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November 19, 2009
Johnson County offers H1N1 vaccine
The Johnson County Health Department will offer H1N1 flu vaccine on Monday, Nov. 23 for eligible recipients.
November 17, 2009
Latest breast cancer study may be misleading
A new study by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is negating many of the early detection and screening practices that have been saving lives for years. The study concludes:
New drug may help women with low libido
New hope may be on the horizon for women suffering from a frustrating lack of sexual desire.
November 10, 2009
Join 11 Connects and Wellmont for an exclusive cardiac procedure twittercast
Join us here as we follow one patient’s procedure at Holston Valley Hospital and you can find out firsthand what it’s like dealing with heart disease and the consequences.
November 09, 2009
Health clinics release extended-hour schedules for H1N1 vaccines
Due to increased need in the community, local Departments of Health have released the following information on extended-hours H1N1 flu vaccine clinics.
Upcoming Wellmont area blood drives
Check here for a list of upcoming public blood drives sponsored by Wellmont Health System’s Marsh Regional Blood Center.
New study could hold promising news for Diabetics
Sunday night, 11 Connects told you about a new study which could help prevent and overcome symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes by helping people make their own insulin.
November 05, 2009
CONNECT: Web chat answers questions about children and H1N1
Have questions about helping your children through flu season—especially with the added threat of H1N1? Join us for a special web chat tonight at 5 p.m.
October 30, 2009
No insurance, no problem
As lawmakers debate heath care reform, one ontrepeneur in Arizona has come up with an insurance solution.
October 28, 2009
FDA, FTC warn public of fraudulent H1N1 products
Offending web sites and illegal activity targeted for action, says FDA. Click here for more information and a list of products.
October 15, 2009
Heart Monitor Alerts You When There Is A Problem
Each year, more than a million Americans suffer from heart attacks. Hundreds die before ever getting to a hospital, and many patients have no warning signs.
October 14, 2009
Wellmont, MARSH Blood Drives Being Held Now
Wellmont Health System’s Marsh Regional Blood Center will conduct public blood drives at the following locations in the coming days.
Breast Cancer Survivor Stories: Gretchen George
Excuse Gretchen George if she has a few more butterflies than normal when she steps to the line for the Susan G. Komen Tri-Cities Race For The Cure on October 25 in Kingsport.
October 13, 2009
Breast Cancer Survivor Stories: Angie Gilmer
Angie Gilmer says it takes a small army to get each patient through breast cancer. She remembers when she was first diagnosed with the disease the tremendous outpouring of support, not only from friends, but also from strangers.
October 12, 2009
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Survivors’ Reception
The Susan G. Komen Tri-Cities Race for the Cure is only two weeks away! Upcoming events include two races on Oct. 25 and a Survivor’s Reception on Oct. 17, both in Kingsport.
October 07, 2009
First Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Arrive in Sullivan Co.
The Sullivan County Regional Health Department has received its first 600 doses of the H1N1 Novel Influenza Vaccine in the form of FluMist®, which is a nasally administered vaccine that contains a live attenuated virus.
September 25, 2009
Seniors’ Getting Mixed Messages About Flu Vaccines
Despite understanding the seasonal influenza’s threat, some seniors are not so sure about this year’s more high-profile illness: swine flu. There’s been a barrage of media reports saying people 64 and older aren’t at serious risk.
September 20, 2009
New Technology Helping Nurses Remember to Wash Hands
New technology reminds nurses to wash or sanitize their hands each time they enter a patient’s room.
September 18, 2009
You May Have Already Had H1N1
It appears some people are taking the constant warnings about swine flu seriously. Little do they know, they already may have caught it.
September 14, 2009
Marsh Regional Holding Blood Drives
Marsh Regional Blood Center will hold a memorial blood drive for Ephraim Batten, an infant who died tragically this summer, Saturday, Sept. 19, at Kingsport Town Center. And, remember, the Battle of the Badges for Marsh is still going on.
September 08, 2009
Va schools to report absences to help track flu
For the first time in as long as state officials can recall, every school district in Virginia is being asked to report daily absenteeism among students and faculty to the state health department in an attempt to track flu patterns better.
September 04, 2009
SPECIAL TWEETCAST: Cyberknife Procedure
Join Sara Diamond of 11 Connects and Wellmont Health as we become the first in the nation to tweet-cast a cyberknife procedure. Learn what the procedure is and more here on TriCities.com.
September 02, 2009
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive: Donate Today!
We’ve joined forces with the American Red Cross to help replenish their blood stores and at the same time, honor our local heroes.
September 01, 2009
Celebrate America on the Move Week with the YMCA
Week-Long Activities Promote Small Steps to Healthy Living
August 26, 2009
University Of Tennessee Officials Test For Swine Flu Cases
University of Tennessee health officials have sent a few medical samples to Nashville for swine flu testing after 100 students reported flulike symptoms.
August 20, 2009
Optical Biopsy - New Technology
A tiny new microscope lets doctors see inside the body as never before.
July 09, 2009
Online Medicaid Applications Now Available In Va.
An online Medicaid application is now available on Virginia Easy Access, at http://www.easyaccess.virginia.gov, a Web site designed to help seniors and adults with disabilities find information and services to meet their long-term support needs.
June 29, 2009
Marsh Regional Holding Annual Donor Days
Marsh Regional Blood Center will hold its annual Donor Days celebration Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 3, to thank donors who provide life-saving blood donations, and to remind the public that summer – for a variety of reasons – is a time of great need at Marsh Regional.
June 26, 2009
Breakfast Raises Awareness For Diabetes In The Tri-Cities
A breakfast Friday morning raised awareness for diabetes in the Tri-Cities.
What You Need to Know About Diabetes: Web Chat Tonight
Tennessee, as the second heaviest state in the U.S. has a high right of Type 2 diabetes. Join Wellmont’s Jim Perkins tonight for a LIVE web chat.
