An increase in novel coronavirus cases in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia has prompted Ballad Health to postpone all elective and non-emergent surgeries, including already-scheduled procedures.

The people in the western end of Hamblen County who were driving to Tennova Health facilities in Jefferson City and Newport for surgeries now have a location in their backyard.

ReVIDA Recovery Centers Founder and CEO Lee Dilworth announced Tuesday that Randy Durbin, D.O., M.S.P.H. as medical director for Tennessee.

Holistic Wellness Center cut the ribbon on its new business last week, offering a combination of occupational health and healing through natural medicines.

Covenant Health, the area’s most comprehensive healthcare delivery system, and Hicuity Health, the nation’s leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services, have announced the launch of an innovative virtual health initiative that offers a full complement of telehealth services (“tele-…

The McNabb Center celebrated the opening of its newest building, cutting the ribbon at the new Intensive Long-Term Support (ILS) program. ILS provides supportive living for adults recovering from psychiatric conditions who need assistance living with more independence.

A call for blood donors has gone out because there is a shortage in blood supply nationally and locally. The AABB, America’s Blood Centers and the American Red Cross have released a joint statement that urges people to donate blood.

HealthStar Physicians has recognized HealthStar Physicians Main Laboratory for achieving COLA Laboratory Excellence Award for the second time for this year’s March 23, 2021 inspection.

Senior citizens don’t like to be late.

Tonya Denton, N.P. recently joined Summit Medical Group Morristown as a nurse practitioner and currently is accepting new patients.

While it is important to recognize the need for mental health care throughout the year, as Mental Health Awareness Month, May is a time to intentionally convey the importance of addressing mental health concerns.

The City Council of Morristown and Administrative Staff show their support for the upcoming RAM event this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. You can volunteer by going to the RAM USA website.

Remote Area Medical, a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality, dental, vision and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals, will return to Morristown, this weekend provide free care.

Covenant Medical Group’s Hamblen Primary Care and Prompt Family Care practices are among 24 CMG practices to be awarded recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home Program.

Joe Giza and his wife Mae, have had their share of health issues.

Three Lakeway Area nurses were disciplined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.