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 …

Breaking down the 2019 novel coronavirus

Charity MenefeeOur Town Health

If you’ve watched or read the news lately, you’ve probably heard or seen stories about a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Since …

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 …

Walk-In WIC Thursdays

Kelsey WilsonOur Town Health

The Knox County Health Department has designated all Thursdays as ‘walk-in’ days at the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic at 140 Dameron Ave. No appointments are needed on Thursdays …

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 …