The Brain and Spine Institute is made up of experts in the field of neuroscience in order to bring patients the best healthcare in East Tennessee for a full range of neurological diseases and disorders.
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Centers of Excellence
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We provide a comprehensive continuum of cancer services, including prevention, outreach, diagnostic, treatment and support services delivered by our highly skilled staff with compassion and care.
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The Center for Women & Children's Health is a hub for supporting women's and children's individual healthcare needs. The center provides support, research and unmatched patient-centered care.
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Emergency and Trauma Services is the only Level I Trauma Center in the area and serves as the tertiary referral center for medical care in East Tennessee, serving Knox County and 21 surrounding counties.
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The Heart Lung Vascular Institute brings together expertise in clinical care, teaching and research. Patients receive exceptional healthcare combined with patient-centered care.
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Awards and Outreach
Below are a few highlights of our awards & outreach. For a full list of news, awards and outreach for UT Medical Center, visit the news and announcements section.
2011
- American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer Grants Commendation to UT Medical Center Cancer Program (November 2011)
- UT Medical Center earns Prism Awards (November 2011)
- Region's first to be recognized as a Magnet institution (November 2011)
- OUTLIVE program raises $70,000 to fight cancer (February 2011)
- Avon breast health outreach program awards grant to BHOP (February 2011)
2010
- Employees donate time to Empty Stocking Fund (December 2010)
- Respiratory therapy: Teaching middle school students to say 'no' to tobacco (December 2010)
- Employees donate toys through Off the Tree Fund (December 2010)
- UT Medical Center Torch Campaign - Employees Care raises more than $1M (November 2010)
- UT Medical Center pharmacist named Health-System Pharmacist of the Year (November 2010)
- UT Medical Center recognized with Prism Awards (November 2010)
- Physical therapist earns orthopedic specialist certification (October 2010)
- International journal features ground-breaking research findings (October 2010)
- University Joint Replacement Center Now Open (October 2010)
- AHA presents gold award for stroke care (September 2010, U.S. News & World Report)
- AHA presents silver award for heart failure (August 2010, U.S. News & World Report)
- Medical center named highly trained site for treatment of traumatic brain injury (August 2010)
- Area Walgreens donate to Cancer Institute (July 2010)
- Forget Me Not race raises $5,000 to support Alzheimer's disease programs (June 2010)
- Nurse appointed to National Cardiac-Vascular Nurse Content Expert Panel (June 2010)
- Cancer Institute outreach programs honored by Oliver Springs Housing Authority (June 2010)
- 2010 Constant Contact All Star for Healthy Living eNewsletter (June 2010)
- Dietitian wins Tennessee Dietetic Association Emerging Dietetic Leader Award (May 2010)
- UT Federal Credit Union uses Facebook to raise money for the NICU (May 2010)
- 2010 Lisa McCarty Kennedy Oncology Nursing Merit Education Award recipients (May 2010)
- Nurses complete Oncology Nursing Society Cancer Chemotherapy, Biotherapy Course (May 2010)
- Recipients of the 2010 Nurse Excellence Awards (May 2010)
- Region's dedicated Heart Hospital opens (April 2010)
- TN Weight Loss & Surgery Center receives accreditation from ACS BSCN (March 2010)
- Cancer Institute nurses earn certification and re-certification in their fields (March 2010)
- Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund awards grant to Breast Health Outreach Program (March 2010)
- Registered dietitians honored during National Nutrition Month (March 2010)
- Supporters of OUTLIVE donate $130,000 to benefit cancer patients (February 2010)
2009
- Knoxville Registered Dietitian Earns National Nutrition Awards (November 2009)
- Physical therapist earns orthopedic clinical specialist certification (September 2009)
- Physical Therapist Earns Doctorate of Physical Therapy (September 2009)
- Top 20 Most Popular Hospitals on Twitter (Aug. 13, 2009)
- Hermes Creative Awards, Gold Winner for Overall Website (June 2009)
- 2009 Constant Contact All Star for Healthy Living eNewsletter (June 2009)
- Stroke Center Earns National Award in U.S. News & World Report (March 2009)
- Recertification of Primary Stroke Center Shows Commitment to Improved Outcomes (February 2009)
- Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund Awards Grant for Breast Health Outreach Program (February 2009)
2008
- UT Medical Center Receives 2008 Bronze Award for Stroke Program (July 2008)
- Cancer Program Accredited With Commendations by the Commission on Cancer (July 2008)
- Clinical Laboratory Accredited by the College of American Pathologists and the American Association of Blood Banks
- Accreditation by the American College of Radiology in MRI, CT, PET-CT and Ultrasound
2007
- American College Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence - Breast Center (October 2007)
- BHOP Receives Breast Cancer Awareness Program Grant from Avon Foundation (January 2007)
2006
- UT Medical Center Earns Prestigious Accreditation for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (September 2006)
- UT Medical Center Celebrates 50 Years of Service (September 2006)
- Primary Stroke Center Certification (November 2006)
2005
- National Research Corporation Names the University of Tennessee Medical Center Among Top Hospitals (December 2005)
- Cancer Institute Program Receives 3-Year Approval with Commendation (2005)
- Vascular Lab Receives Accreditation (2005)
- Medicine on the Net Web Excellence Awards (2005)
- Honorable Mention for Best Overall Hospital Health System
Other Designations
- East Tennessee's First Dedicated Heart Hospital (opening 2010)
- Only Level 1 Trauma Center in the Knoxville area
- Region's only Transplant Center
- Region's only Academic Medical Center
- First Certified Primary Stroke Center in region
- Regional Perinatal Center
- Only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit offering private rooms for region's critically ill and premature babies