Bledsoe
Bledsoe, KY · Health
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Roane State hosting free dental clinic for kids at Oak Ridge campus
The clinic will offer dental cleanings, X-rays and fluoride treatment at the Coffey/McNally Building on Roane State’s Oak Ridge Campus.
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East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and Cigna reach agreement, coverage to continue
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has reached an agreement to continue its relationship with Cigna, the hospital announced Friday. It means families using the insurance provider won’t see any interruption in coverage. “This is a positive outcome for the patients and families we serve,” hospital...
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Forbes names Covenant Health one of America’s ‘Best Large Employers’
Not-for-profit hospital system listed among top 50 employers in U.S. Covenant Health has earned recognition as one of the best large employers in the country and is ranked among the top 50 on the Forbes 2026 “America’s Best Large Employers” list. The not-for-profit hospital system and largest...
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RAM Clinic Served 1,220 Patients in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, TN - Remote Area Medical (RAM®) is recognized as the nation's largest provider of free pop-up healthcare clinics, dedicated to delivering essential dental, vision, and medical care to underserved populations. Their annual free clinic in Knoxville, held from February 6-8, is a testament to this mission, providing comprehensive healthcare services to over 1,220 patients.
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New primary care clinic opens in North Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new primary care clinic has opened its doors in North Knoxville, expanding access for a growing community. Tennova Primary Care - North was established to support community health needs and continued growth of North Knoxville Medical Center’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) Internal Medicine Residency Program.
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UT Medical Center offers new minimally invasive procedure for high blood pressure
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - UT Medical Center is now offering a new minimally invasive procedure for some high blood pressure patients. It’s called the “Simplicity Blood Pressure Procedure.”. The catheter procedure is for certain patients whose blood pressure remains high even with medication and lifestyle changes. UT Medical...
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Pop-up clinic in Knoxville offers free health care services
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North Knoxville Medical Center Celebrated Ribbon Cutting for Tennova Primary Care – North Clinic
North Knoxville Medical Center celebrated the official ribbon cutting of Tennova Primary Care – North on Feb. 3rd, marking an important milestone in expanding primary care access for the growing North Knoxville community. The new clinic was established to support both community health needs and the continued growth of...
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Medical training for 8,000 + new UMC camp leaders + Dr. Sherry Hoppe ++
The Covenant Health Campus of Roane State’s Knox Regional Health Science Education Center (KRHSEC) is now open for spring semester as students prepare for their first full week of classes in the all-new location. Faculty of the community college and its partner, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT),...
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New regional forensic center to open in Karns later this year
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new regional forensic center is on track to open in Karns later this year to meet the demands of East Tennessee’s growing population. The Knox County Regional Forensic Center performs autopsies for 23 counties and serves as medical examiner for Knox, Anderson and Blount counties.
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TOA offers a Knoxville first
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance announces Knoxville’s first outpatient minimally invasive lumbar fusion. Led by Dr. Daniel Wells, this advanced spine procedure offers the stability patients need — with smaller incisions, less muscle disruption, and the ability to recover at home the same day. Dr. Daniel Wells sees patients at...
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Sweetwater Hospital to close labor and delivery services
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Sweetwater Hospital Association has announced that Sweetwater Hospital will be closing its labor and delivery services on Feb. 28. According to SHA, the decision was made because of the ongoing challenges with maintaining specialty provider coverage. There were also financial constraints from low reimbursement rates, rising operational costs and a decline in patient volume.
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Knoxville area hospitals gearing up for any ‘disaster situations’ winter weather may bring
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennova Healthcare, one of East Tennessee’s largest hospital operators, says staff are standing by with plans to address any “disaster situations” upcoming winter weather could bring. “As the winter storm moves toward our area, we have taken steps to continue operations and to...