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Learn about the latest surgical weight loss procedures Stephen Boyce, M.D. KNOXVILLE, TN (December 27, 2016) – For many Americans, the conclusion of the holidays and the start of the New Year are the catalyst for making a serious commitment to losing weight, but traditional methods—like restrictive dieting and extensive exercise—do not provide sustained weight loss results for everyone. If you failed to lose weight through conventional methods and are considering a more aggressive approac ... Read More

By Atta Shahbaz, M.D. DYERSBURG, TN (December 26, 2016) – Heart disease is not always obvious. In fact, the first signs may appear in some other part of your body. Because of the heart’s vital role in pumping blood, heart trouble can wreak havoc on many parts of the body. If you experience unexplained physical symptoms, such as tingling limbs, dizziness or fainting, pay attention—your heart may be trying to tell you something. Some examples of the heart-body connection include: Circulatio ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (December 21, 2016) – Cold and flu season can hit your family hard in the winter. As the months of chilly and damp weather wear on, immune systems become more compromised and serious illnesses can occur. Nearly three million cases of pneumonia are reported in the U.S. each year, with the highest percentages of cases found in small children and the elderly. “Children under age 12 are still developing their immune systems, making them more susceptible to pneumonia,” said Chris ... Read More

by Randy Olson, M.D. DYERSBURG, TN (December 19, 2016) – Carpal tunnel syndrome is as misunderstood as it is aggravating. While many people attribute the cause to long days at the keyboard, its origins are generally more difficult to define. Why it hurts, where it hurts, and more. The carpal tunnel is formed by the carpal bones and transverse carpal ligament in the wrist. Within this tunnel are the flexor tendons that move your fingers and thumb; and the median nerve, which transmits feeling in the i ... Read More

By Brent Zamzow, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. DYERSBURG, TN (December 12, 2016) – More than 15 million Americans experience urinary incontinence, a condition characterized by the inability to control urine. Women experience incontinence twice as often as men. Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and the structure of the female urinary tract account for this difference. Urinary incontinence can be uncomfortable, inconvenient and, in some cases, embarrassing. However, it’s not an inevitable ... Read More

Protect yourself against influenza this holiday season Alan Rice, M.D. Mancel Wakham, D.O.   KNOXVILLE, TN (December 8, 2016) – Travel and social events increase during the holidays, giving the flu virus more opportunities to spread. December 4–10 is National Influenza Vaccination Week and serves as a reminder of the importance of getting a flu shot. Tennova Healthcare encourages area residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from the flu. While the number of influenza c ... Read More

Physicians Regional Medical Center is recognized as leader in stroke care KNOXVILLE, TN (December 6, 2016) – Tennova Healthcare has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville underwent a rigorous onsite review on October 17, 2016. Joint Commission experts evaluated the medical center’s compliance with stroke-related standards and requirements including program m ... Read More

MARTIN, TN (December 6, 2016) – At first glance, embarking on a fitness plan around the holidays may seem completely counter intuitive, but it may just be the best time to start. “A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that weight gain around major holidays is a problem worldwide,” said Jack Baltz, FNP, a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Tennova Specialists in Martin. “Consider the close succession of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s h ... Read More

Learn about the causes and treatments for urinary incontinence in women KNOXVILLE, TN (November 21, 2016) – More than 15 million Americans experience urinary incontinence, a condition characterized by the inability to control urine. Women experience incontinence twice as often as men. Pregnancy and childbirth, menopause, and the structure of the female urinary tract account for this difference. Tennova Healthcare wants women to know that urinary incontinence is not an inevita ... Read More

Attend a seminar to find out if joint replacement surgery is right for you KNOXVILLE, TN ( November 16, 2016) – The holidays are fast approaching, and most people won’t give a second thought to going in and out of stores to shop, or climbing up and down stairs to clean their homes, decorating and preparing holiday goodies. However, there are many people who struggle with those activities because of aching knees and hips. Their pain can have a grave effect on them at this time of year—not ... Read More