Most people with the flu will experience symptoms such as fever, cough, congestion and body aches, and will recover on their own after about a week. However, infants, the elderly …
Porters back home after battle with covid
After 35 years of marriage, Melanie and Gailen Porter have seen it all. However, they didn’t expect to both face a critical illness in 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic was a very …
Get flu shot to prevent ‘twindemic’
It’s time to get your flu shot. Tennessee Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a yearly flu vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and …
Parkwest limits non-urgent hospitalization
In response to the surge in COVID-19 patients, Parkwest Medical Center has opted to postpone non-urgent cases through December. Here is the Parkwest statement:
“Each of Covenant Health’s nine acute-care hospitals …
Great news for Covid prevention
Food City Pharmacy is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations once the vaccine is approved and available to the general public.
“Throughout …
Assess your risk of developing cancer with genetic counseling
Each year, millions of people undergo genetic testing to learn more about their risks for certain inherited diseases and whether they’re a carrier for certain conditions or if they have …
Managing mental health this holiday season
As we enter the holiday season, practicing certain habits can protect our mental health. With the added pressure and uncertainty of the pandemic, emotional stress can lead to health concerns …
Experience + Technology = Better Vision
Dr. Miles Wilson “M.W.” Rhyne has a foot in the past and an eye toward the future. His office is uniquely decorated with antiques and family mementoes, alongside the latest …