Covenant Health has been named a 2020 “Best-in-State Employer” in Tennessee by Forbes Magazine. The health system ranked No. 15 in a list of 75 top employers in the state.
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Hip fracture leads to tumor discovery
Deborah Bunner had no plans for a hip replacement. Believing she suffered from arthritis, she endured significant pain in her hip for four years. “It was excruciating. I know now …
Dad’s care inspires Knox doc to launch new business
John R. Staley Jr. M.D. (TeamHealth co-founder), said the inspiration to start his new company, Your Home Team Care, came 10 years ago from his father, John Staley Sr. His …
Weight loss opens options for Jenny Jones
Jenny Jones enjoys a hike after losing 75 pounds at Fort Sanders Weight Management and Nutrition Center. She’s also learning to fly a plane. “I feel like I’ve got my …
Surgery brings relief from nerve pain
Powell resident Oscar Manuel suffered from sciatic nerve pain as well as pain in his legs, ankles and feet. After a 40-minute procedure, he is now pain-free thanks to Joel …
Thanking health care providers
Over the course of the pandemic, hundreds of individuals and organizations in East Tennessee have made more than 10,000 hand-sewn masks, held parking lot prayer gatherings and community parades, and …
Catching up: Cancer in the age of Covid-19
One man’s decision to step outside his professional comfort zone may have added years to my life. At the very least, his concern drove a lurking monster into the light …
Hospitals relax visitation restrictions
The Knoxville area’s four hospital systems have collaborated over the past few months to monitor and address the evolving COVID-19 impact on the region. In response to the steadily increasing …