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Methodist Medical Center News Archives

 June, 2008
  • 06/30/08 - Register Now for MMC's 'Eating to Stay Cool' Cooking Class
    On sizzling summer days, hot meals aren’t always appetizing. “Eating to Stay Cool,” a heart-healthy cooking class sponsored by Methodist Medical Center's cardiopulmonary program, will show you how to ...  (more)
  • 06/20/08 - Methodist Speech Therapist Attends Course on Swallowing Disorders
    Linda Singleton, a senior speech-language pathologist with Methodist Therapy, recently completed a course on disorders of the esophagus that affect swallowing. “Esophageal Dysphagia: Applications f ...  (more)
  • 06/20/08 - MMC's July's Activities Include Camps for Teens & Pre-Teens, Smoking Cessation, Cookng & Family Classes
    In July, Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge will offer hands-on health careers camps for middle school and high school students, smoking cessation classes, a heart-healthy cooking class, Safe Sitte ...  (more)
  • 06/18/08 - Joint Replacement Surgery & Therapy Offer Hope to Millions
    By Amy Sloan, PTA, Marianne Griffith, PTA, Michelle Jordan, PTA, Lichelle Martin, PTA, and Wrenda Andres, PTA The need for total hip and knee joint replacement will increase over the next 2 ...  (more)
  • 06/16/08 - ‘Something’s just not right.’ - Methodist Physicians Treat Uterine Fibroids
    Did you know that 20 to 40 percent of all women over the age of 35 will develop uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of tissue and muscle cells that develop within the walls of ...  (more)
  • 06/10/08 - Regular Mammograms Offer Peace of Mind
    Most women realize the importance of maintaining their health with regular visits to the dentist, eye doctor, and family physician. Yet it is both surprising and sad the number of women who don’t real ...  (more)
  • 06/04/08 - Communicating with People Who Are Hearing Impaired
    By Ann Ross, CCC/SLP We frequently associate hearing impairment with aging, and it is a problem for some seniors. Hearing loss can, however, occur at any age. Communication between hear ...  (more)

  •  May, 2008
  • 05/07/08 - MMC Plans Full Schedule of Classes for All Ages in June
  • 05/05/08 - New Technology at MMC Wound Treatment Center Gives Patient Hope After 25 Years

  •  April, 2008
  • 04/30/08 - May classes at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
  • 04/28/08 - Vanderbilt Professor to Present Ethics Workshop May 16 at MMC
  • 04/15/08 - Methodist Therapists Receive Training on Behavioral Problems that Affect Therapy
  • 04/01/08 - Methodist Therapist Receives Training in Children's Sensory Disorders

  •  March, 2008
  • 03/24/08 - High Definition Imaging at MMC Helps Doctors Better Diagnose GI Problems

  •  February, 2008
  • 02/16/08 - Because there’s no replacement for you – Methodist opens new joint replacement center of excellence
  • 02/14/08 - Vascular Center in Oak Ridge Earns National Recogntion

  •  January, 2008
  • 01/30/08 - Robotic Surgery Is Transforming Treatment of Prostate Cancer
  • 01/11/08 - MMC Therapy Staff Member Receives Training in Edema Management
  • 01/04/08 - Happy New Year, Baby!

  •  December, 2007
  • 12/14/07 - Santa Visits Mommy2Mommy Lunch
  • 12/10/07 - Robotics at Methodist – Surgical Precision, Minimal Incision
  • 12/04/07 - Anesthesia Awareness Not Common, Despite What Movies Say

  •  November, 2007
  • 11/26/07 - MMC Is First in Tennessee to Use Next Generation Ultrasound For Heart Disease
  • 11/13/07 - MMC Stroke Support Group Plans Holiday Dinner in New Location

