Flu Vaccine Nearly 60 Percent Effective 2015-2016 Season The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today reported preliminary overall influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) of 59 percent this season. These data were presented at a meeting of the agency’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) in Atlanta. This finding is comparable to past estimates for seasons when
Read moreWhat should I do to protect myself from flu this season? CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease. People should begin getting vaccinated soon after flu vaccine becomes available, if possible by October, to ensure
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KNOXVILLE location NEW hours as of September 1st 2015 As of September 1st 2015 our Knoxville location will have new hours: MONDAY-SATURDAY: 8AM-8PM SUNDAY: 10AM-6PM
Read moreMedical Errors Now Are The Third Leading Cause Of Death In The US An average of 251,454 deaths per year in the United States are caused by medical error. Even that figure probably underestimates the actual number, because it includes only deaths in hospitals, not in out-patient surgery centers, nursing homes, or other health care
Read moreTreat Osteoporosis, But For How Long? A task force of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research has released guidelines on the optimal duration of bisphosphonate therapy in patients with osteoporosis. Published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, the guidance recommends that clinicians consider reassessing a woman’s fracture risk after 5 years
Read moreNOW WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS IN SEVIERVILLE LOCATION If you are looking for a primary care doctor we are pleased to inform you that we are accepting new patients age 18 years and older. Please call us to schedule your appointment (865) 248-2014. Most insurance plans are accepted including Tenncare (United Healthcare Community Plan,
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