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2008 Local News


Ashland City
Local News
Ashland City, TN
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Cartersville Medical Center
Local News
Cartersville, GA
Cartersville Medical Center Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award for Prevention of Health Care Associated Infections
January 15, 2008



Centennial Medical Center
2008 News
Nashville, TN

Living With Knee Pain…Know More Seminar
May 6, 2008

Summertime Fun In the Sun Comes With A Price: Free Skin Cancer Screenings Offered
May 5, 2008

Centennial is the First to Offer Realize™ Personalized Banding Solution
May 5, 2008

Centennial Offers Program to Help People Kick the Habit
April 9, 2008

Sterling Barrett, MD Joins the Frist Clinic at Centennial
April 9, 2008

Jesus Berdeja, M.D. Joins Tennessee Oncology at Centennial
April 9, 2008

Shindana Feagins, M.D. Joins Metrocenter Healthcare
February 4, 2008

Centennial Medical Center’s $143 Million Expansion Plan Approved
January 23, 2008




Greenview Regional Hospital
2008 Local News
Bowling Green, KY

Doyle named Greenview’s Top Volunteer
May 12, 2008

Grad Student Enjoys Health Care Field
April 21, 2008

Storm-damaged Pediatric Associates Still Serving Patients
April 17, 2008

Neurosurgeon Finds a New Home in Bowling Green
March 24, 2008

The Art of Tai Chi
March 10, 2008

Greenview Director honored with TrailBlazer Award
March 3, 2008

Hospitalist Enjoys Inpatient Care
February 18, 2008

Respiratory Coordinator Relishes Learning
January 21, 2008

Students Celebrate Successful Semester at Greenview
January 16, 2008

Greenview Cancer Program Receives Accreditation with Commendation
January 14, 2008




Hendersonville Medical Center
2008 Local News
Hendersonville, TN

National Nurses Week Celebrated May 6-12
May 6, 2008

Local Rheumatologist Offers Education Regarding Disabling Diagnosis
April 24, 2008

Salvus Center Benefits from Doctors’ Day Donation by Hendersonville Medical Center
April 15, 2008

Knee Device New to Tennessee at Hendersonville Medical Center
April 9, 2008

Johnson Named Hospitalist Medical Director at Hendersonville Medical Center
April 2, 2008

Scott Hande, MD, Joins Staff at Hendersonville Medical Center
March 18, 2008

Gastroenterologist Encourages Colorectal Screenings
March 11, 2008

Employees Honored at Hendersonville Medical Center Awards Banquet
March 4, 2008

William B. Nason, MD, Joins Staff at Hendersonville Medical Center
February 29, 2008

Patient Safety: Becoming an Active Participant in Your Healthcare
February 28, 2008

Advanced Liposuction Available at Hendersonville Medical Center
February 5, 2008

Clyde Southwell, MD, Joins Staff at Hendersonville Medical Center
February 5, 2008

Knee Pain Seminar Scheduled for Feb. 7: Dr. Robert Landsberg Leads Mid-State in New Procedure
January 14, 2008

Hendersonville Medical Center Adds Powerful Microscope to Surgical Arsenal
January 8, 2008




Horizon Medical Center
2008 Local News
Dickson, TN

Horizon Medical Center Ambulatory Surgery Center Plan Approved
May 5, 2008

Horizon offers Smoking Cessation Classes in Preparation for Tobacco-Free Campus Plan Effective June 1, 2008
April 2, 2008

HCA Foundation Supports Local Community Clinic
March 21, 2008

Declines in Colon Cancer Incidence and Mortality Highlight the Importance of Screening
March 6, 2008

Red Meat Consumption Linked to Colorectal Cancer: Experts Offer New Advice for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 4, 2008

Frist Winners Announced at Horizon Medical Center
March 3, 2008

Weight Loss Surgery Changes Teacher's Life
Printed with permission from The Dickson Herald
February 15, 2008

What Every Woman Should Know About Cervical Cancer & the Human Papilloma Virus
January 25, 2008

Cancer Patient Sings Praises of Cancer Center: Natchez Medical Center Celebrates First anniversary on January 28
January 23, 2008




Parkridge East Hospital
2008 Local News
Chattanooga, TN

Holloway Named Director of Marketing & Public Relations for TriStar Health System’s Three Chattanooga Hospitals
May 1, 2008

