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A 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…
Read MoreSHA Now Offers Shuttle Service!!
Take advantage of the new shuttle service Sweetwater Hospital Association offers Monday – Friday, 8 am-4 pm. Rain or shine, SHA provides a ride from your car in Parking Lot “D” or Parking Lot “L” to your chosen hospital door. When you have finished visiting with your doctor, family member, or friend, just text or…
Read MoreHow to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder
The National Institute of Mental Health notes that SAD is a type of depression characterized by its recurrent seasonal pattern. The common cold is synonymous with times of year when temperatures dip. When people spend more time indoors, they’re more vulnerable to contagious cold viruses. But the common cold is not the only health issue…
Read MoreSHA Presents the PHIL Award
Congratulations to Joanmarie Thackrah, CRT, for receiving the first SHA PHIL Award. The PHIL Award® is The FACES Foundation’s® signature program. It is the only nationally recognized hospital-based recognition program dedicated to honoring outstanding respiratory therapists who provide exemplary care and treatment for patients with respiratory illnesses, as nominated by patients, family members and other…
Read MoreWhat Men Should Know About Prostate Cancer
The digital age has dominated twenty-first century life and transformed how people live. Access to information pertaining to just about any topic is now never more than a quick smartphone search away. That’s made information more readily available, but it’s also led some to believe there’s simply too much data to process at times. It’s…
Read MoreQ&A About “Flu Season” and Vaccinations
“Flu season” has become such a commonplace turn of phrase that it’s easy to overlook just how big a threat the flu can pose. But estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that as many as 41 million illnesses and 52,000 deaths each year can be attributed to the flu. There’s…
Read MoreSHA Introduces Interim CEO
Sweetwater Hospital Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Andrea Henry, BSN, as the Interim Chief Executive Officer. Andrea began her career at Sweetwater Hospital Association in 1989 as a Nursing Assistant and Unit Secretary. After graduating with her RN, she worked in multiple nursing departments and was later promoted…
Read MoreCommunity Needs Assessment
Sweetwater Hospital Association (SHA) is participating in a Monroe County Community Health Survey. The Monroe County, Community Health Survey, is designed to gauge various health-related aspects of life within our county from the perspective of those who live or work here. This survey will be utilized to gather information assisting in future planning for potentially…
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