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The Rogersville Review
Local Signature HealthCARE residents win competition
JOHNSON CITY — Residents from Signature HealthCARE and Signature Lifestyles communities gathered Thursday, Aug. 13 in Johnson City for a regional competition in the 2026 Signature Olympics, proving that determination, resilience and joy have no age limit. The Signature HealthCARE team from Rogersville won the competition, claiming the overall first-place trophy against competition Signature HealthCARE of Greeneville, Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center, Signature HealthCARE of Princeton, Signature HealthCARE of Elizabethton, along with Signature Lifestyles. The annual competition is designed to promote wellness, confidence and social connection by giving skilled nursing and assisted living residents the opportunity to stay active, rediscover the joy of competition and represent their communities. While medals are awarded throughout the day, the event emphasizes confidence, friendship and personal achievement as much as competition. Skilled nursing and assisted living residents competed in events including wheelchair races, basketball shootouts, soccer shootouts, tabletop skee-ball and pong challenges while teammates, caregivers and volunteers cheered them on. The day began with the traditional parade of facilities, where teams made grand entrances showcasing their individual themes and team spirit. Rebecca Hall, director of Life Enrichment at Signature HealthCARE, said watching residents accomplish something they may not have thought possible is what
WATE
BradenHealth acquires Jellico Regional Hospital, planning to reopen facility
JELLICO, Tenn. (WATE) — An East Tennessee hospital that closed its doors in 2024, has been purchased by a group that plans to reopen the facility. Rural hospital operator BradenHealth has acquired Jellico Regional Hospital. The Campbell County medical facility shut down in March 2024, forcing residents to drive roughly 30 miles to hospitals in […]
News-Herald
New TOA Physical Therapy Location Now Open in Loudon
LOUDON — The Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) now has a new physical therapy location in Loudon that is open to the public. The new location provides patients with rehabilitation from different injuries and surgeries. It can also help those who need pain management and help those who have mobility limitations. In a press release from the TOA, the organization’s East Tennessee market president, Jeff McPherson, talked about the new location opening in Loudon. “Expanding our physical therapy services into Loudon allows us to provide patients with high-quality orthopedic rehabilitation closer to home,” said McPherson. “Our goal is to help patients regain strength, restore mobility and confidently return to the activities that matter most to them.” The TOA has a physical therapy location in Lenoir City, this made getting to the facility tough at times for those who are Loudon residents. As McPherson stated, having this new Loudon location makes getting treatment easier for those all around Loudon County. More on why Loudon is a great spot for the TOA, golf simulator included Besides easier access, there are some other reasons for why Loudon is a great fit for a new TOA physical therapy location. The TOA’s director for physical therapy
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KOSC Earns Transparency Badge From National Watchdog Group
KNOXVILLE - Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center (KOSC) has received the 2026 Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing surgical facilities committed to comprehensive public reporting of their safety, ethics and quality practices. KOSC is the only ambulatory surgery center in Knoxville to receive the accolade. The Full Transparency Badge...
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The Independent Funeral Group Introduces Healthcare Coverage for Members in All Fifty States
The Independent Funeral Group Introduces Healthcare Coverage for Members in All Fifty States. Maryville, TN — August 17, 2026— Today, The Independent Funeral Group (TIFG) is unveiling a proprietary group healthcare insurance plan that will offer members exclusive access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits at negotiated, discounted group rates.
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You Can Spend the Night Inside One of Tennessee’s Most Haunted Hospitals
Tucked away in the heart of Harriman, Tennessee, stands a massive structure that once cared for the living but now draws those seeking encounters with the dead. The Old Harriman Hospital, sprawling across more than 160,000 square feet, has traded its medical mission for something far more spine-tingling: overnight paranormal investigations where brave visitors can roam darkened hallways until dawn.
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Drinking water in East TN town may be contaminated with fuel; multiple schools closed Friday
The Caryville Jacksboro Utilities Commission issued a Water Contact Advisory on Thursday, saying its drinking water may have been contaminated. The utility says residents should not use the tap water for drinking, cooking or body contact until further notice. The system is being flushed to eliminate the contaminated water as...
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Schools, jail, courthouse among affected water outage areas
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- On Thursday afternoon, officials with Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities Commission announced that CJUC water is potentially contaminated. As a result, the Campbell County Courthouse is closed on Friday while schools that use CJUC water are closed on Friday, Caryville and Jacksboro Elementary Schools and Jacksboro Middle School. Here is...