Starr Regional Medical Center hosts U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann for hospital tour

Pictured L to R: David Alley, CFO Starr Regional Medical Center, John McLain, CEO Starr Regional Medical Center, U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann and Deborah Vaughn, CNO Starr Regional Medical Center.

U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) visited Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tenn., Monday, August 26, 2024. During his visit, Fleischmann met with hospital leaders and toured the facility.

“I was honored to be invited to visit Starr Regional Medical Center and meet with the dedicated staff who are providing excellent health care services to Athens, Etowah, and McMinn County. Robust, high-quality rural health care is critical for countless East Tennesseans, and I am proud to use my senior position on the Health and Human Services subcommittee of Appropriations to strongly champion rural health care providers and ensure every Tennessean can access quality health care no matter where they live. I thank Starr Regional Medical Center for their great work caring for our community,” said U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann.

“The caregivers at Starr Regional Medical Center very much appreciate Rep. Fleischmann taking the time to visit our hospital and learn about the great work we do every day,” said John McLain, Chief Executive Officer of Starr Regional Medical Center. “He has been a champion for rural healthcare in the United States House of Representatives. We will continue working with Rep. Fleischmann and his team to ensure our region’s healthcare needs are met.”

Starr Regional Medical Center is committed to its mission of making communities healthier® and demonstrates this commitment through welcoming new providers, adding and expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and technology. Starr Regional Medical Center proudly supports McMinn County and the surrounding communities by ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay; creating an environment where providers want to practice and employees want to work; and continuously championing local activities and organizations committed to improving the lives of our neighbors and communities.