  •  October, 2007
  • 10/31/07 - Holiday Lights Shine as a Symbol of Hope at Methodist Medical Center
  • 10/29/07 - ‘Mommy’ Network, MMC’s Family Education Program Help New Moms Thrive
  • 10/15/07 - MMC Technologist Earns National EEG Certification
  • 10/15/07 - Acorn Classic makes a hole-in-one

  •  September, 2007
  • 09/17/07 - Nothing But ‘Net—Wireless at MMC

  •  August, 2007
  • 08/30/07 - Dr. Montalvo, Gastroenterologist, Joins MMC Staff
  • 08/21/07 - Dr. Grace, Sports Medicine Physician, Joins MMC Staff
  • 08/20/07 - New Program at Methodist Therapy Helps Physically Impaired Drivers
  • 08/13/07 - Methodist’s Next Generation iLabTM Offers Physicians the Latest Tool in Combating Heart Disease
  • 08/13/07 - Putting Your Fears to Rest
  • 08/09/07 - MMC 1st in Tennessee to Use Next Generation Ultrasound
  • 08/06/07 - Dr. Sheth Joins MMC Staff

  •  July, 2007
  • 07/31/07 - Methodist Therapist Certified in Lymphedema Therapy
  • 07/27/07 - MMC Tops in Tennesse for Preventing Surgery-related Infections
  • 07/23/07 - Methodist Medical Center names new President/CAO

  •  June, 2007
  • 06/25/07 - Tired of Being Tired? MMC Sleep Center Moves, Adds New Technology, Support Group
  • 06/11/07 - MMC, ‘Mommy2Mommy’ Network - Helping new moms cope, thrive
  • 06/04/07 - Methodist Medical Center joins the ROBOTICS REVOLUTION

  •  May, 2007
  • 05/25/07 - Minor Symptoms Mean Major Problems In Life of ‘Go Red for Women’ Speaker

  •  April, 2007
  • 04/19/07 - MMC to Offer ‘Healthy Meals in a Hurry’ Class
  • 04/19/07 - Learn More about Childbirth, Parenting, Preparing Healthy Meals in a Hurry
  • 04/04/07 - Dr. Bill Nowlin, lead developer of robotic technology and ORHS grad, to speak at Pollard on April 13
  • 04/02/07 - Methodist Therapist Attends Seminar on Swallowing Disorders

  •  March, 2007
  • 03/12/07 - Find your doctor with Methodist Medical Center’s 2007 Physician Directory
  • 03/06/07 - MMC Cancer Unit Manager Receives UT Nursing Alumni Award
  • 03/01/07 - McNally Receives UT Alumni Award For Outstanding Achievement

  •  January, 2007
  • 01/08/07 - MMC is first Tennessee Hospital to earn Energy Star Award
  • 01/08/07 - MMC Offer Tips for Keeping New Year’s Resolution to Get More Exercise in 2007

  •  December, 2006
  • 12/29/06 - Second Annual Doc Rock Event to Benefit Knoxville-Based Health Charity
  • 12/18/06 - MMC Therapist Earns Board Recognition From National Speech-Language Association
  • 12/04/06 - Focus on Quality = Better Care at MMC

  •  November, 2006
  • 11/21/06 - MMC Physician Earns Board Certification in Sleep Medicine
  • 11/20/06 - Cancer Delays Couple’s Wedding – But Only Temporarily
  • 11/20/06 - Hall Joins Methodist Therapy Staff
  • 11/20/06 - Methodist Therapy Staff Members Receive Advanced Training In Treating Shoulder Injuries
  • 11/14/06 - Holiday Lights: Imagine what a thousand lights can do in the lives of cancer patients
  • 11/13/06 - Holiday Lights are Brightening Lives at the Hospitality Houses
  • 11/06/06 - MMC, Community Join Forces to Bring Robotic Surgery to Oak Ridge

  •  October, 2006
  • 10/23/06 - OVERALL RESULTS - 20th ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ROSE 5K Walk/Run for Women
  • 10/05/06 - CDC Indicates Low Surgical Infection Rates at MMC

