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 …
Covid survivors find support at Fort Sanders rehab
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 …
Covenant Health places in Top 150
Covenant Health has been named for the third time to a national list of top healthcare workplaces in the U.S. Becker’s Hospital Review, a publication for healthcare industry leaders, recently …
Martin is CAO at Fort Loudoun Medical Center
Connie Martin became president and chief administrative officer at Fort Loudoun Medical Center in Lenoir City, effective April 4, 2022. She previously was vice president and chief support officer at …
Chasteen combats heart disease with rehab at Parkwest
Elizabeth “Liz” Chasteen is an active retiree living in west Knoxville. After discovering some blood vessels in her heart were blocked because of heart disease, Chasteen was prescribed cardiac rehabilitation, …
Masks now optional at Covenant Health facilities
Effective today (05/09/22), masks are optional at all Covenant Health hospitals, Peninsula and ambulatory care sites for patients and visitors. Staff will still be required to wear masks when they …
New doctor at East Tennessee Cardiovascular Group
East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group welcomes board-certified physician and cardiothoracic surgeon Stephen Ball MD to the medical team. He brings more than 30 years of medical experience to the practice. …
Free Flu Shot Saturday ending after 29 years
After a 29-year run, the annual Free Flu Shot Saturday is ending. That’s the word from its founder and only medical director, Dr. Charlie Barnett, who began the event in …