Health

Six brands of dry carpet cleaning powder are affected by a carpet cleaner recall because they may contain harmful bacteria and pose a risk of infection to consumers. These powders are sprinkled on carpets and rugs to clean and deodorize them. 550,167 units of Arm & Hammer, Capture, Healthy Home, Oreck, Resista and Riccar brand dry carpet cleaners have been ...

Concerns over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes prompted Sabra Dipping Company to recall nearly all of its hummus products distributed across the U.S. and Canada. Sabra issued the hummus recall on Nov. 19, 2016 after routine testing revealed Listeria at Sabra’s manufacturing facility, but it was not found in tested finished products. Only products manufactured prior to November 8 are ...

A Grand Opening celebration was held for the new AFC Urgent Care/Family Care in Sevierville on Friday. Larry Kugler and his business partners, along with their Medical Directors Dr. Todd Rudolph and Dr. Natasha Ballard, through their exclusive territorial rights are expanded their operations of the AFC Urgent Care/Family Care model with a center on 713 Winfield Dunn Parkway #9 ...

A food preparation and storage schedule for your Thanksgiving feast will help ensure you are practicing good food safety procedures to protect your family from foodborne illnesses. Hosting Thanksgiving can be a logistical challenge that starts with planning what to cook and ends with figuring out what to do with all of those leftovers. Janie Burney, a food safety specialist ...

Covenant Health is pleased to welcome Jitendra Gandhi, MD to Thompson Oncology Group and LeConte Medical Center. Board certified in hematology and oncology, Dr. Gandhi received his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College, Bombay University. He completed his internal medicine residency at Worcester City Hospital and his hematology and oncology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. ...

In honor of Veterans Day, local veterans may take advantage of a 22-day “Lift Ticket” for free access to WORKOUT ANYTIME in Sevierville for 22 days, and apply for a free gym membership available through a partnership with the organization Lift for the 22. Since the 24-hour, seven-day-a-week fitness concept WORKOUT ANYTIME joined forces with Lift for the 22 last ...

A low impact Tai Chi class being offered in Sevierville aims to help those suffering from arthritis. Arthritis affects 1.5 million Tennesseans and is the leading cause of disability in the United States. It is a chronic disease that targets the joints of the body. Common symptoms include joint pain, aching, stiffness and swelling. Though arthritis tends to be debilitating, ...

The Sevier County UT Extension Office and Sevier County Health Department are partnering to offer the two-part series Dining with Diabetes. These classes are designed to help people with diabetes or those at risk for diabetes. Through hands-on learning, participants gain practical skills for day-to-day food choices. Information will be shared on diabetes, including identifying and monitoring carbohydrates, fat, and ...

The City of Sevierville Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled children’s swim lessons at the Community Center beginning in September. Parent/tot lessons will be available for children 6 months to 3 years old, as will Level 1 and 2 classes for children aged 4-years old and older. Classes will be taught on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the ...

“What’s for supper?” This question is particularly difficult if you are cooking for one or two people! Meal preparation is often viewed as “too much trouble,” therefore quick unhealthy choices often become the norm. Soon this habit becomes boring, expensive, and can lead to health concerns. So, perhaps it is time to try a few new ideas. Make plans to ...