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GADSDEN, Alabama – Gadsden Regional Medical Center recently named five new directors to their nursing staff. Lydia Higgins, R.N., BSN, was named emergency room director; Kathey Fails, R.N., BSN, was named director of surgical services; Nancy Smith, BSN, RNC-OB, was named women & children’s director; Darci Richards, R.N., BSN, was named 9th floor director; and Ashley Hairrell, R.N., was named 8th floor director. Lydia Higgins, R.N., BSN, was named emergency room director. Higgins has been a registere... ... Read More

Stay on schedule with a full night of sleep for your best physical and mental health GADSDEN, Alabama, May 17, 2021 – We’ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. Asif Kaleem, MD, a physician at Etowah Pulmonology Associates who is a board-certified physician in internal, pulmonary, c... ... Read More

American Heart Association Award recognizes Gadsden Regional Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care GADSDEN, Alabama, May 11, 2021 ― Gadsden Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the... ... Read More

Birmingham, AL, among the most challenging places to live for seasonal allergies GADSDEN, Alabama, MAY 5, 2021 – While Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half of those also have seasonal pollen allergies, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), which recently released a listing of the ... ... Read More

Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you GADSDEN, Alabama, April 12, 2021 – We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. Gadsden Regional Medical... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama, April, 2021 – Traci Howard, RN, has been named chief nursing officer (CNO) for Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Howard began her clinical career at Gadsden Regional as a nurse on the 9th floor neuro step-down unit after graduation from Jacksonville State University. During her almost 29-year tenure at Gadsden Regional, Howard has served in a variety of clinical positions at Gadsden Regional including director of surgical services, director of sterile processing, director of the outpati... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama, March 22, 2021– The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. “There are many problems we see that could have been treated more conservatively if only the patient had sought care earlier,” states William Haller, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Specialists of Gadsden and Fort Payne. “All of ... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Martha “Shawn” Morehead, M.D., wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include masking of all patients and providers, checking temperature of all clinic visitors, screening clinic staff during their shifts, asking that that only the patient comes in to the clinic, and enhanced cleaning of commonly touched surfaces. “According to the CDC, over 40% of US a... ... Read More

Keeping Moms and Babies Safe During the Pandemic Hospital welcomed more than 800 newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more this year GADSDEN, Alabama, March 16, 2021 – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at Gadsden Regional Medical Center over the past year. Hundreds of infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. While the virus has changed many things in the world – the hospital’s la... ... Read More

GADSDEN, Alabama, March 2, 2021— Gadsden Physician Clinics is working to make it easier than ever to see a primary care provider. New and existing patients may now request Telehealth ASAP, which allows access to your existing primary care doctor or the next available provider from the comfort of home – without an appointment. “Easy access to care is important to us,” says Amber Morris, Chief Practice Officer. “For some people, the only thing more convenient than making a virtual visit appointment is hav... ... Read More