  •  September, 2006
  • 09/25/06 - Methodist Medical Center Ranked Among Top 50 Hospitals in Nation
  • 09/21/06 - Methodist Medical Center Ranked in Top 50 Hospitals Nationally

  •  August, 2006
  • 08/28/06 - Methodist Medical Center Offers More for Moms, Families
  • 08/16/06 - MMC Plans Family Classes in September, Gears Up for ‘Run for the Rose’ in October
  • 08/04/06 - Methodist Therapy staff members receive advanced training

  •  July, 2006
  • 07/28/06 - MMC Opens Infusion Center for IV Treatment
  • 07/24/06 - MMC Therapist Certified In Treating Balance Disorders
  • 07/24/06 - MMC Ranked Top Hospital in Tennessee, Earns National Award for Heart Failure Treatment
  • 07/18/06 - MMC Offers ‘Safe Sitters’ Class in July, August

  •  June, 2006
  • 06/13/06 - MMC HealthWorks™ adds Business Development Manager
  • 06/07/06 - MMC Named Top Hospital in Tennessee for Second Straight Year

  •  May, 2006
  • 05/15/06 - MMC Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Heart Failure Treatment
  • 05/15/06 - MMC’s Opens High Tech Center For Treatment of Non-Healing Wounds
  • 05/03/06 - Methodist Therapy to Host 2-day Seminar on Pediatric Feeding, Swallowing Problems

  •  April, 2006
  • 04/14/06 - Cooking and Family Classes offered in May at Methodist Medical Center
  • 04/03/06 - Methodist Medical Center: ‘Building a Higher Standard’ with New ER

  •  March, 2006
  • 03/27/06 - MMC to Offer Smoking Cessation, Exercise & Family Classes in April
  • 03/06/06 - MMC offers smoking cessation classes in April, May

  •  February, 2006
  • 02/13/06 - Grand opening is sweet news at Methodist Medical Center

  •  December, 2005
  • 12/07/05 - MMC’s Smoking Cessation Class Can Help Smokers Resolve to Quit
  • 12/06/05 - DiAndre Johnson awarded MMCer of the Month for December
  • 12/06/05 - Holiday Lights for Health

  •  November, 2005
  • 11/28/05 - One Light Can Change a Life…Holiday Lights for Health campaign to benefit the Hospitality Houses
  • 11/10/05 - MMC Named First in Tennessee Quality Rankings
  • 11/01/05 - Congrats to Susan LaRue

  •  October, 2005
  • 10/24/05 - 21st Century Surgical Techniques, Technology Make Tremendous Difference For Patients at Methodist

  •  September, 2005
  • 09/29/05 - Still time to register for the Acorn Classic golf tournament
  • 09/26/05 - Congrats to Pete Petrey - September’s MMCer of the Month!
  • 09/19/05 - MMC’s cardiopulmonary rehab earns recertification
  • 09/19/05 - Run for the Rose 5K
  • 09/13/05 - Methodist Medical Center’s Health Night on the Town
  • 09/06/05 - MMC plans heart-healthy cooking class, family education classes, return of ‘PUMP’ exercise
  • 09/05/05 - Put on your walking or running shoes and ‘Run for the Rose’ Oct. 15

  •  August, 2005
  • 08/29/05 - Congrats to Jennifer McKenzie - August’s MMCer of the Month!
  • 08/19/05 - Ritzy Thimble Quilt Guild donates handmade quilts to the Hospitality House of the Methodist Medical Center Foundation
  • 08/15/05 - August Health Night
  • 08/01/05 - July’s MMCer of the Month is Keith Gillis

  •  June, 2005
  • 06/20/05 - Brookshire Earns Breast Ultrasound Credentials
  • 06/20/05 - Cardiac Rehab at MMC

  •  May, 2005
  • 05/24/05 - Dr. Singh, Kidney Specialist, Joins MMC Medical Staff

