Tag Archives: health

LeConte Medical Center has been included on the 2016 list of 100 Great Community Hospitals in the U.S. compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review. The Becker’s editorial team selected community hospitals around the country based on rankings and awards from a variety of healthcare organizations, including iVantage Health Analytics, Truven Health Analytics, Healthgrades, CareChex, the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the ...

LeConte Medical Center Sports Medicine Department is hosting a free Student Athletic Training Day for high school students interested in athletic training. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at The Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge. Topics for the day include Lower & Upper Extremity Anatomy, Injuries and Taping Labs, as ...

Blue Buffalo Company announced today that it is voluntarily recalling a limited number of bags of its Life Protection Formula dry dog food because potential mold could sicken pets. 30-pound bags of Blue Buffalo brand Life Protection Formula Fish and Sweet Potato Recipe for dogs are being recalled due to a moisture issue. According to the company, only 2,000 bags ...

The Gatlinburg Farmers Market will kick off the 2016 market season on Saturday by focusing on health, nutrition and sustainable living. The Gatlinburg Farmers Market will host its grand opening Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. During the growing season, there is a bounty of fruits and vegetables, and the market’s goal is to familiarize people with those products ...

Residents can get a rabies vaccination for their dog or cat for just $10 this month. The Sevier County Health Department will offer eight rabies vaccination clinics this month. Tennessee state law requires pet owners to vaccinate all dogs and cats over three months of age for rabies. Pets must be brought to the clinic in a carrier or on ...

Gluten Free? What does that mean? It seems like everyone knows at least a few people who are no longer eating gluten. For many it is a choice, but for others it is a necessity. Celiac Disease (sometimes also called gluten intolerance) is an autoimmune disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 133 Americans. People with celiac disease have an ...

Eight confirmed cases of rabies in the state, including five in pets, have prompted the Tennessee Department of Health to remind residents about the importance of rabies vaccination. Rabies is a virus transmitted through bite or other contact with saliva of an infected animal. It is nearly always fatal, but illness may be prevented in humans if treated before symptoms ...

How can Sevier County become a Healthier Tennessee Community? Russell Cliché, with the Governor’s Foundation for Health & Wellness will be addressing this topic on Tuesday, March 22 from 10:30 – 11:30 at the King Family Public Library. The public is welcome to attend this program, sponsored by the Sevier County Health Improvement Council. Last year, Governor Bill Haslam and ...

LeConte Medical Center is offering free health screenings at a health fair in Pigeon Forge. Everyone is invited to Spring into Good Health and join LeConte Medical Center for a community health fair on Friday, March 4, 2016 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Pigeon Forge Community Center. The health fair will feature FREE health screenings and FREE ...

An App for helping parents on the topic of bullying? Yes, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has developed FREE apps on some tough topics. These apps have resources that can help address some of the toughest mental health and substance use challenges, including suicide prevention, bullying prevention, behavioral health following a disaster, and underage drinking prevention. The ...