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Sylacauga Family Health Center’s Dr. Michael Swearingen delivers his milestone 4,000th baby

Monday, August 12 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - On Aug. 1, 2024, Dr. Michael Swearingen did something he has become quite accustomed to – he delivered a 10-pound, 1-ounce baby! However, this one meant that he had achieved a milestone, his 4,000th delivery.

Dr. Emily McInnis honored with ACOM’s 2024 Preceptor of the Year Award for Central Alabama

Thursday, July 25 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Dr. Emily McInnis, an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) at Coosa Valley Medical Center, has been awarded the 2024 Preceptor of the Year award for Central Alabama by the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM).

Senior Rx program offering vital assistance in Sylacauga on Tuesday, Aug. 15

Friday, August 4 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - For those grappling with the burden of expensive medications and diabetic supplies, the Senior Rx program can lend a helping hand.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Anthony Tropeano returns to Sylacauga and CVMC

Wednesday, February 1 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - After a brief stint away, orthopedic surgery specialist Dr. Anthony Tropeano has returned to Sylacauga and will begin taking new patients starting this month at the new Coosa Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic.

Alabama’s Medicare open enrollment deadline of Dec. 7 approaching

Thursday, December 1 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Those wishing to enroll for Medicare coverage for the upcoming year must do so by the deadline of next Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Landyn Strickland shares her breast cancer survival story at CVMC’s Community Links

Monday, October 10 by Michael Giddens

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Monday afternoon, Oct. 10, at the B.B. Comer Memorial Library, Landyn Strickland spoke about the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and shared details about her battle with triple negative breast cancer.

A letter from the Alabama Hospital Association urging vaccinations

Friday, August 6 by Jeremy Law

The following letter was circulated statewide by the Alabama Hospital Association. Coosa Valley Medical Center would like residents in east central Alabama to know their local healthcare leaders are in agreement with this statement.We know you are all tired of COVID, and so are...

Alabamians can now request STD test kits through the mail

Thursday, June 10 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) began offering STD/HIV home specimen collection and laboratory testing kits to all Alabama residents ages 12 and older beginning June 7.

Marble City Pharmacy accepting appointments for Moderna vaccine

Thursday, April 1 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Marble City Pharmacy has announced it will offer another round of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, April 5.

State of Alabama COVID-19 vaccine update

Wednesday, March 24 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Residents across the state of Alabama are continuing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, pushing Alabama one step closer to gaining herd immunity.

Russell Medical announces campus expansion thanks to a Benjamin Russell Legacy Gift

Monday, March 1 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. – Jim Peace, President and CEO of Russell Medical announced today the development of a multi-facility expansion project made possible by a generous $25 million donation by Ben and Luanne Russell. The gift, the largest in the history of Russell Medical,...

Governor Ivey Joins Auburn’s SiO2 for Production Launch of COVID-19 Vaccine Vials

Monday, December 21 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

AUBURN, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey joined leaders of SiO2 Materials Science and other officials today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a facility where the Auburn company has launched production of unique vials to be used in the delivery of...

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