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Posts categorized as “Patient Stories”

Practitioner-Turned-Patient

Posted on December 3, 2020

Whitney Copeland knew she needed to change her lifestyle. After weight-loss surgery at Fort Sanders Regional, she can keep up with her patients and kids.


Catching Lung Cancer Early

Posted on November 19, 2020

Gregory Dorsett had just come in for a regular physical. The next thing he knew, he was receiving a low-dose CT scan that found his lung cancer early.


Fast Forward

Posted on November 5, 2020

Matthew Porterfield prepares for the 2020 virtual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon with help from the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center.


Double Punch

Posted on October 22, 2020

Wilma Cason beat breast cancer twice with the help of Thompson Comprehensive Breast Center, a department of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.


A Stress-Lowering Approach to Weight Loss

Posted on October 15, 2020

Michelle Watkins found support at the Fort Sanders Weight Management Center to help her manage her unique stress condition.


Restful Nights, Better Days

Posted on October 1, 2020

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center’s Sleep Disorder Center helped Debbie Bullen stop snoring and improve her quality of life.