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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 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…
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Taking Charge of Your Health: How Your Primary Care Provider Can Help You Stay Ahead of the Curve
August 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…
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Urges Community Members to Wear Masks
August 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…
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2020
July 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…
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Safe for the Summer: Tips to Help You Stay Protected and Healthy While Enjoying the Season
June 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…
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health Pulaski Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM
June 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…
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19
May 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…
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Taking Care of Your Child’s Health and Wellness during COVID-19
May 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…
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Hospital Eases Visitor Restrictions for Same Day Surgery Patients
May 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…
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Childbirth and COVID-19: Keeping Expecting Mothers and Newborns Safe at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski
May 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…
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Know Where To Go To Get The Care You Need
May 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…
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski Marks National Hospital Week, Honors Healthcare Heroes
May 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…
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STRHS Pulaski Marks National Nurses Month, Celebrates the Year of the Nurse
May 06, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski is proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebrating National Nurses Month this May, in an expanded recognition of the positive impact our nurses have on the health and well-being of our community. National Nurses Week – observed annually May 6-12 – honors the men and women around the country…
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STRHS Pulaski to Resume Elective and Non-Urgent Surgeries and Procedures
May 04, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) announced today that it is taking the appropriate steps to safely resume some elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures that were previously rescheduled out of an abundance of caution amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The decision to reschedule procedures when clinically appropriate was…
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Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold During COVID-19
April 22, 2020When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is still the leading cause of death in the United States – and as such –…
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Hospital Accepting Donations of Medical and Protective Supplies and Equipment
March 20, 2020In response to questions about how members of the community can assist in the region’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) announced that it is accepting donations of unused and handmade medical and protective supplies and equipment. This move is part of STRHS Pulaski ongoing efforts to address the…
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What Southern Tennessee Regional Health System is Doing and What You Can Do
March 13, 2020It probably feels as if coronavirus – or as it is officially known, COVID-19 – is all anyone is talking about these days. As COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses like the seasonal flu continue to spread across the U.S., you also may feel a certain level of concern over how this disease could affect you or your loved ones, or if your local healthcare…
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Heart Disease 101: Warning Signs for Women
January 29, 2020As the number one killer of men and women in the U.S., you might think that gender doesn’t matter when it comes to heart disease. But it does. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, while only approximately half of women recognize that heart disease is…
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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski Named a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader
January 27, 2020Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) today announced that it has been named a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, recognizing its continued efforts in transforming its culture of safety and achieving high standards of quality care, performance improvement and patient engagement. The designation replaces the hospital’s former…
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Prevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Injuries
January 25, 2020When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor to consider when thinking about maintaining good health – preventing injuries. Injuries are one of the biggest threats to good…
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