Catanzaro Named to Parkridge Medical Center Board of Governors
May 1, 2008

Last Baby of 2007 and First Baby of 2008 Honored at Parkridge East
January 4, 2008




Parkridge Medical Center, Inc.
2008 Local News
Chattanooga, TN

Parkridge Medical Center’s Sarah Cannon Cancer Center receives Top Award
May 6, 2008

Women & Cancer Event Luncheon & Silent Auction Raises Funds for Cancer Patients
May 2, 2008

Holloway Named Director of Marketing & Public Relations for TriStar Health System’s Three Chattanooga Hospitals
May 1, 2008

Catanzaro Named to Parkridge Medical Center Board of Governors
May 1, 2008

Parkridge Medical Center shows Commitment to Surgery Patients’ Safety & Comfort
April 14, 2008




Parkridge Valley
Local News
Chattanooga, TN

Holloway Named Director of Marketing & Public Relations for TriStar Health System’s Three Chattanooga Hospitals
May 1, 2008

Catanzaro Named to Parkridge Medical Center Board of Governors
May 1, 2008




Polk Medical Center
Local News
Cedartown, GA

Polk Medical Center Launches Newly Redesigned Website
April 18, 2008

Polk Medical Center Receives Award for Fast “Contact to Balloon” Time
March 3, 2008

Polk Medical Center Announces The 2007 Frist Humanitarian Award Recipients and Employee of the Year
March 3, 2008

Polk Medical Center Generates $23,500,000 to Northwest Georgia’s Economy
February 26, 2008

Polk Medical Center wins Statewide Patient Safety Award for Prevention of Health Care Associated Infections
January 15, 2008




Portland Medical Center
2008 Local News
Portland, TN

Gastroenterologist Encourages Colorectal Screenings
March 11, 2008

Declines in Colon Cancer Incidence and Mortality Highlight the Importance of Screening
March 11, 2008

Portland Medical Center Honors Employees for Years of Service
March 4, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgeon Joins Portland Medical Center Staff
February 28, 2008

Portland Medical Center First in Patient Satisfaction Throughout HCA
February 11, 2008




Redmond Regional Medical Center
Local News
Rome, GA

Redmond Educates on Women's Health
May 13, 2008

Phil Gingrey Recognizes Redmond Nurse, Lisa Dempsey
May 12, 2008

Women’s Health Event to Take Place at Redmond May 12
May 8, 2008

Redmond Regional Medical Center Hosts Thanks Mom Marrow Donor Drive
May 5, 2008

Redmond Announces New Family Care Center and Physician
April 29, 2008

Redmond Inpatient Rehabilitation Receives Top Performer Award
April 15, 2008

Redmond Patient Beats Tornado
April 11, 2008

April Is National Donate Life Month
April 9, 2008

Redmond Participates in Hospital Compare Survey
April 8, 2008

Redmond Regional Announces Marie Broome as Patient Access ER Supervisor
April 7, 2008

Community Unites for Cancer Support: Cancer Navigators will help cancer patients and their families
Originally published by the Rome News-Tribune
April 6, 2008

Redmond Regional Medical Center Participates In Community Health Program set for April 13
April 2, 2008

Lisa Dempsey Named National HCA Frist Award Finalist
April 1, 2008

Callie Carpenter Named Associate Administrator at Redmond Regional Medical Center
March 31, 2008

Spring Into Warmer Weather With Sports Safety Tips for Kids
March 28, 2008

National Healthcare Decisions Day
March 25, 2008

Redmond Regional Announces Tammy Paugh as Patient Access Manager
March 25, 2008

Redmond Launches Newly Redesigned Website
February 28, 2008

Redmond Regional Medical Center Announces the 2007 Frist Humanitarian Award Recipients
February 21, 2008

Redmond Regional Medical Center Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award for Myocardial Infarction Treatment
January 21, 2008

Redmond Regional Medical Center Winss Statewide Patient Safety Award for Prevention of Health Care Associated Infections
January 15, 2008

Partner in Your Care

Study: Redmond Regional Medical Center Patient Outcomes Superior
October 15, 2007




Skyline Madison Campus
Local News
Madison, TN

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Skyline Medical Center
2008 Local News
Nashville, TN

