Arrived in Sumner County
April 06, 2023Many of our fellow county residents are appreciating nasal congestion, runny noses, sneezing, and post-nasal drainage known as allergic rhinitis (or “hayfever”) this time of the year. Here are some ways you can cope with and control your allergies.
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Donate Life Month Flag Raising
April 04, 2023Donor families, transplant recipients, hospital staff, healthcare professionals, and donor advocates are gathering for a Donate Life flag raising and celebration of the gifts of life made at Sumner Regional and throughout Tennessee. If you have an interest or a connection to donation or have been moved by the gift of life through transplantation, you are invited to attend the event on April 12, 2023 at 10am in the Sumner Regional Medical Center lobby, 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin.
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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future
March 22, 2023March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. Taking small steps toward changing your eating habits can add up to big strides that will positively impact your overall health. Here are five steps to get you started.
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SRMC Welcomes New Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Holder
March 02, 2023Sumner Regional Medical Center is excited to announce that Jennifer Holder, RN, BSN, MBA, CPPS has joined the executive team at Sumner Regional Medical Center (SRMC) as its Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Holder, a Wilson County native, has extensive experience as a bedside nurse and is a quality and safety champion.
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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. With March being National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, there’s no better time to schedule your appointment to get screened.
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3D Mammography Now Available at Riverview Regional Medical Center
February 09, 2023Getting a mammogram is an important annual screening for women to get once they turn 40. Riverview Regional Medical Center is excited to improve upon or mammogram imaging services by adding a 3D Mammogram machine.
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National Heart Month: Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 01, 2023It’s American Heart Month, a designated time to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. Your heart is one of the hardest working muscles in your body and it beats around the clock, only getting a break when you relax or sleep. With so much riding on this essential muscle, it’s important to ensure you’re doing all you can to keep it in good shape.
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
January 02, 2023If you have intentions of leading a healthier life this year, check out these tips to help you make simple changes and stay healthy for the long run.
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Flu Season is Here: Step One? Getting Vaccinated
December 13, 2022This 2022-23 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expecting flu viruses to circulate along with variants of COVID-19. This makes it as important as ever that we each do what we can to minimize our risk, protect our health and protect the health of those around us. Getting vaccinated against the flu is a vitally important way to do just that.
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Tis the Season to be Healthy: Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Well-Being During the Holidays
December 07, 2022The holiday season is finally here, ringing with the joy of visiting family and friends, attending festive parties, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals and giving back to charitable causes. It’s “the most wonderful time of the year” as they say. Unfortunately, though – for many of us – this time of year often means more stress and anxiety than usual. Thankfully, there a few simple things you can do amid all the holiday hustle to help make sure you’re taking care of your mind and body, while minimizing the stress and strain of the season.
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Milk Bank Depot at Sumner Regional
November 22, 2022Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee announced a formal partnership with Sumner Regional Medical Center to become the organization’s 16th Milk Drop Depot in the state. The Milk Drop Depot at Sumner Regional Medical Center will provide a convenient place for pre-screened and approved milk donors to donate their frozen milk to Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee.
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Lung Cancer: It's Not Just a 'Smoker's Disease'
November 17, 2022November is recognized as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re like many people, you may think of smoking as the most obvious cause for lung cancer. And while cigarette smoking has certainly been established as a major risk factor and the number one cause for lung cancer, it’s important to note that lung cancer is not just a “smoker’s disease.”
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State Sen. Haile Honored by THA at Sumner Regional
October 28, 2022Sumner Regional Medical Center had the honor of hosting Sen. Haile as he accepted the THA Hospital Hero Award
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Breast Cancer: Your Questions Answered
October 19, 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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Back to School is a Great Time to Head Back to the Doctor
August 15, 2022It's that time of year for annual physicals and routine vaccinations.
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As Temps Soar, Be Heat Aware
June 16, 2022With temperatures hitting over 100 degrees, summertime fun time can turn dangerous very quickly if you're not careful. Let's talk about how to prevent heat-related illness and drowning, two of the top summertime hazards.
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Rod Harkleroad Named CEO of Sumner Regional Medical Center and Market President of HighPoint Health System
June 15, 2022Following the announcement of long-time CEO Susan Peach's retirement after a 45-year career in healthcare, Rod Harkleroad has been named CEO of Sumner Regional Medical Center and Market President of HighPoint Health System.
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Sumner Wound Care Recognized for Clinical Excellence
June 08, 2022Sumner Wound Care has been recognized for clinical excellence in patient satisfaction and wound healing rates.
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4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 08, 2022It may be true that women are more accustomed to regular doctor visits from an early age, it’s not an excuse for men to take their eye off the ball when it comes to their health.
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