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Yasir Akhtar, MD, Successfully Implants New Cardiac Monitoring Technology
April 8, 2024
Starr Regional Medical Center (SRMC) announced the successful implementation of an insertable cardiac monitor (ICM), marking a significant advancement in the detection and diagnosis of irregular heart rhythms.
read moreColon Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Your Colonoscopy
March 12, 2024
Have you had your colonoscopy? If you’re 45 or older, you’ve probably heard this question from someone you know – a doctor, a family member, or a health-conscious friend.
read moreHealthy Habits for a Healthy Heart
February 16, 2024
February is American Heart Month – a time to celebrate all our hearts do for us, and to recognize what we can do to keep our hearts healthy.
read moreClinic Closures & Delays
January 16, 2024
You can find information regarding closures and delays due to winter weather and road conditions listed here.
read moreBreast Cancer — Be Aware and Take Action
October 2, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and to provide education regarding the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease.
read moreImmunization Awareness Month: COVID-19 and Beyond
August 7, 2023
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Each year, we take this time to recognize that vaccines are essential to our health and the health of our community – a lesson that the past few years have made especially clear.
read moreNational Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Is It Your Time for a Colonoscopy?
March 2, 2023
The '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...
read moreNew Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
January 6, 2023
The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness.
read moreStarr Regional Medical Group welcomes Angelina Sheridan, PA-C
October 24, 2022
Starr Regional Medical Group today announced that Angelina Sheridan, PA-C, has joined its staff and will offer family medicine services to patients in Etowah and the surrounding communities. Sheridan is a board-certified physician assistant.
read moreCount on Us, Men
June 8, 2022
By: Anthony Gordon, PA-C, Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Convenient Care - Charleston It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite...
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