New research indicates weight loss surgery may reduce the risk for hormone-related cancers It has long been known that being overweight increases your risk for many serious health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Now, there’s evidence that weight loss surgery may impact an individual’s risk of developing cancer. Patients who underwent gastric bypass, gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy had a 77 percent decreased risk of developing hormone-related cancers—such as breast, e... ... Read More

Health system shares five important questions to ask your orthopedic surgeon Millions of Americans have degenerative joint disease. This year, an estimated 700,000 Americans will choose to have knee replacement surgery as a solution for joint pain and discomfort. Are you a candidate? Tennova Healthcare wants you to know that advancements in the treatment of osteoarthritis—including robotic-assisted partial knee replacement—make this an ideal time to talk to an orthopedic surgeon to determine if joint re... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (June 25, 2018) – Summer is officially here. And that means it’s time for backyard pool parties, afternoons on the lake, and beach vacations. For many people, “swimsuit season” is a catalyst for making a serious commitment to losing weight, but traditional methods—like restrictive dieting and extensive exercise—do not provide sustained weight loss results for everyone. If you’ve failed to lose weight through conventional methods and are considering a more aggressive approach this year, Ten... ... Read More

Health system marks Wound Care Awareness Week, June 5–9 Chronic wounds affect 6.7 million people in the United States, and the incidence is rising. Concern over healing-resistant wounds goes beyond pain and discomfort. It can lead to immobility and a decline in general health and emotional well-being. June 5–9 is Wound Care Awareness Week, and Tennova Healthcare wants Tennesseans to know there are advanced treatment options available to address hard-to-heal wounds. “Chronic wounds affect an increasing n... ... Read More

Women receive special pampering and a gift when they schedule a screening mammogram KNOXVILLE, TN (April 25, 2018) – As we get ready to celebrate the special women in our lives, Tennova Healthcare is encouraging people to talk to their moms about the importance of getting screened for breast cancer. While it may not sound like the traditional Mother’s Day gift, having a simple conversation could save a life. Tennova is offering a Mother’s Day Mammogram Special this year at eight locations. Bring your mo... ... Read More

Dr. Gabriel Ojeda and Dr. Janet Eichholz specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease KNOXVILLE, TN (April 18, 2018) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Gabriel Ojeda, M.D., cardiologist, to his new medical practice at Tennova Cardiology – Tellico. He is accepting new patients at his office in the Tellico Village community at 202 Dohi Drive, Loudon, Tennessee. Dr. Ojeda will also see patients at East Tennessee Heart Consultants on the campus of Turkey Creek Medical Center, 10800 Parksid... ... Read More

New research indicates weight loss surgery prolongs lifespan for obese patients It has long been known that being overweight increases your risk for many serious health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis. Now, there’s evidence that weight loss surgery has the potential to do more than simply reduce risk for these conditions—it also may increase lifespan for obese patients. Obese middle-aged men and women who had bariatric surgery have half the deat... ... Read More

You may already appreciate the value of a good night’s sleep. After all, who wants to fall asleep during a much-anticipated lunch date or that important 3 p.m. conference call? However, Tennova Healthcare reports one of the best reasons to consistently pursue the right amount of quality sleep is the impact it can have on your heart health. “In the last 50 years, sleep duration has decreased an average of two hours per night for adults in the United States,” said Dewey McWhirter, M.D., a sleep medicine p... ... Read More

Women receive special pampering and a gift when they schedule a screening mammogram KNOXVILLE, TN (January 29, 2018) – As we get ready to celebrate the sweethearts in our lives, Tennova Healthcare is encouraging people to talk to their moms, sisters, daughters, wives and girlfriends about the importance of getting screened for breast cancer. While it may not sound like the traditional Valentine’s Day gift, having a simple conversation could save a life. Tennova is offering Valentine’s Day Mammogram Spec... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2018) - Tennova Healthcare today announced a new strategic plan to enhance care and the experience of patients and physicians at its Knoxville area hospitals. Under the plan, Tennova will reconfigure the inpatient services offered at North Knoxville Medical Center, Physicians Regional Medical Center and Turkey Creek Medical Center and develop new outpatient centers in the Knoxville area. It will no longer build a replacement hospital for Physicians Regional Medical Center. “As... ... Read More