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Check your spice rack for certain Kroger spices that are being recalled because they may contain Salmonella. The Kroger Co. is recalling Kroger Ground Cinnamon, Kroger Garlic Powder, Kroger Coarse Ground Black Pepper and Kroger Bac’n Buds. Consumers should not consume these Kroger spices. They may return the products to Kroger stores for a full refund or replacement. The U.S. ...

Although the majority of Tennesseans are served by public water supplies, there are still more than 500,000 residents that rely on private drinking wells. While most private wells provide clean drinking water, they can become contaminated and cause countless health problems. Currently, federal and state laws do not require that water from private wells be tested, said UT Extension’s Lori ...

Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop series designed to help community members manage their long-term health issues effectively. Chronic conditions of those attending may include asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, sleep apnea, or fibromyalgia among others. If you or anyone you care for has a chronic disease, consider attending this series which is designed to ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has strengthened the warning on prescription and over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to indicate that use of these drugs, even short term use, carries a risk of heart attack and stroke which may lead to death. Most NSAID pain relievers are available only by prescription. However, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) ...

On Saturday, July 11, 2015, the Gatlinburg Farmers Market will present its next series of special events, Canning and Food Preservation Day, with a lineup of demonstrations on traditional ways of preserving fresh foods while listening to music performed by Vicki Jones-Cosby. Throughout the morning, Linda Hyder from University of Tennessee Extension of Sevier County will demonstrate canning and test ...

The Tennessee departments of Health and Agriculture have partnered to develop a mobile app that allows users to check Tennessee restaurant inspection scores no matter where they are located. Tennessee Restaurant Inspection Scores is a free app available for both iOS and Android, which lets users view health inspection scores from Tennessee restaurants and retail stores that prepare food, including ...

LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville has received designation as a NICHE Hospital. The NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) designation indicates a hospital’s commitment to elder care excellence. The NICHE designation signals LeConte Medical Center’s dedication to providing patient-centered care for older adult patients. Through LeConte’s participation in the NICHE program — a leading elder care nursing program — ...

Ticks “tick off” just about everyone. They are known carriers of disease, most notably in Tennessee, Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but many are becoming increasingly concerned about Lyme disease as well. Researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have practical advice for reducing your risk — and the risk to your children and pets — of ...

Citizens have the opportunity to become certified in CPR and AED while also learning fire safety tips from the Sevierville Fire Department. The Sevierville Fire Department is offering a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) training course for citizens. They will also give some great fire safety tips at the event. The classroom-based CPR and AED course will ...

On Saturday, June 13, 2015 the Gatlinburg Farmers Market will kick off the beginning of peak harvest season with a summer celebration highlighting health, nutrition, and sustainable living from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Covered Bridge complex in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. “We’ve added several vendors to the market, for June 13th only, that focus on ...