Saturday, April 19, 2014

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Living Well

BlueCross 2013 Outreach Efforts Total $11.3 Million

Following its long-time practice of helping Tennesseans achieve better health, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee invested $11.3 million in 2013 to projects across Tennessee that emphasize healthy living, health care access and quality of life. More than 180 individual organizations plus another 200 elementary and middle schools benefited from BlueCross contributions. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation, BlueCross ... (click for more)

Life Care volunteer Christian McDonald took her therapy and diabetes alert dog, Luke, to spend an exciting afternoon with residents at the Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence in Collegedale. Smiles lit up their faces as residents took turns petting and loving on Luke. The residents always enjoy interacting with the sweet and playful animals that visit the Memory Care community for Pet therapy. Shown are Emma Johnson and JoAnn Johnson.

Photo by Amy Clarke

Life Care volunteer Christian McDonald took her therapy and diabetes alert dog, Luke, to spend an exciting afternoon with residents at the Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence in Collegedale. Smiles lit up their faces as residents took turns petting and loving on Luke. The residents always enjoy interacting with the sweet and playful animals that visit the Memory Care community for Pet therapy. Shown are Emma Johnson and JoAnn Johnson.

Parkridge Health System Hospitals Support Donate Life Month

Parkridge Health System Appoints Maurya-Smith As Director Of Physician Relations

Three Parkridge Health System facilities have joined forces with Tennessee Donor Services in April to observe Donate Life Month and help spread the word about the importance of organ donation registration. Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital and Grandview Medical Center are ... (click for more)

Daisy Maurya-Smith has joined the staff of Parkridge Health System as director of Physician Relations. In her new role, Ms. Maurya-Smith will help manage and strengthen physician relationships with Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital. Ms. Maurya-Smith earned her bachelor’s ... (click for more)

April 17, 2014

Fourth Annual Tucker’s Trek 5K And One-Mile Fun Run Is May 18

April 16, 2014

Groundbreaking Ceremony For Morning Pointe Of Chattanooga At Shallowford Set For April 22

April 16, 2014

Let's Sing From Memory Group Is For Alzheimer's Patients And Caregivers

The fourth annual Tucker’s Trek 5K and one-mile fun run benefiting Emily’s Power for a Cure Neuroblastoma Foundation takes place Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at Baylor’s new Tucker Hunt '16 Memorial ... (click for more)

Independent Healthcare Properties (IHP) and Morning Pointe Assisted Living will kick off the groundbreaking celebration for the new Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford on April 22 at ... (click for more)

Christ United Methodist Church has started a new ministry for those in the community with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. “Let’s Sing from Memory” provides ... (click for more)

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