  •  April, 2005
  • 04/07/05 - MMC helps raise awareness of hearing, speech disorders

  •  March, 2005
  • 03/21/05 - New Hip Joint Procedure at MMC Gets Patients Back on Their Feet Faster
  • 03/17/05 - Dr. McKellar Named MMC's Chief of Staff
  • 03/07/05 - Methodist Therapy helps children with sensory problems lead normal lives

  •  February, 2005
  • 02/28/05 - MMC Surgeon Trained to Use Covenant Health's New Robotics System
  • 02/14/05 - Nurse Practitioners Joins MMC HealthWorks Staff

  •  January, 2005
  • 01/06/05 - MMC to offer ‘Freedom from Smoking’ classes

  •  December, 2004
  • 12/06/04 - One Light Can Change a Life…
  • 12/01/04 - Advanced Technology at MMC Benefits Hysterectomy Patients

  •  November, 2004
  • 11/22/04 - Methodist Medical Center’s Health Night on the Town
  • 11/22/04 - Holiday Lights for Health fundraiser
  • 11/16/04 - Methodist Medical Center opens one of area’s most advanced laparoscopic surgery suites
  • 11/15/04 - MMC plans class for new dads, movie for moms

  •  October, 2004
  • 10/28/04 - Physical Therapist for Children Joins MMC Staff
  • 10/27/04 - Methodist Therapy to sponsor 3-day certification course
  • 10/01/04 - Methodist Medical Center Family Education Classes

  •  September, 2004
  • 09/20/04 - Health Night on the Town
  • 09/20/04 - MMC’s new hospital-based occupational health clinic benefits employers, workers
  • 09/13/04 - Swing! Methodist Hospital Foundation’s Acorn Classic Golf Tournament

  •  August, 2004
  • 08/18/04 - Acorn Classic golf tournament scheduled
  • 08/17/04 - Run for the Rose scheduled at MMC
  • 08/13/04 - Dr. Whitley, neurosurgeon, joins MMC medical staff
  • 08/12/04 - Methodist Medical Center’s Health Night on the Town
  • 08/09/04 - Stephen Bowers named July’s MMCer of the Month

  •  June, 2004
  • 06/21/04 - Free catalog of classes, activities at Methodist Medical Center now available
  • 06/07/04 - Methodist unveils plans for $40 million renovation and expansion
  • 06/04/04 - Methodist Therapy adds speech pathologist, occupational therapists
  • 06/01/04 - Family education program offerings

  •  May, 2004
  • 05/26/04 - Tina Johnston named May’s MMCer of the Month

  •  April, 2004
  • 04/27/04 - Shanella Hawkins named April’s MMCer of the Month
  • 04/12/04 - MMC’s Health Night in April

  •  March, 2004
  • 03/29/04 - Jana James named March’s MMCer of the Month
  • 03/16/04 - The Wellness Place plans March programs
  • 03/16/04 - Diabetes the topic of March’s Health Night at MMC
  • 03/15/04 - Looking for your ideas ...
  • 03/15/04 - Learn It & Live It!
  • 03/12/04 - Methodist Medical Center Announces Major Expansion and Renovation

  •  February, 2004
  • 02/24/04 - MMC plans classes for new, expectant parents
  • 02/24/04 - Congrats to Linda Foltz, February’s MMCer of the Month!
  • 02/24/04 - Moore Named New MMC Sleep Center Supervisor
  • 02/11/04 - Methodist Hospital Foundation to host second annual 'Puttin’ on the Glitz'
  • 02/02/04 - WATE-TV6 HealthLine
  • 02/02/04 - Methodist receives national recognition for reducing ICU deaths, complications

  •  January, 2004
  • 01/28/04 - The Wellness Place at Methodist offers programs for February
  • 01/26/04 - The Wellness Place
  • 01/26/04 - Kyle Lovett named January’s MMCer of the Month
  • 01/23/04 - The Wellness Place at Methodist
  • 01/19/04 - January’s Health Night
  • 01/13/04 - MMC to co-sponsor program on 'meth' dangers Jan. 20
  • 01/05/04 - Gestational Diabetes Management Program

