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Cat owners should not feed their cat certain varieties of Rachael Ray Nutrish wet cat food because elevated levels of vitamin D found in the product have caused serious illness, prompting the manufacturer to issue a cat food recall. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition of Meadville, Penn. is recalling five varieties of Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® wet cat food due to potentially elevated ...

A free diabetes program will teach the latest in diabetes management techniques for people with with the disease and their caregivers. Diabetes is a complicated disease that can strike fear, confusion, and helplessness in diagnosed people and caregivers. People with diabetes must deal not only with their disease, but also with the impact this has on their lives and emotions. ...

As part of the 2015 National Nurses Week celebration, May 6-12, LeConte Medical Center recognized seven of its outstanding nurses who serve as examples of the top leaders and exceptional professional nurses at LeConte Medical Center. These 2015 Nurse Excellence Award winners will represent LeConte Medical Center at the Regional Cooperative for Professional Nurses Week Nurse Excellence Awards Banquet held at ...

In 399 B.C.E, Athenian philosopher Socrates was famously condemned to die by drinking a cup of liquid distilled from the poison hemlock plant. Many people know the story of Socrates’ death. But what you may not realize is that plant that caused his death is commonly found growing as a weed in pastures throughout the state of Tennessee and it ...

The City of Sevierville, TN government was recently recognized as a Healthier Tennessee Workplace through the Healthier Tennessee initiative. The Healthier Tennessee effort is led by Governor Bill Haslam and made possible by The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness, a non-profit corporation dedicated to enabling and encouraging Tennesseans to lead healthier lives. According to Sevierville Parks and Recreation Superintendent ...

LeConte Sports Medicine is gearing up for our annual pre-participation athletic screenings! All student athletes in Sevier and Cocke Counties are required by the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) to have a pre-participation screening in order to be eligible for tryouts or practices for the 2015-16 school year. The TSSAA requires that these pre-participation screenings take place between April ...

Consumers should check their freezer for recalled Blue Bell ice cream and other products. Blue Bell Creameries, of Brenhan, Texas, announced Monday that the company is recalling all ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and frozen snacks sold in 23 states The company initially recalled a limited number of products in March 2015 after routine sampling by the South Carolina Department ...

LeConte Medical Center is pleased to welcome Jennifer DeBow, RN, BSN, as Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer. DeBow is transferring to LeConte from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, where she serves as the Cardiovascular Service Line Director, and brings with her over 21 years of professional nursing experience including critical care and cath lab nursing leadership roles. DeBow’s professional excellence has ...

Fears of Listeria contamination have prompted a nationwide Sabra hummus recall. Sabra Dipping Co., the largest seller of hummus in the United States, announced on April 8, 2015 that the company is recalling about 30,000 cases of Sabra Classic Hummus sold nationwide because the product may pose a health risk. According to the company, a routine, random sample collected from ...

LeConte Medical Center observed Certified Nurses Day on Tuesday, by honoring seven board-certified nurses who work at the hospital. Board certification of nurses plays an important role in assuring high standards of patient care. “Nursing, like health care in general, has become increasingly complex,” said Janice McKinley, senior vice president and chief nursing officer for Covenant Health, parent company of ...