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Couple doing well thanks to Sterling Community Health Fair
Sterling Journal-Advocate (Mar. 25, 2013)
Test measures heart attack risks
Sterling Journal-Advocate (Feb. 6, 2013)
New Sterling Regional MedCenter "robot" connects stroke patients to Denver doctors
Sterling Journal-Advocate (Jan. 21, 2013)
Cancer center "a gift of hope''
Sterling Journal-Advocate (Sept. 10, 2010)
In son's memory, couple puts cancer center on map
Denver Post (Sept. 5, 2010)
Press Releases
Banner Health awards recognize Sterling hospital
Hospital receives five Banner’s Best awards for performance
STERLING, Colo. (April 26, 2013) – Banner Health presented Sterling Regional MedCenter with five Banner’s Best awards Monday, April 22 to recognize the hospital’s achievements in 2012.
Banner physician discusses minimally invasive surgery
STERLING, Colo. (April 15, 2013) – A Banner Health gynecologist will share information about minimally invasive surgery and its benefits in gynecological care during the next Ask the Expert event at Sterling Regional MedCenter.
Sterling Regional MedCenter uses aromatherapy for healing
STERLING, Colo. (Mar. 5, 2013)--Sterling Regional MedCenter nurses are using a spoonful of mandarin, rosemary, grapeseed oil and lavender to help patients feel better.
Regional nursing group recognizes local infusion nurse
STERLING, Colo. (Feb. 18, 2013) — In recognition of her commitment to patient care, safety and the promotion of nursing in infusion therapy, a Sterling Regional MedCenter nurse has received an annual nursing award from a regional professional society.
Sterling Regional MedCenter announces health fair dates
STERLING, Colo. (Feb. 14, 2013) — Residents who want to participate in the 2013 Sterling Community Health Fair should plan now to schedule screenings in advance of the fair
Long-time Sterling Regional MedCenter advisory board member retires
STERLING, Colo. (Feb. 6, 2013) — When asked about significant changes at Sterling Regional MedCenter during her 19 years on the hospital advisory board, Edie Evans can’t pick just one.
Sterling Regional MedCenter physician gives essential info on heart disease
STERLING, Colo (Feb. 5, 2013) – To celebrate National Heart Month, a Banner Health cardiologist will share five things people need to know about heart disease to stay healthy.
Sterling Regional MedCenter earns recertification in trauma care
STERLING, Colo. (Jan. 28, 2013) — Sterling Regional MedCenter has successfully completed its review for a Level III trauma center designation.
Sterling Regional MedCenter plans visitation restrictions for flu season
STERLING, Colo. (Jan. 16, 2013) — With the number of cases of influenza on the rise in Colorado, Sterling Regional MedCenter is enacting measures to protect patients and staff.
Banner Health OB/Gyn returning home to Sterling
STERLING, Colo. (Jan. 16, 2013) – Obstetrician/gynecologist L. Ginger Frederiksen, MD, is returning to care for the residents in her hometown.
Banner Health program improves stroke care in Northeastern Colorado
STERLING, Colo. (Jan. 15, 2013) — Banner Health knows that when it comes to stroke care, every minute lapsed increases the risk for permanent brain damage. That’s why later this month Banner Health will introduce a telemedicine program at Sterling Regional MedCenter in Sterling.
Banner Health chef shows how Mexican food favorites can be healthy
STERLING, Colo. (Jan. 9, 2013) — The nation’s biggest football game of the year is right around the corner. For many, the day is synonymous with food. More often than not, lots of Mexican food!
Sterling Regional MedCenter is 100 percent flu compliant
STERLING, Colo. (Nov. 28, 2012) — In response to Banner Health’s new mandatory flu vaccine policy, 100 percent of staff members at Sterling Regional MedCenter answered the call.
Sterling Regional MedCenter to hold Ask the Expert seminar
STERLING, Colo. (Nov. 27, 2012) – Learn the latest about concussions at our Ask the Expert event in December.
Sterling Regional is collecting Letters to Santa
STERLING, Colo. (Nov. 27, 2012) – Sterling Regional MedCenter will house a mailbox for Letters to Santa in the south lobby from Dec. 3 through Dec. 20 for children of all ages who need to get word to Santa Claus.
RN Recognized from SRM at Nightingale Awards
STERLING, Colo.(March 22, 2012)--Centennial Area Health Education Center (CAHEC), recently hosted the 27th Annual Centennial Nightingale Luminary Awards at Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Loveland, Colorado. The purpose of the Nightingale Awards is to honor area nurses who have shown exceptional talent and dedication in their practices. Nurses were nominated by peers, administrators, families, patients, and friends.
Joy to leave Sterling Regional for new position at Banner Health
STERLING, Colo. (March 14, 2012) – Michelle Joy, chief executive officer (CEO) for Sterling Regional MedCenter , will leave that position effective Monday, April 16, to assume a senior leadership role in another Banner Health facility in Colorado, announced Jim Ferando, Banner Health’s Western Region president.
Sterling Regional MedCenter offers free mammograms
STERLING, Colo. (June 16, 2011) -- One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Getting a mammogram is one of the best things a woman can do to protect her health. A simple mammogram can find breast cancers early, when they're easier to treat and chances of survival are higher.
New Orthopedic Surgeon joins SRM Surgical Specialties
STERLING, Colo. (June 6, 2011) - Sterling Regional MedCenter and SRM Surgical Specialties welcomes new physician Michael Lahey, MD. Dr. Lahey is an orthopedic surgeon with 25 years of experience in total joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and fracture care. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
More than 500 gather for Grand Opening of David Walsh Cancer Center
STERLING, Colo. (Sept. 9, 2010) - More than 500 residents from in and around Sterling, Colo., gathered Thursday morning, Sept. 9, for the official grand opening ceremony of the David Walsh Cancer Center on the Sterling Regional MedCenter campus.
Grand opening for Cancer Center set for Sept. 9
STERLING, Colo. (Aug. 23, 2010) – Years in the making and made possible by generous community support and donations, construction is nearing completion on the $8.8 million David Walsh Cancer Center.
Couple's Donation Brings Cancer Center to Sterling campus
STERLING, Colo. (Dec.16, 2008) -- Sterling Regional MedCenter and Banner Health today announced the construction of a local Cancer Center made possible by the generosity of Sterling residents Frank and Gloria Walsh. The Walshes have provided Sterling Regional MedCenter and the Banner Health Foundation with a gift of $8.8 million to build the David Walsh Cancer Center at Sterling Regional MedCenter on the Sterling campus.
