Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital

04/01/2026

We're pleased to welcome board-certified and fellowship-trained general and bariatric surgeon Dr. Rebecca Rice!

Dr. Rice is accepting new patients. For more information about Dr. Rice, call 865-238-6430 or visit https://network.prismahealth.org/provider/rebecca-rice/7013511

03/31/2026

As colorectal cancer awareness month winds down, Dr. William Lyles from Prisma Health Gastroenterology discusses what every patient needs to know about colonoscopies and colon cancer:

https://youtu.be/fqEIHeyOLB8?si=JhdB0cJ0H6dFYljY

Join William Lyles, MD, and Katherine Macmillan, MD, to learn about the importance of colorectal cancer screening, how colonoscopies work and what patients s...

03/30/2026

03/27/2026

Our Gastroenterology team members donned blue this week to help promote colorectal cancer awareness month!

Colorectal cancer screenings are critically important because, if caught early, colorectal cancer is highly curable. If you’re age 45 or older, it’s time to have your screening.

Click to learn more about which type of screening is right for you https://prismahealth.org/services/other-services/colorectal-cancer-screening

03/26/2026

After Tuesday's visit from Discover Blount, today we got to spend some time with this year's Leadership Blount group!

Today's visitors got to hear from CEO Jonathan Smith and Blount Memorial Foundation Executive Director Amy Dunaway, plus had roundtable discussions with primary care physicians, a registered dietitian, an interventional pain management physician and more!

Plus, the group took walking tours of our interventional radiology suite, our surgery suites and our cancer center.

Another big thanks to everyone who visited us today!

03/24/2026

It was a lovely day to welcome members of Leadership Blount's Discover Blount group!

Our visitors heard from CEO Jonathan Smith and cardiologist Dr. Obiora Maludum, plus had the opportunity to have roundtable discussions with team members from areas like The Family Birthplace, hospice care, surgery and weight management.

Hands-only CPR education is always a hit and teaches visitors how they can help save a life. And the day ended at our Springbrook location for tours of the Wellness Center, Total Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation and more.

Big thanks to everyone for joining us today!

03/13/2026

Though it's traditionally associated with older demographics, colorectal cancer is making its mark on younger adults.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Andrew Canning discusses the potential causes and the importance of screening at the appropriate age.

Click here to learn more about which type of screening is right for you: https://prismahealth.org/services/other-services/colorectal-cancer-screening

03/06/2026

It was our Vonore team's great pleasure to help Russ achieve his goal of walking his daughter down the aisle!

03/04/2026

Spring into summer with a Prisma Health Wellness Center-Springbrook membership!

Get ready for warmer days with a membership at the Prisma Health Wellness Center–Springbrook. Join by May 31 and you'llreceive 50% off enrollment fees.

Call 865-980-7100 today, or stop by 220 Associates Blvd. in Alcoa.

Click here for more info: https://prismahealth.org/locations/ambulatory-labs-other/wellness-center-springbrook/join-and-save

03/04/2026

It’s always a good day when Random Acts of Flowers is on campus spreading cheer to our patients! A big thanks to our Volunteers for helping to deliver the beautiful, spring-like floral arrangements today!

02/14/2026

We put our hearts into caring for yours!

This week, our cardiologists and heart health providers enjoyed sharing tips for keeping your heart healthy, offering free blood pressure checks and enjoying great conversation with members of our community!

02/06/2026

Today our team members are wearing red to stand together for heart health!

Wear Red Day is an important reminder that heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women - and that prevention, awareness and access to care saves lives.

Together, we're committed to protecting the hearts of our community!