Covenant Health

Subtle Symptoms - Women’s Symptoms Often Ignored

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:11:25 EST

If life were like the movies, then any person having a heart attack would experience the same tell-tale symptoms of immense chest pain. However, for many women, the signs of a heart attack can be very subtle; in fact, about a third of women experience no chest pain at all when having a heart attack.

Heart Attack is No ‘Match’ for Senior Tennis Player

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:10:09 EST

Dr. Margaret Heins was competing in a tennis match at Fox Den Country Club last year when she experienced a tiny, but persistent pain in her chest.

“I thought it would go away,” said Heins, an extremely fit and active retired nurse, who also holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology and served as the Director of the Tennessee Wesleyan College Fort Sanders Nursing program.

Don’t be embarrased by chest pain.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:08:54 EST

If you have chest pain don’t be embarrased. Waiting could cost you more than a red face.

Celebrating 15 Years of De-Stressing East Tennessee

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:09:21 EST

For the fifteenth year in a row, Peninsula, a Division of Parkwest Medical Center, is offering expert holiday “survival advice” as a community service. The Holiday Survival Handbook is available online at www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org. All parts of the book may be downloaded free of charge.

10 Tips for Fighting Holiday Weight Gain

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:06:48 EST

Need a plan of action to fight holiday flab? Follow these tips...

Don’t Wait! Use BodyWorks for a Healthy Holiday Season Now.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:04:16 EST

The average person gains 5-7 pounds during the holiday season. Covenant Health exercise physiologist Karen Milligan says, “Don’t be average.”

A 10-minute screening saved my life

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:09:30 EST

Missy Kane says it still seems strange to say she’s a cancer survivor. The Covenant Health fitness expert got a call in September from her dermatologist with news that a biopsy had confirmed a melanoma.

Dr. Randy and Marguerite Graham Lead the Way for 2009 BUDDY’S Race

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:08:22 EST

Sunday afternoon, November 15, will bring the reward for months of work by BUDDY’S Race Against Cancer co-chairs, Dr. Randy and Marguerite Graham. They will fire the gun to start the 16^th annual BUDDY’S Race Against Cancer at 3 p.m. in World’s Fair Park to benefit the cancer outreach services of Thompson Cancer Survival Center.

David Swanagin is Artsclamation!’s Featured Artist for 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:29:51 EST

Self-taught artist David Swanagin is a Nashville transplant from Augusta, Ga., and the Low Country in South Carolina, although he has lived in places from coast to coast because of his father’s career in the U.S. Marine Corps.

‘Art of Healing’ Calendar Features Local and Regional Artwork

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:28:46 EST

Peninsula, the area’s leading provider of mental health services, has produced a full-color wall calendar that showcases artwork from renowned local and regional artists.

A 10-minute screening saved my life

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:20:35 EST

Covenant Health fitness expert Missy Kane discovers that even a tiny spot of cancer can be a big threat. Read the story of her diagnosis, surgery, and recovery.

Covenant Passport Sponsors "Living with Diabetes" Seminar Series

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:58:36 EST

Covenant Health physicians and healthcare experts will help people with diabetes deal with a variety of related health topics through a “Living with Diabetes,” seminar series in November.

You Have Choice. Ask for Covenant Health.

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:29:26 EST

Tell your doctor to refer you to the closest Covenant Health imaging department for convenient, comprehensive and accredited service.

Covenant Health facilities have some of the most advanced equipment on the market and staff who have been expertly trained to use it. Many of these facilities are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, performing hundreds of thousands scans on patients.

New PET/CT Technology Proves Knowledge is Power

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:25:51 EST

When positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) combine, the two powerful modalities give physicians more accurate results, granting them the ability to diagnose cancer sooner—when it is more easily treated.

A Clear View of You Through Imaging Technology

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:21:52 EST

In the war against disease and injury, it’s good to have a battle plan.
The hospitals and affiliate organizations of Covenant Health house the most innovative arsenal of imaging technology in the East Tennessee area. This arsenal is available to diagnose, and in some cases, treat illness and injury with faster results and minimal impact to the patient.

The Breast Centers of Covenant Health

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:37:57 EST

For the latest technology and best treatment in breast health, visit one of the Breast Centers of Covenant Health, listed here.

Could Cancer Be Lurking In Your Family Tree?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:33:34 EST

When people discuss what “runs in the family,” they’re usually referring to hair or eye color. However, genetics may determine if you are at an increased risk for certain cancers.

It Takes Teamwork to Beat Breast Cancer

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:28:51 EST

It takes a team to defeat breast cancer. That’s one of the reasons Covenant Health offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary breast clinics.

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge opened its Comprehensive Breast clinic last year. It provides patients with a dedicated team of specialists that offers state-of-the-art breast care, specifically tailored to each patient and his or her situation.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:33:00 EST

As the area’s most experienced provider of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Methodist’s Wound Treatment Center offers patients with chronic wounds the healing benefits of this gold standard treatment option.

Teaching diabetes skills to last a lifetime

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:30:00 EST

With convenient locations throughout East Tennessee, Covenant Health Diabetes Centers offer a vast range of education, support and self-management tools for people with diabetes and their family members.