Bright Days Ahead
Posted on May 31, 2018Robin MacLean guesses that she did the most damage to her skin during the early part of her career with the United States Navy while stationed in Hawaii. Several days later MacLean found out the mole on her back was a cancerous melanoma.
Going Beyond the Limit
Posted on May 24, 2018Tammy Brooks arrived by helicopter at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center at least 24 hours – maybe even several days – after suffering an acute ischemic stroke.
April DAISY Award Winner – Jim Mead
Posted on May 23, 2018Jim Mead, a RN in critical care, is the recipient of the April DAISY Award.
Stroke Care – Not Just Anywhere
Posted on May 17, 2018Stroke Care – Not Just Anywhere LeRoy Coleman, 75, of Talbott, had decided to lie down and rest a bit before launching into his afternoon activities. But there was a problem. He couldn’t seem to get both arms and both legs all the way onto the couch. LeRoy’s body wasn’t doing what he wanted it […]
The Greatest Adventure: Pregnancy
Posted on May 10, 2018After years of trying to start a family, tests revealed Roque had a blood clotting issue. Combined with her advanced age, this caused her next pregnancy to be classified as “high risk.” That’s when she was referred to Fort Sanders Perinatal Center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Student Nurse Appreciation – Brittany Reeves
Posted on May 9, 2018We can’t celebrate National Nurses Week without acknowledging our talented group of student nurses.