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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Adds Inpatient Acute Withdrawal Management Program
September 25, 2023
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS) – Winchester/Sewanee is introducing STRHS StepOne Service™, it’s new inpatient acute opioid and alcohol withdrawal management service. STRHS is partnering with Evergreen Healthcare Partners to provide this service at STRHS. Available starting October 1, 2023, STRHS StepOne Service™ provides 24-hour hospital-based care to patients who...
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Five Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy During the Hustle and Bustle of the School Year
August 17, 2023
The dog days of summer are coming to a close, and that means it’s time to get ready for the hustle and bustle of another school year – trading in Saturday afternoons at the pool for homework, ballgames and that seemingly never-ending to-do list around the house. As we countdown...
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Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart
February 17, 2023
Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems. And one of the best preventive health measures is your annual check-up with your primary care provider. Even if you don’t have a heart condition, it’s...
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Winchester Welcomes First Baby of 2023
January 5, 2023
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS)-Winchester is ringing in 2023 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 5 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches, Hamilton was born to Kassie and Joshua, Monday, Jan. 2, at 5:21 AM. Hamilton has one older sibling, Joan. For over 50 years, Southern...
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Winchester/Sewanee Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
November 16, 2022
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS)-Winchester/Sewanee received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates (STRHS)-Winchester/Sewanee's achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors. “Our team is committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to patients, families and visitors and ensuring that everyone has a...
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Inpatient Rehab Patient Success Story: Joanne Davis
September 22, 2022
Joanne Davis was at home on Sunday, May 22, 2022 when she tripped over her dog and fell. She knew instantly that she had broken her hip. An ambulance was called and Joann was taken to the Emergency Department at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Winchester. Keith Brown, MD...
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Cheers for the Girls Breast Cancer Awareness Event Announced
September 14, 2022
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Winchester announces its 5th annual Breast Cancer Awareness event, Cheers for the Girls, to be held on October 6, 2022. Local breast cancer survivor, Jonanne Hammer, will be the guest speaker and she will share her inspiring testimony with attendees. The event will be held at...
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What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?
September 14, 2022
Food insecurity is having a lack of regular access to healthy and nutritious food that is necessary for normal growth and development. In 2020, an estimated one in eight Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, including almost 12 million children. Due to the widespread economic crisis...
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Suicide Prevention: Knowing the Signs & Getting Help
September 14, 2022
Suicide is a complex and alarming public health issue that causes pain to hundreds of thousands of people each year. Suicide continues to be one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world and is a leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. suicide rate in 2020...
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Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
August 4, 2022
By: Estefania Rivera Flores, MD, Pediatrician
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