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


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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.

 
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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.

 
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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: Feb. 3, 2012
Title: Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2012
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2012 Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 2:00 am EST

Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows
Title: Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2012 Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 2:00 am EST

Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
Title: Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2012 Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 2:00 am EST

Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
Title: Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2012 2:05:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2012 Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 2:00 am EST

Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby
Title: Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2012 4:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2012 Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 2:00 am EST

Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds
Title: Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 2/3/2012 4:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 2/6/2012 Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 2:00 am EST


Buffalo practice results in Ruff landing - Vancouver Sun

Buffalo practice results in Ruff landing
Vancouver Sun
Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff suffered three broken ribs on Monday when he collided with defenceman Jordan Leopold during practice. Leopold lost his balance and slid into Ruff, knocking the head coach to the ice. The team issued a news release later ...

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Posted Tuesday, February 7, 2012 12:01 am EST

Herb Fritch takes aim at medical inflation - The Deal Pipeline

Herb Fritch takes aim at medical inflation
The Deal Pipeline
based health insurer Cigna Corp. announced that it would pay $3.8 billion to acquire HealthSpring Inc., a Nashville, Tenn.-based publicly traded health plan focusing exclusively on Medicare recipients. The deal, which closed Jan.

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Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 1:02 pm EST

Canucks keen on Kesler finding his 'crazy good' groove again in Nashville - Vancouver Sun

Canucks keen on Kesler finding his 'crazy good' groove again in Nashville
Vancouver Sun
NASHVILLE — If there's an old country music classic that best describes just how dominant Ryan Kesler was in last season's playoff series against the Nashville Predators, it just might be Crazy by Patsy Cline. Kesler was, after all, crazy good in that ...

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Posted Tuesday, February 7, 2012 2:46 pm EST