MAPLE Award Recipient – Pam Murdock
Posted on October 15, 2021At Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System (MHHS), we honor our staff who provide extraordinary care with The MAPLE Award, a locally created recognition program that celebrates the compassion and skills our staff bring to patients and families every day. Pam Murdock was our August Maple Award Recipient. Pam works as a HUC on the 4th floor known […]
Read moreWelcome Michelle Lemberger, MD, FACOG
Posted on October 12, 2021We’re proud to welcome OBGYN physician Michelle Lemberger, MD, FACOG to our women’s healthcare team! Learn more about Dr. Lemberger.
Read moreBreast Cancer: Risk Factors
Posted on October 5, 2021What is a risk factor? A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Risk factors for a certain type of cancer might include smoking, diet, family history, or many other things. The exact cause of someone’s cancer may not be known. But risk factors can make it more likely […]
Read moreVolunteer of the Month – Janice Mills
Posted on September 24, 2021Meet Janice Mills, a dedicated volunteer being honored as volunteer of the month for September 2021. Janice has been a volunteer just over a year. Learn more about her below: What area(s) do you volunteer? ER, Day Surgery, and the check-in station Why did you choose to volunteer at Morristown-Hamblen? I’m retired and needed to […]
Read morePeripheral Arterial Disease
Posted on September 14, 2021What is peripheral arterial disease? Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a slow and progressive disorder of the blood vessels. Narrowing, blockage, or spasms in a blood vessel can cause PAD. PAD may affect any blood vessel outside of the heart. This includes the arteries, veins, or lymphatic vessels. Organs supplied by these vessels, such as […]
Read moreHeart Disease Prevention Starts in Childhood
Posted on September 8, 2021You may think of heart disease as a problem for adults, not for your young children. But the CDC says obesity affects 1 out of every 5 U.S. children. Diet and exercise habits started in childhood can start a lifetime of heart health or a lifetime of heart damage. Some of the causes of adult […]
Read moreVolunteer of the Month – Billy Helton
Posted on August 27, 2021Meet Billy Helton, a dedicated volunteer being honored as volunteer of the month for August 2021. Billy will be celebrating 19 years of volunteer service next month. Learn more about him below: What area(s) do you volunteer? Day Surgery Why did you choose to volunteer at Morristown-Hamblen? To help people. I also enjoy meeting people. […]
Read moreBreastfeeding: Getting Started
Posted on July 26, 2021Breastfeeding your child Breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby. It gives your baby many advantages compared with formula. Your milk contains just the right amount of nutrients. And it is gentle on your baby’s developing stomach, intestines, and other body systems. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly advises exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 […]
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