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East Tennessee Faces Mental Health Crisis After TornadoesEast Tennessee Faces Mental Health Crisis After Tornadoes

East Tennessee Faces Mental Health Crisis After Tornadoes

News Summary East Tennessee is currently experiencing a mental health crisis as communities recover from recent tornadoes that caused significant…

3 weeks ago
Knoxville Teen Wins Teen of Impact for Heart HealthKnoxville Teen Wins Teen of Impact for Heart Health

Knoxville Teen Wins Teen of Impact for Heart Health

News Summary Ananya Nair, a sophomore from Knoxville, receives the Teen of Impact award from the American Heart Association for…

2 months ago
Knoxville Battles Winter Respiratory Crisis as Nurses Step UpKnoxville Battles Winter Respiratory Crisis as Nurses Step Up

Knoxville Battles Winter Respiratory Crisis as Nurses Step Up

News Summary As winter descends on Knoxville, Tennessee, local hospitals are grappling with a surge in respiratory illnesses, prompting nurses…

3 months ago
Knoxville’s Pioneering AI Technology Takes on Breast CancerKnoxville’s Pioneering AI Technology Takes on Breast Cancer

Knoxville’s Pioneering AI Technology Takes on Breast Cancer

News Summary In a major advancement for breast cancer detection, Knoxville's Mosaic Breast Imaging Center has become the first private…

3 months ago
East Tennessee Surgeons Revolutionize Knee Replacement with RoboticsEast Tennessee Surgeons Revolutionize Knee Replacement with Robotics

East Tennessee Surgeons Revolutionize Knee Replacement with Robotics

News Summary In Knoxville, East Tennessee, orthopedic surgeons are enhancing knee replacement surgeries using advanced robotics, specifically the Mako system.…

4 months ago
Community Rallies to Support Knoxville Restaurant Owner’s Kidney DonationCommunity Rallies to Support Knoxville Restaurant Owner’s Kidney Donation

Community Rallies to Support Knoxville Restaurant Owner’s Kidney Donation

News Summary In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Knoxville deli owner Walter Ajlouny received a life-saving kidney transplant thanks…

4 months ago
School Closures in East Tennessee and Kentucky Due to Illness and FloodingSchool Closures in East Tennessee and Kentucky Due to Illness and Flooding

School Closures in East Tennessee and Kentucky Due to Illness and Flooding

News Summary East Tennessee and Kentucky are experiencing widespread school closures as health concerns rise amidst a peak flu season…

4 months ago
Flu Frenzy Hits Knoxville: Businesses and Schools Feeling the HeatFlu Frenzy Hits Knoxville: Businesses and Schools Feeling the Heat

Flu Frenzy Hits Knoxville: Businesses and Schools Feeling the Heat

News Summary Knoxville is facing an unprecedented flu season with local pharmacists overwhelmed by a surge in cases. The Tennessee…

4 months ago
Knoxville Pharmacist John Duncan Honored with Angel AwardKnoxville Pharmacist John Duncan Honored with Angel Award

Knoxville Pharmacist John Duncan Honored with Angel Award

News Summary John Duncan, a pharmacist at Kroger in Knoxville, has been awarded the Angel Award for his quick response…

4 months ago
Knoxville Expands Mental Health Crisis Response ProgramKnoxville Expands Mental Health Crisis Response Program

Knoxville Expands Mental Health Crisis Response Program

News Summary The Knoxville City Council has approved an $820,000 expansion of the Co-responder program, increasing mental health crisis response…

5 months ago