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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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Sumner Regional Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety
May 10, 2022Sumner Regional Medical Center has been nationally recognized with an ‘A’ patient safety grade by the Leapfrog Group, a hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms.
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Honoring Those Who Care For Our Community
May 10, 2022Each May, it is our honor to take a moment to pause and reflect on the tireless work and dedication that our local healthcare teams exhibit every day of the year as they care for our community.
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Practicing Safe Medication Habits
April 29, 2022Medications can be part of the healing process, but if used incorrectly or disposed of improperly, medications can be harmful to you or others.
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 29, 2022by Michael Diaz, MD In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must See TV. If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and remember trying to rush through your homework to watch that night’s Must-See TV lineup, it could be time for another “must” – a colonoscopy.
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28 Days of Heart Health Feb. 23-28
February 04, 2022Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day!
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28 Days of Heart Health Feb. 1 - 22
February 04, 2022Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health Each February, we mark American Heart Month – a great opportunity to focus on heart health and essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day!
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COVID-19 Patient Discharged Home after 133 Days in the Hospital
January 27, 2022SRMC staffers, friends and loved ones celebrated the discharge of Mr. Willie (Buddy) Ward from Sumner Regional Medical Center earlier today. His discharge marks a 133-day journey to recovery from COVID-19 and Buddy is grateful to be on his way home to Westmoreland. “No one thought I was going to make it,” Ward explained. Transported by helicopter on September…
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Sumner Regional Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2022
January 03, 2022Welcome to the world! Sumner Regional Medical Center (SRMC) rang in 2022 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 6 pounds and 10.7 ounces, Arya Lyanna was born to Ashly and Mathew, Saturday, January 1 at 12:16 am.
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Visitation Policy Update effective October 5
October 04, 2021For the safety of our patients, staff, visitors and community; anyone entering our hospital facilities must wear a mask that covers the mouth, nose and chin at all times. If you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been exposed to a person with Covid-19 in the past 10 days, please do not enter the facility.
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To the citizens of Sumner County
August 19, 2021To the citizens of Sumner County: Our current COVID-19 situation is worse than it has ever been. It is heartbreaking, frustrating and exhausting – but above all, it is PREVENTABLE. The Delta variant has torn through our community, our hospital and the healthcare system in our state with a vengeance I have never seen in my 45 years in healthcare. Like most…
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Visitation Policy Update effective August 11
August 10, 2021For the safety of our patients, staff, visitors and community; anyone entering our hospital facilities must wear a mask that covers the mouth, nose and chin at all times...
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Sumner Wound Care Again Recognized for Quality Care
May 28, 2021"We're honored to be receiving this recognition for the third year in a row. It is evidence of the high-quality care that Sumner Wound Care provides; and their unwavering dedication and commitment to our patients." - Braxton Holloway, Assistant Administrator of Sumner Regional Medical Center
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Visitation Policy Update effective May 7
May 07, 2021For the safety of our patients, staff, visitors and community; anyone entering our hospital facilities must wear a mask that covers the mouth, nose and chin at all times...
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Sumner Regional Medical Center Honored with Milestone Award for Safe Sleep Initiatives
April 05, 2021Sumner Regional Medical Center has been awarded a Milestone Award by Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC) for its progress in the Safe to Sleep Project. This milestone award is based on participation, monthly data collection including crib audits, and noted improvements in their safe sleep practices.
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Sumner Regional Medical Center Mission Moment
March 24, 2021Sumner Regional was honored to give COVID-19 vaccinations, coordinated by SRMC Assistant Administrator Hollie McIntosh, to more than 80 of our Friends of Sumner Regional Medical Center volunteers.
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Sumner Regional Medical Center Achieves Renewed Status as Accredited Chest Pain Center
March 04, 2021SRMC provides emergency, lifesaving medical care in partnership with local first responders.
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