For adults who have delayed preventive care due to COVID-19, physicians in your community want you to know it’s safe to seek care, including your annual physical.
James Howell, DO, has …
Hospitals back masks; PSCC has positive test
Knoxville-area healthcare organizations Covenant Health, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare and University of Tennessee Medical Center released this statement Thursday:
We support the decision made by the Knox County Board …
Beat the heat: Tips to avoid sunburn
The sun produces invisible rays called ultraviolet-A (UVA) or ultraviolet-B (UVB) that can damage skin. Too much sun can cause sunburn, rashes, skin texture changes and skin cancers. Even on …
Four added to board at ETCH
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital announces the addition of four new members to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2020. Each will serve a 3-year term, with a maximum 12 …
Managing stress when everyone’s stressed
While each of us faces challenges and hard times, it’s rare for the entire nation to experience negative stress all at once. Schedules have been turned upside down. Families are …
Covenant, TOC boost Sevier athletics
Officials from the Sevier County School system have announced Covenant Health and Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics as the exclusive sports medicine providers to Sevier County student athletes. Covenant Health and TOC …
Shoulder surgery gets Willis back to work
Pam Willis delayed shoulder surgery for five years. Suffering from osteoarthritis, she had limited range of motion in her part-time job in Pigeon Forge. (Pam is a retired Realtor from …
First aid essentials for your car or purse
With summer underway, more of us are likely to start spending more time outdoors. That leaves us all more susceptible to summertime injuries like bites, stings, cuts and scrapes. It …