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                Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging SeasonDecember 04, 2020With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our community and across the country, we are finding… Learn more
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                Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday seasonNovember 06, 2020The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community, it’s a good idea to take a moment and… Learn more
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                Celebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday seasonNovember 06, 2020The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community, it’s a good idea to take a moment and… Learn more
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                Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community HealthierOctober 30, 2020Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and more. A one-time blood donation can save the… Learn more
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                Give Yourself the Gift of Good HealthOctober 19, 2020As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and… Learn more
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                Give Yourself the Gift of Good HealthOctober 19, 2020As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and… Learn more
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                STRHS Pulaski Ranks Third in the Nation as Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern HealthcareOctober 12, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) has placed third in the nation by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The announcement was made last week during the virtual Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work awards gala. “When we were notified earlier this year that for the 4th year in a row, we had made… Learn more
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                An Hour That Could Impact a LifetimeSeptember 22, 2020Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules and more. But if you’re a woman age 40 or older, there’s one extra thing you should make time for – an… Learn more
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                Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu SeasonSeptember 02, 2020It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza… Learn more
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                Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the CurveAugust 10, 2020Since the onset of COVID-19, many of us have probably focused more intently on our health than ever before – paying close attention to how we are feeling, staying alert to any signs that we might not be well and doing what we can to stay healthy. While a pandemic is certainly a bad thing, being more in tune with and focused on our health is definitely… Learn more
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                Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Urges Community Members to Wear MasksAugust 04, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) is urging community members to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas where social distancing is not easily achieved in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This aligns with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as being an effective way to… Learn more
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                Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2020July 22, 2020Chicago, IL–Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist. Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring a ranked… Learn more
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                Safe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the SeasonJune 26, 2020With summer officially here, chances are you’re hoping to take advantage of the season’s many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. And while it’s important to remember that COVID-19 is still here and we should be doing everything we can to stop the spread of this virus, taking a break to get outside, soak up some vitamin D and enjoy a little… Learn more
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                Southern Tennessee Regional Health Pulaski Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence AwardTMJune 16, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health Pulaski announced today that it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM. This distinction places Southern Tennessee Regional Health Pulaski among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects… Learn more
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                Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19May 29, 2020When it comes to protecting ourselves during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to focus exclusively on physical health – making sure we are following CDC guidelines, practicing social distancing and doing everything we can to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe and healthy. All those things are very important. But there is another… Learn more
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                Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19May 27, 2020Like many aspects of daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we think about and access healthcare these days. For families, that includes pediatric care for children. We asked a pediatrician to talk about the importance of continuing to seek proper care for your child and answer some frequently asked questions regarding children’s health during this… Learn more
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                Hospital Eases Visitor Restrictions for Same Day Surgery PatientsMay 22, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) announced today that it is adding an exception to the zero-visitor protocol to allow a visitor/support person to be with same day surgery patients as the hospital gradually resumes elective and non-urgent cases and services at its facilities. “Our hospital’s top priority is safeguarding… Learn more
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                Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System PulaskiMay 20, 2020Pregnancy always comes with its share of anxiety and fear, but the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new layer of concerns for expecting families. If you will be delivering a baby during the pandemic, you likely have many questions about how delivery in the hospital may be different right now and how you can keep yourself and your baby healthy. Southern Tennessee… Learn more
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                Know Where To Go To Get The Care You NeedMay 12, 2020Primary, urgent and emergent care for all of your healthcare needs Knowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers and medical offices. As we move forward, life – and healthcare – will look different, but… Learn more
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                Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski Marks National Hospital Week, Honors Healthcare HeroesMay 11, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) is proud to join the American Hospital Association and healthcare organizations around the country in celebrating National Hospital Week, which is observed May 10-15. Each May, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to pause and honor the millions of healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives… Learn more