  •  December, 2003
  • 12/29/03 - MMC plans classes for new, expectant families in mid-late January
  • 12/22/03 - The Wellness Place at Methodist offers programs for January
  • 12/18/03 - Curt West chosen as 2003 MMCer of the Year
  • 12/16/03 - Ready to stop smoking? MMC classes can help
  • 12/16/03 - MMC plans variety of family classes in January
  • 12/10/03 - Brachytherapy at Methodist gives men another weapon against prostate cancer
  • 12/09/03 - MMC Volunteer wins Meritorious Service Award at 2003 THA Awards of Excellence
  • 12/08/03 - Nina Carlisle named December’s MMCer of the Month
  • 12/04/03 - MMC's Family Education Coordinator Wins 'Community Hero' Award
  • 12/01/03 - Willpower and addiction: A surprising misconception
  • 12/01/03 - December programs scheduled at The Wellness Place at Methodist
  • 12/01/03 - The Wellness Place at Methodist offers phones to seniors in need
  • 12/01/03 - Holiday Lights for Health Celebration scheduled at MMC
  • 12/01/03 - MMC plans classes for expectant families in mid- to late-December

  •  November, 2003
  • 11/24/03 - One Light Can Change a Life…
  • 11/24/03 - Verna Haufe named November’s MMCer of the Month
  • 11/20/03 - MMC plans ob classes, yoga pre-registration in December
  • 11/17/03 - Health Night on the Town
  • 11/10/03 - Holiday Lights
  • 11/10/03 - Health Night on the Town
  • 11/04/03 - MMC donates microscope and supplies to medical mission trip
  • 11/03/03 - Family Education Classes at Methodist Medical Center

  •  October, 2003
  • 10/31/03 - Internal medicine specialist joins MMC's medical staff
  • 10/27/03 - Congratulations to Cynthia Young
  • 10/27/03 - Health Night
  • 10/27/03 - Congratulations to Arlene Haire
  • 10/24/03 - November programs
  • 10/17/03 - At Methodist Medical Center, Chest cancer patients get head start on ‘new’ approach to treatment
  • 10/13/03 - MMC to offer infant care, exercise classes in October
  • 10/13/03 - Health Night on the Town

  •  September, 2003
  • 09/29/03 - Fourth Annual Walk to Remember Planned at MMC
  • 09/23/03 - Edward Taylor named September’s MMCer of the Month
  • 09/22/03 - October programs scheduled at The Wellness Place at Methodist
  • 09/15/03 - September’s Health Night on the Town
  • 09/15/03 - Run for the Rose
  • 09/04/03 - Methodist Hospital Foundation's Acorn Classic

  •  August, 2003
  • 08/28/03 - Hospitality House volunteers celebrated at luncheon in honor of National Hospitality House Week, July 20-26
  • 08/26/03 - September programs scheduled at The Wellness Place at Methodist
  • 08/22/03 - Trish Polfus chosen as August’s MMCer of the Month
  • 08/18/03 - ICU wins national award
  • 08/18/03 - Varicose veins are topic of August’s Health Night
  • 08/18/03 - Run for the Rose
  • 08/14/03 - Varicose veins topic of August’s Health Night
  • 08/14/03 - MMC's intensive care unit receives national award

  •  July, 2003
  • 07/30/03 - New hemorrhoid surgery at MMC brings patients faster relief
  • 07/29/03 - MMC family classes in late August focus on childbirth, baby care.
  • 07/25/03 - The Wellness Place at Methodist August program offerings
  • 07/17/03 - MMC plans childbirth classes in early August
  • 07/17/03 - Volunteer Services, MMC honors scholarship recipients
  • 07/16/03 - Marc Smith chosen as July’s MMCer of the Month

