Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, a member of Covenant Health, has earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), a quality program of the American …
Lawsuit asks independence for Blount Memorial Hospital
Blount Memorial Hospital filed a lawsuit Dec. 21, 2022, in Blount County Chancery Court asking for the operation of the hospital to be declared independent of the political control of …
Fort Sanders Regional gets new nursing officer
April Mount, MSN, RN, RN-BC, NEA-BC, has joined Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center as chief nursing officer (CNO).
Mount recently served as vice president of patient care services and CNO of …
Shoulder surgery goes 3D at Parkwest
Virtual reality has changed the face of video games and sports training, and now it is changing the future of the operating room.
Parkwest Medical Center is the first medical center …
Excitement builds for new Y at Tennova
Tennova Family YMCA will open January 1, 2023, in the location of the current Tennova Health & Fitness Center on Dannaher Drive off Emory Road near I-75. Officials posted a …
All smiles at Breakfast with the Grinch
Updated with more pictures from Dave Fisher. Enjoy!
Kids and smiles filled the rooms and hallways at West Hills Rehab on Dec. 10. It was Breakfast with the Grinch, a fundraiser …
Peninsula psychiatrist shares advice for seasonal stress
With sparkling lights and heartwarming music, parties and presents, sweet treats and savory dinners with loved ones around the table, this time of year ought to be the most joyful …
Fort Sanders Regional tackles complex cancer case
Brenda Beason sat quietly in her home in New Tazewell, bracing herself for the day ahead. At her side was Dieter Kiser, the man she had fallen in love with …