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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 announced that work will commence this week on the Phase II of the Sevierville Greenway Project, which connects two existing greenways. Surveying work began Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. The Phase II project will connect the greenway on Eastgate Road that currently ends at the New Salem Baptist Church with the greenway ...

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 ...

William Ngo, DO, general surgeon, has joined LeConte Surgical Associates and the medical staff of LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville. Ngo received his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and completed his general surgery residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. His clinical interests include colorectal disease, complex hernias, and advanced laparoscopic techniques. LeConte Surgical Associates is ...

The Pigeon Forge Public Library will be hosting a six-week series entitled, Living Well with Chronic Conditions. The classes are free and open to the public. The class dates are Thursdays, Sept. 8 through Oct. 13, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. This 6-week workshop series is designed to help community members manage their long-term health issues effectively. Chronic ...

The LeConte Comprehensive Breast Center now offers 3D mammography thanks to a large donation by the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation. Members of the board of directors and staff of the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation toured the LeConte Comprehensive Breast Center where they learned more about the new 3D Mammography (tomosynthesis) unit. The foundation was pleased to present LeConte’s ...

LeConte Medical Center is pleased to announce a new initiative that invites former patients and family members to provide feedback and suggestions related to various aspects of a hospital experience. LeConte’s Patient and Family Partnership Council will consist of volunteer members from the community and representatives from the hospital staff. The council will meet on a regular basis and work ...

A nationwide hot dog recall by Bar-S Foods Company has been issued because certain products may be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Bar-S Foods is recalling 372,684 pounds of certain packages of Bar-S Franks, Bar-S Corn Dogs and Signature Pick 5 Corn Dogs that were distributed to retail stores across the United States. Consumers are advised not to eat ...

More than 400 teens from across Tennessee gathered at the Sevierville Convention Center July 17-19, 2016 to take part in the Tennessee Department of Health’s first-ever FACT Summit, a statewide tobacco prevention conference for youth. “FACT” stands for Free and Clear Tennessee, envisioning a state free of tobacco and nicotine addiction where everyone enjoys clear air. The FACT Summit provided ...

We all know the farmers’ market is an excellent place for picking up fresh fruits and vegetables and this summer, in addition to picking up some home grown tomatoes, you can pick up some research-based knowledge as well at the Downtown Sevierville Market. The University of Tennessee (UT) Extension in Sevier County will be at the Downtown Sevierville Market offering ...