  •  June, 2003
  • 06/25/03 - Curt West chosen as June’s MMC'er of the Month
  • 06/23/03 - The Wellness Place at Methodist July program offerings
  • 06/23/03 - Congrats to Curt West
  • 06/23/03 - Volunteer news
  • 06/20/03 - Early July MMC Classes Emphasize Pregnancy, New Families
  • 06/09/03 - Safe Sitters®
  • 06/02/03 - Safe Sitters® classes offered at MMC

  •  May, 2003
  • 05/20/03 - Patient safety topic of May’s Health Night
  • 05/19/03 - Health Night on the Town to Discuss Patient Safety

  •  April, 2003
  • 04/30/03 - MMC and Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning team up for summer term activities
  • 04/25/03 - MMC plans education classes for parents, grandparents in May
  • 04/24/03 - MMC thanks their volunteers
  • 04/22/03 - Charlotte Hawn chosen as April’s MMCer of the Month
  • 04/18/03 - Methodist Hospital Renovations
  • 04/16/03 - May programs and offerings at The Wellness Place at Methodist
  • 04/04/03 - MMC's Highest Standard promise extends to president
  • 04/04/03 - Flea Market Planned to Raise Money for Relay For Life

  •  March, 2003
  • 03/31/03 - Special program to be held in April on screening for vascular disease
  • 03/28/03 - The Wellness Place at Methodist requests donations of recyclable cellular phones
  • 03/25/03 - Menopause
  • 03/25/03 - Healthier eating in March
  • 03/21/03 - The Wellness Place at Methodist’s April programs & offerings
  • 03/17/03 - Patsy Mitchell chosen as March’s MMCer of the Month
  • 03/17/03 - Menopause
  • 03/17/03 - Health of the family
  • 03/14/03 - Menopause topic of March’s Health Night at MMC
  • 03/03/03 - Tickets on sale
  • 03/03/03 - Relay For Life
  • 03/03/03 - American Golf Classic

  •  February, 2003
  • 02/24/03 - Former Junior volunteer receives scholarship
  • 02/24/03 - Congrats!
  • 02/24/03 - Women and heart disease
  • 02/18/03 - March program offerings at The Wellness Place at Methodist
  • 02/18/03 - Methodist Hospital Foundation plans event, “Puttin’ on the Glitz”
  • 02/17/03 - MMC is first Tennessee hospital to offer new ‘no incision’ birth control procedure
  • 02/17/03 - Buy your ticket today
  • 02/17/03 - What’s eating you?
  • 02/17/03 - Women and heart disease
  • 02/12/03 - Joan Weaver chosen as MMCer of the Month for February
  • 02/10/03 - Congrats!
  • 02/10/03 - Tickets on sale now for Foundation’s 'Puttin’ on the Glitz'
  • 02/10/03 - 'Women and Heart Disease' is topic of February’s Health Night
  • 02/04/03 - Methodist cancer center recruits African-American for prostate study
  • 02/03/03 - Congrats to Kerri Hunt
  • 02/03/03 - MMC physicians
  • 02/03/03 - Tickets on sale now
  • 02/03/03 - Medic blood drive at MMC

  •  January, 2003
  • 01/27/03 - Health Night this week
  • 01/20/03 - Oak Ridge Relay For Life
  • 01/20/03 - Health Night
  • 01/13/03 - Parkinson’s disease is topic for Methodist’s Health Night in January
  • 01/13/03 - Congrats to Jeff Hall, MMCer of the Year for 2002
  • 01/13/03 - “Freedom from Smoking” ®

  •  December, 2002
  • 12/20/02 - Merry Christmas – and get well soon!
  • 12/17/02 - Jeff Baker chosen MMCer of the Month for December
  • 12/16/02 - Offerings at The Wellness Place at Methodist for January

  •  November, 2002
  • 11/21/02 - The Wellness Place at Methodist hosts open house and other programs for December
  • 11/18/02 -