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Meet WATE’s Nurse of the Month for July
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Wendy Kirchofer is our July Nurse of the Month winner. “I love what I do. I have been an RN for 13 years. I take care of Cold War veterans who worked in Oak Ridge. I have worked with seniors during most of my career and am certified as a Gerontological […]
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UT Medical Center breaks ground on new childcare facility to aid hospital staff
The University of Tennessee Medical Center has begun building an on-site childcare center to provide childcare for its workforce starting in 2027.
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Pigeon Forge warns of ‘wastewater’ smells after fire at treatment plant
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The city of Pigeon Forge warned of “wastewater-related odors” Thursday after a fire left a fan out of service at a treatment plant. An aeration fan at the Wastewater Treatment Plant caught fire Thursday morning. It was extinguished and repairs are being made, but residents and visitors may notice odors throughout the day while the fan is out of service, the city said.
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UT health science center expanding Health Hubs program across Tennessee
What began as an effort to improve healthcare access in Memphis is now expanding across Tennessee, bringing preventive care and chronic disease support to more underserved communities. The United Health Foundation has committed $4 million to expand a Memphis-born health initiative designed to improve access to preventive care and chronic disease support in underserved communities across Tennessee. This investment will allow the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to expand its TennesseeCares Health Hubs network from five locations to 13 by the end of 2027. The model, started by Dr. James Bailey, executive director of the Tennessee Population Health Consortium and TennesseeCares Health Hubs, began in Memphis and Shelby County and has since expanded into rural West Tennessee communities. According to UTHSC, the program has served more than 4,000 people through more than 20,000 visits since launching in 2022. "This is really an example of partnerships and people coming together to help people that are disadvantaged in the communities of Memphis, and now increasingly in rural communities," UTHSC Chancellor Peter Buckley said. Buckley said the program's expansion will rely on partnerships the university has built across Tennessee with healthcare systems and community organizations. Rather than replicating the Memphis model exactly,
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Tennessee Valley Hospitals Among Those Warned Over Federal Price Transparency Rules
Several hospitals serving the Tennessee Valley were among more than 500 nationwide recently notified by the Trump administration to improve compliance with federal hospital price transparency requirements, according to reports by the Associated Press. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 519 hospitals across the country received...
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Pigeon Forge warns of ‘wastewater’ smells after fire at treatment plant
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The city of Pigeon Forge warned of “wastewater-related odors” Thursday after a fire left a fan out of service at a treatment plant. An aeration fan at the Wastewater Treatment Plant caught fire Thursday morning. It was extinguished and repairs are being made, but residents and visitors may notice odors […]
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UT Medical Center breaks ground on new child care center for staff working non-traditional hours
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UT Medical Center has broken ground on a new child care center designed to serve nurses, doctors and other staff who work 12-hour shifts and non-traditional schedules. The center is intended to address the challenge health care workers face in finding reliable child care outside standard...
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New UT Medical mobile unit brings cancer screenings to rural East Tennessee
UT Medical Center unveiled a new mobile lung cancer screening unit that will soon bring low-dose CT scans and support services to 21 counties across East Tennessee, with the goal of detecting lung cancer earlier and improving access in rural communities.
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UT Medical unveils East Tennessee's first mobile lung cancer screening unit
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Medical Center unveiled a new 45-foot mobile CT lung cancer screening unit Tuesday, the first of its kind in the region. Once operational, the unit will provide low-dose CT scans and smoking-cessation support to 21 counties across East Tennessee. UT Medical leaders...
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Tennova LaFollette Medical Center is nationally recognized
KNOXVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- LaFollette Medical Center has received two American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement awards for their commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.
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13 small towns near top-rated hospitals retirees over 65 are quietly relocating to in 2026 because the specialists are within 30 minutes
Most people assume the smart retirement move is chasing sunshine – Florida, Arizona, the usual suspects. A quieter, smarter migration is happening instead, and it has almost nothing to do with weather. Retirees over 65 are trading beach postcards for something far more valuable: a cardiologist who can see...
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West Knoxville Surgery Center Outbreak Leaves Patients Scarred, Lawsuits Flying
Infections are not supposed to be the souvenir patients take home from knee surgery. Yet about a half-dozen people who say they developed stubborn bacterial infections after procedures at a West Knoxville ambulatory surgery center are now splitting their time between doctors’ offices and courtrooms. The infections, identified as Mycobacterium fortuitum and tied to 2023 knee surgeries, triggered state scrutiny, a consent order and a wave of civil lawsuits. Patients and their attorneys describe long, expensive recoveries involving repeated operations, months of antibiotics and, for several, extensive reconstructive work.
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15-Year-Old Knoxville Independent Pharmacy Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Knoxville-based Volunteer Pharmacy, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company has been offering service as an independent pharmacy for around 15 years. Case records show that the company currently faces a notable gap between its estimated assets and liabilities range. In addition, several creditors have made unsecured claims against the company.
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‘It’s been a blessing every day’- Mark Cain, CEO, La Follette Medical Center
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Mark Cain, CEO of Tennova La Follette Medical Center, and the more than 400 employees of Tennova La Follette Medical Center celebrate the 70th year of the hospital today, July 15, 2026. For the past 15 years, Cain has been charged with leading the La Follette Medical Center, and he counts it as a real blessing for he and the LMC staff to take care of friends and family all around.
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New Business Spotlight: Access Medical Clinic expands care across East Tennessee
Access to quality healthcare is becoming easier for more East Tennesseans as Access Medical Clinic (AMC) continues to grow its presence in the region. The rural healthcare provider has expanded with two new clinics in Clinton and Jacksboro while also completing an extensive renovation of its longtime Gatlinburg location. The expansion reflects the organization’s mission of providing convenient, high-quality healthcare to rural communities with compassion, integrity and a commitment to every patient’s well-being.
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MEDIC Announces New Sevierville Donor Center Opening in January 2027
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — MEDIC Regional Blood Center is expanding its footprint in East Tennessee with plans to open a permanent donor center in Sevierville, providing year-round blood donation opportunities in Sevier County. The Sevierville Donor Center, located at 1536 Winfield Dunn Parkway, is expected to open in mid-January...
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Tennova LaFollette Health & Rehab Center earns national award
Award signifies a formal commitment to continuous improvement in quality care. LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- Tennova LaFollette Health & Rehab Center has been recognized as a 2026 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. This distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The program honors long term and post-acute care providers across the nation that have demonstrated their dedication to enhancing quality care for the residents they serve.