Hillcrest Healthcare, which operates three skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care communities in Knoxville, has partnered with South College to offer tuition reimbursement for employees and their dependents who are …
Robotic-assisted surgery gives relief from abdominal pain
Judy Caldwell moved to East Tennessee after becoming enchanted with the Smoky Mountains. She enjoys tending the flowers on the property she recently purchased, playing music and buying and selling …
Drug deaths increase in Knox, Anderson
Knox County Regional Forensic Center has released its 2021 Drug-Related Death Report for Knox and Anderson counties. The report includes data on drug-related death cases the Center investigated from 2012-2021 …
Food truck vendor serves up thanks for treatment
The year 2021 was memorable for John Gabriel, but not in a good way. Gabriel began the year with colon cancer surgery and ended the year hospitalized with Covid-19. He …
Mom gets quick stroke treatment at Fort Sanders Regional
Strength and determination are hallmarks of Elaine Lenhart’s character, but those traits were almost her downfall when she experienced a stroke in February 2022. Back to her busy life after …
Fort Sanders Perinatal Center helps woman through high-risk pregnancies
It had taken 11 months to get pregnant, and the last thing Sara Kirthlink wanted was a reason to worry about her long-awaited child. Kirthlink’s obstetrician had detected possible preeclampsia, …
Covid survivors find support at Fort Sanders rehab
It started with a sleepless night. It was February 2021, and Connie Smith assumed she was restless because of grief and distress. Her mother had passed away the day before.
Finally …
11 businesses working toward wellness
Knox County Health Department recognized 11 local businesses prioritizing worksite wellness with a ceremony May 19 at Ijams Nature Center. Co-sponsor was the East Tennessee Wellness Roundtable.
This recognition is granted …