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Gadsden, AL, April 15, 2024 – Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first three to five days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger around longer. A temporary, acute cough typically last... ... Read More
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Gadsden, AL (April 1, 2024) – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Gadsden Regional Medical Center has donated more than 600 jars of peanut butter to the Etowah Community Food Bank. All of that peanut butter was donated by Gadsden Regional’s employees, medical staff members, board members, and community partners during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. Key community partners included Modern Woodmen of America - Morgan ... ... Read More
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Gadsden Regional Medical Center is honoring physicians on National Doctors’ Day by supporting the Family Success Center of Etowah County. The medical staff chose the nonprofit entity, whose mission is strengthening families in Etowah County, to receive a $6,000 donation on their behalf. National Doctors’ Day serves as a moment to honor the dedication, skill and unwavering commitment of physicians in providing quality health care to individuals and communities. “We are grateful to the physicians on the m... ... Read More
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Gadsden, AL, March 20, 2024 – Over the course of 2023, Gadsden Regional Medical Center played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 270,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Gadsden Physician Clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 29,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Members of the community who cannot fully afford thei... ... Read More
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Gadsden, AL, March 6, 2024 – Blood work is a standard part of an annual primary care wellness visit because it gives a global picture of your health. The lab results help your provider check for certain diseases and conditions, see indicators of your heart and organ functioning, and track how medications are working. Ivonne Joiner, CRNP, a family medicine provider with Southside Medical Clinic says annual blood tests are important for the long term health and well-being of their patients, even when they... ... Read More
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Gadsden, AL (February, 26, 2024) – Gadsden Regional Medical Center invites community members to join the hospital’s efforts to fight hunger by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefiting the Etowah Community Food Bank. Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive kicks off on March 4th and will run through March 25. “We recog... ... Read More
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January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Gadsden, AL, January 24, 2024 – One of the great success stories in cancer research, since annual Pap test cervical cancer screenings were introduced in the 1950s, cases of what was once the number one cancer in women have plummeted. Human Papillovirus (HPV) vaccination has further reduced the numbers. “Today, we know some cervical cancer can be prevented with proper screening to find pre-cancers before they develop into invasive cancer,” said Dr. Kevi... ... Read More
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Gadsden, AL (January 9, 2024) – It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease ... ... Read More
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Gadsden, Ala. (December 19, 2023) – Gadsden Regional Medical Center has named Mark Dooley, FACHE, as chief executive officer (CEO), effective January 29, 2024. Dooley has more than 30 years of healthcare experience, most recently serving as CEO of Dupont Hospital, a 131-bed facility, and as network executive overseeing physician recruitment and marketing and community relations for Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In these roles and throughout his career, he has led initiatives to grow se... ... Read More
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Gadsden, AL, December 14, 2023 – If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise across the U.S with the CDC trackers showing flu activity to be 5,753 patients with laboratory-confirmed influenza being admitted to a hospital during week 48 here in Alabama and more people visiting the emergency department or needing hospitalizations for treatment of severe symptoms. If you are one of those... ... Read More
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