There is no pill that can make cardiomyopathy and eclampsia go away, and Kathleen Rice’s body was in a threatening inflammatory state. Her health rapidly declined with swelling of her …
Craft is dean of UT College of Medicine in Knoxville
Robert M. Craft M.D. has been named dean of the UT College of Medicine in Knoxville. He has served as interim dean since October 2022.
Dean Craft completed his residency at …
Three tips for back-to-school
The summer season is giving way to backpacks and lunchboxes. Covenant Medical Group physician Nicole Shields, MD, with Claiborne Primary Care in New Tazewell, shares her top tips to help kids get the …
Attitude of gratitude
It was a cold day in January 2015 when Seymour resident Betsy Elliott took a phone call from her doctor. She was sitting in her car in a Walgreen’s parking …
‘Fall into Orange’ to support Memory Disorders Foundation
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 50 million people worldwide have dementia, and it is estimated that around 5.8 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with …
53 med students begin rotation at Covenant Health
Covenant Health recently hosted a “White Coat Ceremony” at the Knoxville Convention Center for 53 medical students from Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. The ceremony is …
South Knox gets first Covenant Health Urgent Care
Covenant Health and Urgent Care Group (UCG) announced a newly-formed joint venture, Covenant Health Urgent Care. This strategic partnership supports both organizations’ commitment to providing fast, friendly and affordable healthcare in East Tennessee.
Covenant Health …
Parkwest cardiac rehab patient embraces life
Cardiac rehabilitation is a great benefit to patients who have experienced a heart event like cardiac arrest or angina. The results are obvious from the many current and former patients …