Naga Vijaya Oruganti, M.D. Joins Regents Medical Center
April 25, 2008

Dr. Yoon Joins Skyline Medical Center
April 16, 2008

Drs. Dickerson, Eckstein Elected to TMA Board of Trustees
April 15, 2008

Skyline Medical Center Nurse to Walk 60 Miles During Three Days in Washington, DC Breast Cancer 3-Day
April 14, 2008

Samuel Parish, MD Opens Family Practice at Skyline
April 2, 2008

Patient care is the focus of Neuro ICU expansion at Skyline
February 21, 2008

Uterine Fibroid Embolization: A New Way to Treat Fibroids
February 1, 2008

Angiojet® Propels Skyline Medical Center to New Level of Vascular Intervention
February 1, 2008




Southern Hills
2008 Local News
Nashville, TN


Southern Hills Honors Individuals for Extraordinary Community Service
May 6, 2008

Smokeless Doesn't Mean Harmless Tobacco
May 1, 2008

Women at Greater Risk for Knee Injuries
April 17, 2008

Southern Hills Medical Center offers Smoking Cessation Program
April 10, 2008

Spring Into Warmer Weather With Sport Safety Tips for Kids
April 7, 2008

Study Confirms Smoke-Free Laws Reduce Heart Attacks
April 1, 2008

Know Your Healthy Steps for Diabetes
March 18, 2008

Teens Gain Health Care Experience As Summer Volunteers
March 14, 2008

Time Change Disrupts Sleep Patterns for Some
March 10, 2008

Declines in Colon Cancer Incidence and Mortality Reinforce Screening
March 10, 2008

Ten Tips to Improve Your Nutritional Intake
March 3, 2008

Valentine's Tips for Heart-Healthy Eating
January 24, 2008

CPR Training May Save a Life
January 14, 2008

Southern Hills Adds Two Radiologists
January 2, 2008




StoneCrest Medical Center
2008 Local News
Smyrna, TN

StoneCrest Medical Center Announces "Operation Remarkable"
May 9, 2008

StoneCrest Medical Center's Half Marathon Team Encourages Wellness
April 28, 2008

StoneCrest Medical Center Accepts Final Expansion Plans
April 24, 2008

StoneCrest Medical Center Grant Funds Waiting Room and Patient Care for Primary Care and Hope Clinic
April 15, 2008

StoneCrest Medical Center Announces 2007 Frist Humanitarian Award Winners
March 19, 2008

StoneCrest and Heart of Tennessee Offer Free CPR Certification Course on March 29
March 11, 2008

StoneCrest Ranked within Top 5% of Hospitals Nationwide for Overall Patient Satisfaction by Gallup
February 21, 2008

FULFILLING THE PROMISE: StoneCrest Medical Center Unveils Timeline for Hospital Expansion
January 21, 2008

StoneCrest Medical Center Names Two New Trustees
January 9, 2008




Summit Medical Center
2008 News Room
Nashville, TN

“Just for Women” Health Series Begins at Summit Medical Center
April 1, 2008

Fourth Diabetes Seminar, “Know Your Healthy Steps,” Scheduled for Summit Medical Center
March 24, 2008

“Women and Heart Disease” Topic of Lunch & Learn at Saddlebrook Senior Apartments in Lebanon
March 24, 2008

Second Diabetes Seminar, "Know Your Nutrition," Scheduled for Summit Medical Center
January 29, 2008

“Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome” Topic of February 20 Seminar at Mt. Juliet Senior Center
January 28, 2008

Treatments using Pace Maker & Defibrillator to be Discussed at February 19 Lunch & Learn
January 28, 2008

Red Cross Blood Drive Scheduled for Summit Medical Center on Friday, February 8, 2008
January 22, 2008

Summit Medical Center Welcomes New Physician
January 8, 2008

“Best Beginnings” Outpatient Lactation Boutique to Open at Summit Medical Center
January 7, 2008

“Diabetic Eye Disease” Seminar Scheduled for Mt. Juliet Senior Center
January 7, 2008




TriStar Health System
2008 Local News
TriStar Health System

Summertime Fun In the Sun Comes With A Price Free Skin Cancer Screenings Offered
May 1, 2008

Ligon Joins TriStar Health System
April 30, 2008

HSDA Again Approves CON for Spring Hill Hospital
February 27, 2008

Centennial Medical Center’s $143 Million Expansion Plan Approved
January 23, 2008





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