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10/31/2025

🧡🎃 Halloween cuteness overload! 👶 Our tiniest Vols dressed up for their very first spooky season, and we couldn’t keep all this sweetness to ourselves.

Swipe to view the full album and see all the adorable costumes our NICU team and volunteers helped bring to life! 💫

Please note: All infants were safely monitored (and cuddled) during this photoshoot.

10/30/2025

Cold and flu season is here, and UT Medical Center Urgent Care is ready to help you stay well and feel better fast with convenient, expert care near you. You can also take steps to protect yourself and your family:

• Wash your hands often
• Get plenty of rest
• Eat well and stay hydrated
• Stay home when you’re sick

When seasonal illnesses strike, count on UT Medical Center Urgent Care to provide the care you need, when you need it.

Find a location near you: https://bit.ly/4pvIeEX

10/30/2025

We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Haleigh Hunter to our Family Medicine Physician team at UT Medical Center! Dr. Hunter earned her medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, IL. She also completed her residency in Family Medicine here at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Please help us welcome Dr. Hunter!

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10/29/2025

It's Orthopaedic Nurses Week and we celebrate the meaningful role that all our orthopaedic nurses play here at UT Medical Center!

Today we spotlight one of our tremendous Orthopaedic Nurses, Abby Clabough, RN-BSN. Abby has worked at UT Medical Center for the past 4 years and is currently our night shift Team Leader Nurse on 9 East, Orthopedic Trauma Unit.

Abby was inspired to become a nurse at a early age. "I have always had a passion for helping others, and from a young age, I was fascinated by science—especially the complexity and capability of the human body," she said. "As I grew older, I spent a great deal of time around health care professionals while my grandmother was in and out of the hospital battling cancer. During one of her hospital stays, when I was in middle school, a nurse took the time to comfort me and acknowledge my emotions during an incredibly difficult moment. That act of compassion has stayed with me ever since, and it was then that I knew I wanted to be that same source of comfort and support for someone else. From that moment on, I set my sights on becoming a nurse."

For the past 2 years, Abby has worked as an expert preceptor on 9E and has trained many new graduate nurses on this floor. "I take a great amount of pride in my role as a nurse and a leader and have truly enjoyed the responsibility of molding and shaping new nurses and being a part of their nursing journey" Abby said.

"Nursing is not a profession to be taken lightly—it carries immense responsibility and often comes with heartache when you pour your heart and soul into caring for others. Each day, we walk through the doors and give 100% to people we’ve never met, but it is one of the most rewarding paths a person can take" she added.

Help us thank Abby, and ALL our Orthopaedic Nurses for all they do for our patients!

10/28/2025

Today we highlight our incredible Patient Transport team at UT Medical Center! Few roles touch as many patients and departments as the teams that make up Patient Transport. Every day, this group ensures patients get where they need to go—whether it’s from the emergency room to an inpatient unit, from a hospital bed to testing or safely home after discharge.

Our Inpatient Transport team is responsible for more than 135,000 patient moves each year—that’s an average of 375 per day, with the busiest days reaching over 500 transports. The department includes about 65+ team members who walk an average of 20,000 steps per shift! They move patients via wheelchairs and stretchers, and they’re an essential part of the hospital’s code response team, performing compressions during code events.

Within our Emergency Department, a dedicated group of wayfinders serves as the first point of contact for many patients. With an average of 220 patients entering through the ED daily, this team helps calm fears, provide direction and move patients efficiently from arrival to triage and treatment.

Our Outpatient Transport team serves as a vital link between hospital services and patient appointments. The group includes eight team members—six full-time and two part-time—operating weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. They average 90–105 runs per day, assisting patients and visitors across the campus.

Together, these three groups exemplify teamwork, precision and compassion. Help us thank our patient transport team members for the vital work they do every day!

10/28/2025

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world turns upside down. This WBIR Channel 10 news story examines how UT Medical Center's adapted CALM program is giving them the tools to help them through their diagnosis.

When a patient gets a cancer diagnosis, it can take a real toll on mental health. UT Medical Center has a program to help relieve some of the stress and anguish.

10/27/2025

There are some BIG job opportunties coming with our brand new emergency department!🧡🩺

If you’re looking for a new opportunity, join us at our Jobtober Hiring Event tomorrow October 28. We’re seeking Emergency Department health care professionals who are ready to thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

📆October 28, 9–11 a.m.
📍Heart Hospital Conference Room
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/252646013174149

10/26/2025

🏀 🍊 We're ready for a BIG game in Big Orange Country! At UT Medical Center, we’re so excited to cheer on the Vols as they host Duke at Food City Center in an exhibition game. We'll be cheering them on tonight and all season long. And we're honored to be the official health care provider of the Vols...and Vol Nation! GO VOLS!! 🧡 🏀

10/25/2025

As the region’s academic medical center, we offer the largest selection of comprehensive services in East Tennessee. Here, patients benefit from advanced research, innovative treatments and expert education. All working together to deliver leading-edge care you can trust, where you live. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xAGd4c

10/24/2025

We are very pleased to welcome Dr. James Livesay to our Cardiology team at UT Medical Center! Dr. Livesay earned his medical degree at Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville, KY. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the UT Graduate School of Medicine here in Knoxville, TN. He completed fellowships in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease at the UT Graduate School of Medicine and a fellowship in Adult Structural Heart Interventions at Carilion Clinic at Virginia Tech School of Medicine. Please help us welcome Dr. Livesay to UT Medical Center!

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10/24/2025

Knowledge is some of the most powerful medicine. At UT Medical Center, our Health Information Center gives patients, families and our community access to the latest health news and research. From books to digital resources, our team helps you find trusted information on diseases, conditions and patient support at no cost. This National Health Education Week, discover how our Health Information Center makes wisdom part of the care we deliver every day. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Q8Kyl1

10/23/2025

💗 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Health Matters with Dr. Jay Crook - in collaboration with East Tennessee PBS - is shining a light on early detection, treatment and hope.

Join Dr. Jay Crook and guest expert Dr. Jillian Lloyd, Section Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology at UT Medical Center, as they discuss the latest advancements in breast cancer care and the importance of regular screenings.

📅 Saturday, October 25 | 5:00 pm
📺 Only on East Tennessee PBS

Take care of your health, because your health matters.