For years, health experts have warned that women more often have atypical heart attack symptoms. Chest pain or discomfort signal a heart attack in anyone. But other signs – such …
Manager brings ‘heart’ to cardiac procedures
When you are having a stroke or heart attack, seeking medical care as soon as possible can be lifesaving. Many times, certain tests are needed to tell a doctor what …
Sam Venable to speak at Spring Fling
Hope Springs Adult Day Care Center’s Spring Fling, featuring local author and humorist Sam Venable, is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 6 p.m.at Bearden Banquet Hall. Venable has written 10 …
Monica Tymick R.N. gets DAISY Award
A nurse at Parkwest Medical Center was honored recently with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every …
10 questions to ask your orthopedic provider
It’s essential to take an active role in your orthopedic care. At Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics, we’re a team working toward the same goal: improved mobility, decreased pain and improved quality …
Pellissippi State nursing grads in top five on exam
Pellissippi State Community College earned a 98.13% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam in 2023, finishing in the top five of 20 Tennessee colleges that confer associate degrees in nursing.
One …
Honors for Peninsula social worker
Mark Potts, LCSW, director of clinical services for Peninsula, was awarded The Distinguished Service Award by TAMHO (Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations) in a state celebration in Murfreesboro on …
Detecting prostate cancer: What you should know
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States, after skin cancer. Most men with prostate cancer are older than 65 years, with the disease occurring …