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The Newport Plain Talk

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Healthstar Physicians Premier Medical Welcomes Two New Providers to Newport Practice

NEWPORT — Healthstar Physicians Premier Medical is growing its team with the addition of two nurse practitioners, Elizabeth Fitzgibbon, FNP-BC, and Sherry Foster, FNP-BC. Their addition strengthens the practice’s commitment to providing comprehensive primary care and specialized medical services to patients throughout Newport and the surrounding communities. Fitzgibbon joins the primary care team at Healthstar Physicians Premier Medical and is currently accepting new patients. With a background in nursing that includes critical care, wound care, and hospice and palliative care, she brings a broad range of clinical experience to the practice. Her approach emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and helping patients take an active role in their health. “Elizabeth is a wonderful addition to our team,” said Dr. Raj Harricharan Singh. “She brings valuable experience and a compassionate approach to patient care. We’re excited to have her here as we continue caring for individuals and families in our community.” Healthstar Physicians Premier Medical is also expanding its podiatry team with the addition of Foster, who is currently training alongside Dr. Aleksandr Vinogradov and is expected to begin seeing patients in December. With more than 26 years of healthcare experience, Foster brings a strong background in patient care, nursing leadership,

Newport, TN · 1d

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Long ER waits have doubled Roane County’s ambulance response times, delaying emergency response

Roane County EMS and emergency management leaders describe how wait times at emergency rooms keep ambulances from answering the next call. A patient who needs to go to the hospital may still have to wait for an ambulance when none is available. UT Medical Center did not respond to multiple...

Roane County, TN · 3d
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Alaska Beacon

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Medicaid work rules don’t apply to Native Americans. They could still lose coverage.

CHEROKEE, N.C. — Two months before the deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, states had yet to receive detailed guidance from federal health officials on how to exclude Native Americans from those rules, leading to a patchwork of eligibility checks that pose challenges for qualified enrollees trying to keep their health insurance. President Donald […]

Cherokee, NC · 2d

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Roane County Ambulances Hit ‘Level Zero’ Multiple Times a Week Amid Hospital ‘Wall Time’ Delays

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — Roane County Emergency Services is facing a recurring strain on its resources, with every ambulance in the county tied up on calls two to three times a week. Officials say the bottleneck is driven largely by lengthy delays when crews arrive at area hospitals to transfer patients.

Roane County, TN · 2d
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WATE

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New ambulance service begins offering non-emergency transportation in Knoxville

Acadian Ambulance Services began offering non-emergency transportation in the Knoxville area on Monday.

Knoxville, TN · 6d

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Mission District brings care to unhoused neighbors, reduces 911 calls in Knoxville

The Mission District Medical Team gives basic medical care, resources and information to unhoused people in Knoxville’s Mission District. Two years ago, the area under the I-40 overpass accounted for 6% of all AMR 911 calls. The team’s goal is fewer 911 calls, so AMR ambulances can cover more areas.

Knoxville, TN · 5d

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Parkwest Medical Center performs Tennessee’s first ROSA® shoulder procedure

Covenant Health’s Parkwest Medical Center has performed Tennessee’s first robotic-assisted ROSA® Shoulder System procedure. Parkwest is one of only 15 centers worldwide to perform a robotic-assisted ROSA Shoulder replacement and among the first hospitals in the Southeast to offer the technology. Image submitted. KNOXVILLE — Covenant Health’s...

Knoxville, TN · 10d

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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties.

Anderson County, TN · 11d

WHNT News 19

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Tennessee regulators find abuse, delayed care at Brookdale senior living facilities

The Brentwood-headquartered company has agreed to pay $13,500 in fines for violations affecting the health, safety, and welfare of residents in four facilities.

