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Don’t Make Your Health Wait Until Next Year
August 29, 2023Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and health screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies can help you and your provider stay on top of any health issues that may arise before they become serious. They also allow you to develop a good provider-patient relationship and play an important role in helping you stay on the road to good health.
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North Alabama Shoals Hospital Announces Psychiatric Residency Program
August 04, 2023MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala., – A new Graduate Medical Education (GME) program has launched at North Alabama Shoals Hospital. Officials with North Alabama Medical Center have announced the establishment of the new psychiatric residency program that began July 1. The hospital welcomed five new first-year, as well as five second-year psychiatric residents to campus. The four-year process GME program will culminate with the hospital’s first graduating class scheduled for the summer of 2026.
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North Alabama Medical Center Partners with Tennessee Valley Surgery Group
July 19, 2023FLORENCE, Alabama (July 19) – North Alabama Medical Center has announced a partnership with Tennessee Valley Surgery Group, bringing its total number of current employed surgeons to six. The addition of another general surgeon this week, along with another one set to start in the fall will make North Alabama Surgery the premier surgical group in the region.
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Williams Named North Alabama Shoals 2023 Mercy Award Winner
May 30, 2023MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama (May 30, 2023) – North Alabama Shoals Hospital recently announced that nurse manager Stacy Williams has been recognized as the facility’s 2023 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.
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North Alabama Shoals Hospital Urology Now Offering UroLift Services
April 07, 2023Officials at North Alabama Shoals Hospital have announced the addition of the UroLift treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The procedure, which is the only one of its kind in north Alabama and the surrounding areas, utilizes tiny implants to lift and hold the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way so it no longer blocks the urethra. There is no cutting, heating or removal of prostate tissue.
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Dr. Bradley Wargo, Joins North Alabama Shoals Hospital to Launch Pain Management Service Line
April 05, 2023North Alabama Shoals Hospital is launching a new service line and welcoming in a new physician to kickstart the process. Bradley W. Wargo, DO, arrived on site on Monday, April 3, and will begin seeing new patients as part of the new Interventional Pain Management service. Dr. Wargo comes to NASH from Memphis, Tenn., where he ran a successful practice.
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Shoals Hospital Easter Egg Hunt
April 04, 2023North Alabama Shoals Hospital held a community Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 1. Thank you to everyone who helped and/or participated!
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 29, 2022School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether it's enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself and…
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Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
July 29, 2022As summer break comes to an end, there’s a lot to accomplish in preparation for the new school year. The two most important things to do may seem fairly routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual physicals for you and your family and get up to date on immunizations. Routine wellness checks are essential to your…
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June is Men's Health Month
June 09, 2022By: Zachary Hard, DO It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less than women, and there’s been a gradual increase in this gap…
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19
May 20, 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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Outpatient Rehab Clinic Open for Patients
May 18, 2020The safety and well-being of our patients, team members, and community are our top priorities. With news reports about the coronavirus changing daily, we want to assure you that Shoals Hospital Outpatient Therapy is doing everything possible to keep you and your family safe during your visit. We are closely monitoring global COVID-19 pandemic and following CDC…
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Helping Heroes Fund Available
April 20, 2020The healthcare workers of the Shoals would like to thank you for your acts of kindness, prayers and support during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are grateful for the many individuals, companies and community groups who have provided assistance at this time. We have had so many from our community ask how they can provide support to medical personnel and first responders.…
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