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New Family Nurse Practitioner Erica Long
Sweetwater Hospital Association is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Erica Long. Erica has dedicated 25 years to Sweetwater Hospital Association, building a distinguished career in patient care, clinical excellence, and professional growth. She began her journey in 1999 as a nurse tech on the medical/surgical floor, where she developed a strong foundation for hands-on…
Read MorePassing of Chairman Doug Warren
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that Sweetwater Hospital Association announces the passing of Douglas Warren, our longtime Chairman of the Board of Directors, on March 28, 2025. Doug has been a dedicated board member since 1990 and served as Chairman for over 20 years. As we mourn this loss, we also celebrate the…
Read MoreGet a Head Start on New Year’s Resolutions
Get a Head Start on New Year’s Resolutions After the rush of the holiday season has largely ended, and the excess of the season starts to weigh on celebrants’ minds, it is customary for many people to start thinking about the changes they want to implement in the new year. According to a Pew Research…
Read MoreSHA Volunteer Program
SHA Volunteer Program Sweetwater Hospital Association is offering Volunteer opportunities for those that have a passion for care giving and reflect the SHA values and mission. By providing assistance and support to patients, families, and hospital staff, the Volunteers at SHA improve the over all hospital experience of our patients and their families. We welcome…
Read MoreSHA Pelvic Floor Therapy
SHA Pelvic Floor Therapy At Sweetwater Hospital Association Physical Therapy Department, our Pelvic Team stands out for our unwavering commitment to continuous learning and professional development. This dedication ensures that our patients always receive the most advanced and effective treatments for their pelvic floor dysfunctions. One of our latest offerings is Pelvic Floor Therapy, a…
Read MoreSHA Advancing Pulmonary Care
SHA Advancing Pulmonary Care The all-new VitaloLAB combines power and precision in one unique, complete pulmonary function testing (PFT) system. The VitaloLAB, manufactured by Vitalograph and powered by ComPAS2, is the most advanced combination of pulmonary function hardware and software available. The VitaloLAB is designed to be compliant with the latest international guidelines for accuracy,…
Read MoreZero C.diff Rate at SHA
Beckers Clinical Leadership – Mariah Taylor, August 2024 Three hundred ninety-one hospitals in the U.S. have a Clostridioides difficile infection rate of zero, as based on the healthcare-associated infections dataset from CMS. Measures are developed by the CDC and collected through the National Healthcare Safety Network. The measures show how often patients in a particular…
Read MoreA Letter From the CEO, Andrea Henry, BSN
Board of Directors, Sweetwater Hospital Staff and Community Members, It is with great enthusiasm and humility that I write to you today as the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sweetwater Hospital Association. As I step into this role, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude for the opportunity to serve alongside such…
Read MoreSHA Appoints Andrea Henry, BSN as New CEO
The Sweetwater Hospital Association (SHA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Henry, BSN as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Andrea grew up in Sweetwater, TN, where she also raised her two sons, Tanner and Tyler, with her husband, Greg Henry. After high school, Andrea started her career at SHA…
Read MoreGet Involved with National Autism Awareness in April
GET INVOLVED WITH AUTISM AWARENESS April is National Autism Awareness Month. This is a great time to get involved with Autism Awareness. Autism spectrum disorder has the potential to touch just about anyone. The World Health Organization estimates that one in 160 children across the globe has ASD, while some well-controlled studies have reported that…
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