Tennessee · 11d

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Groundbreaking at Former St. Mary's Hospital Site

DGA Residential, along with community leaders and partners, officially broke ground Nov. 4, 2026, on Riella at Oakwood, a 170-unit multi-generational affordable housing community at the former St. Mary’s Hospital site in North Knoxville. Participants in the ceremony, from left, are: Becky Wade, KCDC board; Ben Bentley, KCDC executive director and CEO; Peter Hall and Mark Taylor, Dominion; Craig Cobb, DGA Residential; Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon; Knoxville City Councilman Charles Thomas; Walter Perry, HUD; Ralph Perrey, THDA; Eric Schmittou, Pinnacle Financial Partners; Rob Rotach, Walker & Dunlop; and Drew Sutherland, Empire. Image by DGA Residential.

Knoxville, TN · 10d

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Pathways to Healthcare gives UT students medical experience

The Jackson Madison County General Hospital welcomed over a hundred students from the University of Tennessee. In order to give students a first look at the medical field. 39 News asks some of the students what they hope to learn during their visit.

Knoxville, TN · 10d

WATE

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Tennessee regulators find abuse, delayed care at Brookdale senior living facilities

The Brentwood-headquartered company has agreed to pay $13,500 in fines for violations affecting the health, safety, and welfare of residents in four facilities.

Tennessee · 11d

WATE

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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties. […]

Tennessee · 11d

The Rogersville Review

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New downtown business wants to offer affordable healthcare

Everyone has heard at one time or another about the high cost of healthcare, and how even having insurance, whether it be through your employer, from the ACA, or some other source, can still leave financially crippling bills for patients. What some people may not know is that there is another option. Much of the high cost of healthcare comes as a result of “middlemen” in the process between patients and providers. Furthermore, some providers offer a “cash price” for services which is much less than what they bill to insurers, since they are avoiding the middlemen and the red tape involved in trying to get payment from them. This is where Highland Hope Family Medicine, which recently opened its doors at 309 E. Main St., across the street from the Shepherd’s Center downtown, comes into play. The practice, owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team of Drs. Grace and Christian Timmis, is a Direct Primary Care (DPC) provider, meaning they don’t deal with insurance companies whatsoever. Instead, a patient signs up for primary care from Highland Hope for $30 a month, with no additional charges if you need to visit the office multiple times. “We’re both farm kids, and

Rogersville, TN · 13d

WKRN News 2

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Tennessee regulators find abuse, delayed care at Brookdale senior living facilities

The Brentwood-headquartered company has agreed to pay $13,500 in fines for violations affecting the health, safety, and welfare of residents at four Tennessee locations, including one Middle Tennessee and three East Tennessee facilities.

Tennessee · 11d

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Two Covenant Health Hospitals Named America's Best-in-State Hospitals

KNOXVILLE - Covenant Health hospitals Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Covenant Health Roane have been named among Newsweek’s "America's Best-in-State Hospitals” 2027 list, earning recognition for quality, patient experience and overall hospital performance. The annual ranking highlights hospitals for quality, reputation and patient experience. According to Newsweek...

Roane County, TN · 16d

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Two medical helicopters respond to two different emergencies

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN (WLAF)- In the 5pm hour Saturday, there were two medical emergencies in Campbell County prompting a rare occurance; two medical helicopters landing almost simutaneously. At Grantsboro, a four year old child broke a stick off in his throat, according to officials. He was rushed by a Campbell...

Campbell County, TN · 21d

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Lenoir City Orthopedic Clinic Expansion Brings Specialty Care Closer to Home

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance East Tennessee marked the expansion of its Lenoir City clinic with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 1, bringing together team members, community partners and friends to celebrate the bigger footprint for orthopedic care in Loudon County. The celebration was held in partnership with...

Lenoir City, TN · 26d

WATE

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Covenant Health helicopters take flight to speed up medical transport in East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Covenant Health Air is lifting off the ground, saving lives in East Tennessee. It unveiled two new medical helicopters on Monday, one based out of Rockwood and the other out of Morristown, making it easier to transport patients in critical condition. “We want to bring the hospital to the bedside,” said […]

Knoxville, TN · 27d