George Moore, 61, knew he was in trouble last January after diagnostic testing indicated the left ventricle of his heart was pumping blood to his body at barely half the …
Project SEARCH helps students develop job skills
A group of Knox County students enjoyed special recognition this month during a graduation ceremony at Parkwest Medical Center.
Over the last two years, Parkwest has teamed up with Knox County …
Prompt surgery gives Barbara Kimmitt continued quality of life
Some hobbies are just for fun or to pass the time. Barbara Kimmitt’s hobby is all that and more. It’s become something of a mission.
Kimmitt, 72, loves fabric, and the …
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 …
Volunteering helps brothers prepare for healthcare careers
The volunteer spirit is alive and well at Parkwest Medical Center. While the majority of Parkwest’s volunteers are around retirement age, volunteering at the hospital also has proven to be …
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 …
In search of sleep
If you’re tired all the time, restless at night or just generally in need of a good night’s sleep, it may be time to get professional help. The Parkwest Sleep …
Physicians benefit from cardio rehab
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 …