Ditching the “D” Word

Nutritionists stress healthy eating for weight loss rather than dieting

It fits all the criteria for a “four-letter” word. The very name conjures up unpleasant feelings... Read More


Current East TN Medical News

A Complete Medical History
Looking Back, Looking Forward

2012! It's official. It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine!


 
What's Happening in Chattanooga?
What's Happening in Chattanooga?
Medical Society, Foundation Officers to be installed January 27

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society and Medical Foundation of Chattanooga will install new officers on Friday, January 27, during the annual President's Reception at the Heritage Landing Clubhouse in Chattanooga.


 
Clinically Speaking

International Diabetes Federation Recommends Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

The combination of obesity and Type 2 diabetes looms as the largest epidemic and public health issue in human history.

 
Enjoying East Tennessee
Enjoying East Tennessee

Departure - Daufuskie Island, South Carolina

January typically finds me holed away writing and reading.

 
Wine 201

Sauvignon Blanc - Straight Up or Tamed?

If we have a Sauvignon Blanc wine at one of our local wine tastings, we know to order fewer bottles of it than other wines in the tasting.

 
Enjoying East Tennessee

Departure - Daufuskie Island, South Carolina

January typically finds me holed away writing and reading. When the weather is cold, that restless urge and nagging temptation to be outside isn’t knocking quite as often on my office window.

 
East Tennessee CME Calendar
 
Obesity/Diabetes Focus

Ditching the “D” Word | American Dietetic Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Weight Control, Weight Loss, Obesity, Healthy Eating, Lona Sandon, Melissa Joy Dobbins, Registered Dietitian
Ditching the “D” Word

Nutritionists stress healthy eating for weight loss rather than dieting

It fits all the criteria for a “four-letter” word.

 
ACOs Focus

Ready for Accountable Care?
Ready for Accountable Care?

One East Tennessee Health System Gets Prepared

Dollars. The word seems to permeate any discussion about reforming the nation’s healthcare system, whether it’s a lack of them or a way to save them.

 
Trusted Advisors

Guest Writers

Special Advertising

Physician to Physician: Why choose an Accredited Chest Pain Center?
Physician to Physician: Why choose an Accredited Chest Pain Center?
Chest pain. How big is the problem? Of the approximate 144,000 visits to the Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) emergency room each year, a little over 10% of the visits are chest-pain related.
 
Patient Centered Practices: MSHA rolls out New Glycemic Health Initiative
While Tennessee’s 2011 Health Ranking may have improved overall, according to the annual report by the United Health Foundation...
 


Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2012
Title: Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2012
Category: Health News
Created: 1/25/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 2:00 am EST

Oldest Known Dinosaur Nesting Site Found
Title: Oldest Known Dinosaur Nesting Site Found
Category: Health News
Created: 1/25/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 2:00 am EST

Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's
Title: Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's
Category: Health News
Created: 1/25/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 2:00 am EST

Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition: Study
Title: Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 1/25/2012 4:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 2:00 am EST

Too Much Overtime May Raise Depression Risk
Title: Too Much Overtime May Raise Depression Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 1/26/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 2:00 am EST

Mild Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men
Title: Mild Memory Problems May Be More Common in Men
Category: Health News
Created: 1/26/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/26/2012 Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 2:00 am EST


Education foundation names new president - Nashville Ledger newspaper

Nashville Ledger newspaper

Education foundation names new president
Nashville Ledger newspaper
Maraniss, a native of Washington, DC, specializes in writing and media relations, working with a diverse mix of clients including CSX Transportation, Hennessy Industries, Hyde Family Foundations, Manheim Consulting, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, ...

Posted Thursday, January 26, 2012 5:22 pm EST

Flatlanders round out Sounds of Texas series - Your Houston News

Flatlanders round out Sounds of Texas series
Your Houston News
Opening up for these Texas legends will be one of my favorite up and coming groups, Montgomery County's Folk Family Revival. I am so excited to see these talented young guys play the Crighton and especially open for the Flatlanders.

and more »
Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 9:22 am EST

SBC agency opposes cockfighting - Associated Baptist Press

SBC agency opposes cockfighting
Associated Baptist Press
Since neighboring states of Georgia and North Carolina have made the practice a felony, more people have crossed state lines to hold cockfights where if arrested they face a relative slap on the wrist. The Palmetto Family Alliance supports a proposed ...

Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 3:04 pm EST