Covenant Health is planning to enter bids on its 2006 Auction Rate Securities. Click link below for details. Official Statement CUSIP 499527 AE9 CUSIP 499527 AF6 CUSIP 499527 AG4 CUSIP 499527 AH2 This Week at Covenant Health
	Friday, 05/09 Mommy-to-Mommy Lunches - MMC Mommy-to-Mommy lunches give new mothers opportunities to get together in a relaxed setting, where they can make friends and share their joys and concerns. Monday, 05/12 Heart-healthy Cooking Class - MMC Learn heart-healthy cooking tips. Tuesday, 05/13 Early Pregnancy - MMC Expectant parents up to the 20th week of pregnancy learn about proper eating habits, sleeping patterns and body changes during pregnancy. Tuesday, 05/13 Better Breathers Club May Meeting Do you or someone you love suffer from chronic lung disease? Join Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center as we host the American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club in Sevier County. This support group will meet regularly to share tips and techniques about better managing lung disease. Wednesday, 05/14 Parent2Parent Parents of pre-teens and teens learn ways to establish guidelines for age-appropriate roles in social situations. Thursday, 05/15 Drool Time for Parents (Infant Care) - MMC Parents learn all about baby care with an emphasis on health and safety. Friday, 05/16 Vanderbilt Professor to Present Ethics Workshop at MMC May 16 Dr. Mark J. Bliton from the Vanderbilt School of Medicine will discuss different cultural values when he presents an ethics workshop on “Moral Responsibility in Healthcare: Facing the Future.” Friday, 05/16 Mommy & Me Movies Kick back and relax with your kids at the monthly Mommy & Me Movies. Friday, 05/16 - Friday, 05/30 PASSPORT TRAVEL: 15 days – Exploring Greece & its Islands, Athens, Mykinos, Santorini, mainland Greece - May 16-30, 2008 Explore the historic Greek cities and isles!
	May Screenings May is Stroke Month A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. When either of these things happen, brain cells begin to die and brain damage occurs. Anyone can have a stroke and your chances increase if you meet certain criteria: high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight, or have a family history. This month at both Covenant Health Mall Kiosk locations, we are offering special screenings to help you reduce your risk. Knoxville Center Dates: 05/06 - Cholesterol ($20) (Appointment Required) 05/13 - Body Composition and Stroke Assessment (Free) 05/20 - Carotid Artery (Free) Appointment Required West Town Mall Dates: 05/07 - Cholesterol ($20) (Appointment Required) 05/14 - Body Composition and Stroke Assessment (Free) 05/21 - Carotid Artery (Free) Appointment Required All Screenings from 9am-5pm Cholesterol Screening measures lipids, glucose and triglycerides with a simple finger stick. Fasting for 12 hours is required. Results in less than 10 minutes!! An appointment is required for this screening. (Note: All regular medication should be taken for blood screenings.) To schedule an appointment please call: 541-4500.

On May 29, 1978, Academy Award winning actress Patricia Neal participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the center that bears her name. Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center - A Legacy of Compassion and Recovery (May 05, 2008) On May 29, 1978, at 3:21 p.m., the quick snip of a ribbon ushers into existence what had long been a dream of many: a world class rehabilitation center to help victims of stroke and other traumatic injuries in the heart of southern Appalachia. No... (Read More)

Thompson Cancer Survival Center’s Women’s Wellness Retreat Celebrates Life (May 05, 2008) Thompson Cancer Survival Center treated more than 150 very special ladies to a fun-filled weekend in the mountains at its annual Women’s Wellness Retreat April 18-20 at the Valley View Lodge in Townsend. The Retreat allows local cancer patients and... (Read More) Set Sail with MMC Foundation’s Casino Night 2008 (May 05, 2008) It’s “anchors aweigh” as Methodist Medical Center Foundation presents its sixth annual Casino Night fundraiser, “Cruisin’ for a Cause: Destination Hawaii.” Join your friends for an island adventure on Saturday evening, May 17, at St. Mary’s Columbus... (Read More) Cariten Recognizes “Fittest School Challenge” Winners (May 05, 2008) Twelve Knox County elementary schools had children participating in Cariten’s first “Fittest School Challenge” competition, held during the Cariten Kids’ Run portion of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. Children age 12 and younger who are... (Read More)

Medical Advances Improve Diagnosis, Treatment of Glaucoma (May 07, 2008) To search this article, click on “Edit” on your computer’s menu, select “Find,” and enter your keywords. By Vic Khemsara,... (Read More)