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Women receive special pampering and a gift when they schedule a screening mammogram KNOXVILLE, TN (April 25, 2018) – As we get ready to celebrate the special women in our lives, Tennova Healthcare is encouraging people to talk to their moms about the importance of getting screened for breast cancer. While it may not sound like the traditional Mother’s Day gift, having a simple conversation could save a life. Tennova is offering a Mother’s Day Mammogram Special this year at eight locations. Bring your mo... ... Read More
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Dr. Gabriel Ojeda and Dr. Janet Eichholz specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease KNOXVILLE, TN (April 18, 2018) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Gabriel Ojeda, M.D., cardiologist, to his new medical practice at Tennova Cardiology – Tellico. He is accepting new patients at his office in the Tellico Village community at 202 Dohi Drive, Loudon, Tennessee. Dr. Ojeda will also see patients at East Tennessee Heart Consultants on the campus of Turkey Creek Medical Center, 10800 Parksid... ... Read More
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KNOXVILLE, TN (February 6, 2018) – Tennova Healthcare today announced that LaFollette Medical Center, Lakeway Regional Hospital and Newport Medical Center have earned Advanced Disease-Specific Care Certification for Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. This certification recognizes hospitals equipped to treat stroke patients with timely, evidence-based care prior to transferring them to a primary or comprehensive stroke ce... ... Read More
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Is it a cold? Is it the flu? When should you call the doctor? The common cold is the number one reason for lost work and school time throughout the industrialized world. The average adult will get two or three colds each year, while children can go through 5–10 cycles. With the onset of the flu season, however, it isn’t always easy to distinguish between a cold, the flu and a sinus infection. Tennova Healthcare wants to shed some light on the differences. The typical cold starts with sore throat and run... ... Read More
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The influenza virus continues to spread across the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) closely tracking the number of confirmed cases and urging stringent precautions to minimize its impact. In Tennessee, Tennova Healthcare is seeing elevated levels of flu-symptomatic patients in its emergency rooms, with numerous patients being admitted for treatment of flu-related complications. “Most people can endure the flu’s effect on their body and recover,” said Jan Robbins, M.D., an ... ... Read More
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