Runners in Knoxville honor Pat Summitt at 13th annual Race for the Summitt
Proceeds from the 5K benefit the Pat Summitt Foundation and Alzheimer’s research
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Anesthesiologist explains what likely caused Christa Pike’s failed execution by lethal injection
A Tennessee anesthesiologist is weighing in on what may have gone wrong during the botched execution of Christa Pike. Dr. Paul Allen, a professor of anesthesiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, said the details coming out of Wednesday’s execution point to one likely explanation: the needle never properly made it into her… Read More
Tennessee pediatrician shortage prompts new solutions for rural children’s health care
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is launching a residency program while a nonprofit is expanding its rural outreach.
UT unveils first ‘Everywhere You Look’ mural in Sevier County
The campaign was started by the university to promote its involvement in projects that affect all citizens of the state, not just those interest in Volunteer game days or attending class.
‘I jumped with joy’ | Anderson County senior citizens receive life-changing service
Two senior citizens down at Anderson County Senior Center received free hearing aids from the UT Health Science Center on Thursday.
Knox County commissioner pushing to remove fluoride from drinking water in his district
Two states have banned adding fluoride in public water systems
Tamika Catchings Fund Provides Free Hearing Aids and Repairs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Lady Vol Basketball Hall of Famer and four-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings is continuing to make a difference in East Tennessee. Catchings has an Amplification Fund at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Audiology Department, which supports young adults whose insurance no longer covers the cost of hearing amplifiers.… Read More
“The situation in Tennessee right now is critical!”
Doctors petition to allow school mask mandates as another COVID-19 peak is expected within weeks. Several Knoxville-area doctors, nurses and other medical professionals have signed an open letter petitioning to allow masks mandates for students in schools. They join thousands who signed the letter, along with several physicians who are speaking out from the Memphis area,… Read More