Do you think organ donors should be compensated?
A new poll shows a majority of Americans support some kind of compensation for organ donations.
View ArticleSycamore Shoals, local physicians to regionalize OB services
In response to decreased demand and anticipated continued low birth rates in the community, Sycamore Shoals Hospital (SSH) and First Medical OB/GYN are together exploring options for regionalizing...
View ArticleNOON SHOW RECIPE: Very Berry Fruit Salad
The Wellmont Diabetes Treatment Center joins Sara Diamond for 11Connects at Noon today. Here's a tasty, and healthy, recipe they shared with us.
View ArticleRaw Milk in Virginia is a dairy dilemma for some people
It is illegal to buy raw milk in Virginia but people who love it and believe it has disease preventing properties find a way around what they believe is an unfair restriction.
View ArticleFDA warns of fake Adderall being sold online
The Food and Drug Administration is warning people who purchase Adderall online – it could be fake.
View ArticleRetail pharmacy opens in JCMC lobby
Last week, the hospital unveiled a new retail pharmacy in the main lobby of JCMC.
View ArticleETSU Clinics switching to electronic health records
The Pediatrics department went live with its electronic health records Monday.
View ArticleBicyclists crossing country to help cancer patients
The fundraising goal for 4K for Cancer this year is $500,000.
View ArticleBlizzard Treat sales to benefit local kids in need Thursday
Beat the summer heat with a cool treat and help kids in need.
View ArticleUrgent call for blood donors
An urgent call this evening for blood donors. The American Red Cross says it's blood bank stock is low.
View ArticleMSHA Accountable Care Org. takes on Medicare patients
Medicare patients that use Mountain States Health Alliance facilities and services are now receiving care from the hospital system's new Accountable Care Organization called AnewCare.
View ArticleTraveling with diabetes
Traveling with diabetes can be challenging, but planning ahead and following a few guidelines can help you enjoy your getaway
View ArticleRAM clinic returning to Wise on Friday
The nonprofit, all-volunteer clinic, organized by the local agency The Health Wagon, provides free medical, dental and vision care to those who are uninsured or otherwise unable to pay.
View ArticleDiabetic-friendly summer pasta
Jim Perkins with the Wellmont Diabetes Treatment Center whips up a diabetic-friendly summer pasta dish the whole family will enjoy.
View ArticleTri-Cities blood donors saving local lives
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency need for blood now.
View ArticleNo more BPA in baby bottles, cups
The American Chemistry Council asked the FDA to change its rule on the use of bisphenol-a in baby products.
View ArticleA mother shares the pain of losing her child to Cytomegalovirus
According to the national organization "Stop CMV," one in every 150 children is born with congenital CMV.
View ArticleUPDATE: Bristol doctor responds to charge of using unapproved cosmetic drug
A Bristol, Virginia doctor pleaded guilty today in federal court in Abingdon to misdemeanor misbranding.
View ArticleNew weight loss program causes concerns
Yesterday, Dr. Steven Martin Bandy pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanor misbranding for illegally injecting patients with lipodissolve. Which leads to the question…what is Lipodissolve?
View ArticleAttorneys file to dismiss case against Kincaid, McLeod Blood and Cancer Center
A motion to dismiss the lawsuit against a local doctor and his clinic, that claims the use of fake cancer drugs, has been filed.
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