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  • Workplace Workouts: Easy Ways to Make Your Day More Active

    February 09, 2022

    As we have been spending more time at home - both leisure and work time - during the pandemic, there's a good chance that many of us may spend too much time sitting!  

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  • An Egg White a Day...

    February 08, 2022

    If you're an egg lover, you may scoff at eating just the whites.  Not so fast.

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  • Namaste Healthy: The Heart Benefits of Yoga

    February 07, 2022

    Manage blood pressure.  Control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop smoking.  There's a reason the most talked about  ways to improve your heart health also make up the American Heart Association's (AHA) Life's Simple 7 a list of seven lifestyle strategies that can help you lower your risk for heart disease:  they work!

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  • Know Your Numbers

    February 06, 2022

    One step in taking an active role in your health to help ensure a healthy life is by knowing specific numbers that plan an important role for your heart.

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  • Give Your Pantry Some Love

    February 05, 2022

    Eating smart for your heart starts at home.  But how do you know what to stock up on to keep your meals heart-healthy?

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  • Warning Signs for Women

    February 04, 2022

    As the number one killer of men and  women in the U.S., you might thing that gender doesn't matter when it comes to heart disease.  But it does. 

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  • Not All Symptoms Are Obvious

    February 03, 2022

    We've all seen when heart attacks happen in the movies.

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  • 30 Minutes a Day Can Help Keep Heart Disease Away

    February 02, 2022

    Did you know that exercising as little as 30 minutes every day can improve your heart health and quality of life?

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  • Getting the Care You Need Locally

    February 02, 2022

    What started as a stomachache a few months back turned into something a bit more for Pulaski native, Richard Holt.

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  • Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health

    February 01, 2022

    Each February, we mark American Heart Month -- a great opportunity to focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in your overall well-being, today and every day.  In fact, maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come.  So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health.

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  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program Certified by Industry Leader

    November 09, 2021

    STRHS Pulaski is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

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  • STRHS Pulaski Adds 3D Mammography Services

    November 02, 2021

    Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski 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 of breast cancer and…

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  • A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver

    November 02, 2021

    If 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 of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S., accounting for approximately one quarter of cancer…

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  • Your Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season

    September 28, 2021

    Shorter 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 for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), last year’s flu…

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  • LifePoint Health Honors Jessica Smith with 2021 Companywide Mercy Award

    September 24, 2021

    Jessica Smith, RRT LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®, has named Jessica Smith from Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Pulaski, Tennessee (STRHS-Pulaski), the recipient of its 2021 companywide Mercy Award. Smith, who serves as a respiratory therapist at STRHS-Pulaski, was honored for her tireless…

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  • Hospital Joins the Boyd Foundation Circle

    September 21, 2021

    July 1, 2021, was a historic day in Giles County as Martin Methodist College (MMC) merged with The University of Tennessee System and became UT Southern, the University System’s fourth institution. During the merger process, Randy Boyd, President of the University System, offered his vison, leadership, and energy along with an exceptional financial commitment to…

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  • Creating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time

    August 31, 2021

    Why is it important for pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant to be vaccinated against COVID-19?Pregnant individuals are at a higher risk for severe illness, complications and death than non-pregnant individuals if infected with COVID-19. Also, in some cases, pregnancy can come with medical conditions that put women at even further risk. The best way to…

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  • Local Therapist Joins Southern Tennessee Physical Therapy Rehab Services

    August 30, 2021

    Dr. Megan Boatright Coble Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski officials announce the addition of physical therapist, Dr. Megan Boatright Coble to the Southern Tennessee Physical Therapy Rehab Services outpatient team. “We are excited to have Megan joining our outpatient therapy team,” said hospital CEO, Jim Edmondson.  “Her expertise…

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  • New Family Physician Joins Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski

    August 24, 2021

    Terri-Lynn Philpot, MD Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) officials announce the addition of Terri-Lynn Philpot, MD to the medical staff and to the staff at First Choice Health in Pulaski in September. “We are so excited to add Dr. Philpot to our amazing medical staff,” said hospital CEO Jim Edmondson.   “Dr.…

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  • Your Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations

    July 28, 2021

    If 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 in slowing the spread of the virus and helping us get closer to pandemic’s end has not…

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