Gadsden, AL, (November 3, 2025)– Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S. and the statistics on the rates by age have surprised the medical community. Between 2012 and 2021, more colorectal cancer cases have been identified in adults under 50 each year while the rates for adults 50 and older have been going down over the same period. The American Cancer Society estimates about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer will be found in
Gadsden, AL, October 16, 2025- Those in Etowah County and the surrounding area now have increased access to general surgery procedures. General surgeon, Florencia “Flo” Pereira, MD, has joined Gadsden Physician Clinics group. “Having Dr. Pereira joining our medical staff is an exciting step for Gadsden Regional Medical Center,” said Michael Hall, CEO. “Her skills, compassion, and dedication to advancing surgical care will greatly benefit our patients and strengthen the level of service we provide to our
GADSDEN, AL - The Etowah Chamber hosted its first-ever Etowah Update: Healthcare Summit at Gadsden State Community College on August 20th, 2025 bringing together leaders in healthcare, higher education, and workforce development to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of local care. Chamber President & CEO Philip Hall opened the program by thanking sponsors and highlighting the Chamber’s role in convening leaders around critical issues. Gadsden State President Alan Smith welcomed
The Etowah Chamber’s 12th Annual Celebrate Local Business Expo was one for the books. Held July 31 at The Venue at Coosa Landing, this year’s event drew over 1,000 attendees from across the county, making it the largest in the Expo’s history. Guests enjoyed meeting the people behind more than 80 local businesses, sampling food from area restaurants and food trucks, playing games, and voting for their favorites in the Best Taste of Etowah and booth categories. The energy was high from the moment the
Rainbow City, AL – The Etowah Chamber recently helped celebrate the latest expansion of Gadsden Regional Imaging with a ribbon cutting at their facility, located at 3502 Rainbow Drive on the corner of US 411 and AL 77. This exciting addition includes the introduction of 3D mammography and bone densitometry services, further expanding their already robust diagnostic imaging offerings. In addition to these new services, Gadsden Regional Imaging continues to offer X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, lab services, and
Digital Marketing Agency
