Life after loss

Sandra ClarkOur Town Health

Danielle Rouse recently delivered her baby girl at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center following a complicated pregnancy that resulted in the loss of her son, Levi, in 2018.
The perinatal care …

Weight loss program at Cansler Y

Sandra ClarkOur Town Health

The Cansler Y will launch a three-months weight loss program this week and is currently enrolling. Classes will meet at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday, Feb. 27-May 21 except for March …

Physicians benefit from cardio rehab

Sandra ClarkOur Town Health

Two physicians attended cardiac rehab together at Parkwest and found the value of physical exercise even more important after suffering their own heart events.
Dr. Chip Johnson had an aortic valve …

Tumor removal solves medical mysteries

Sandra ClarkOur Town Health

An East Tennessee woman suffered blood pressure spikes and other symptoms for years. She ended up at Fort Sanders Regional with a rare adrenal gland tumor that, once removed, turned …

Covenant Hospice ‘levels up’ for veterans

Sandra ClarkOur Town Health

Covenant HomeCare and Hospice has been recognized as a top tier (Level V) partner with We Honor Veterans, a national awareness and action campaign created to assist veterans receiving end-of-life hospice care.
Covenant Hospice …

Knoxville Y offers personal training

Sandra ClarkOur Town Health

Interesting news from Kim Ballard, chief operating officer at the Knoxville Y.
The Y offers personal training. “Our nationally certified trainers will coach, motivate and inspire you to reach your personal goals, and …

War on drugs seems never-ending

Nick Della VolpeOur Town Health

Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen addressed the North Knoxville BPA last week about the work of the 41 attorneys in her office. A standing-room-only crowd attended the 8 a.m. …