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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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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Stroke Services
Stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, is a general name for a variety of disorders that occur within seconds or minutes when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. Approximately 700,000 Americans suffer strokes every year. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing approximately 163,000 people each year.
Anyone can have a stroke no matter what age, race or gender. There are some risk factors that you can control by selecting a healthy lifestyle. However, even that is not a guarantee. It is important to be able to recognize the signs of stroke and react immediately to get help. The following will guide you through what you need to know about stroke.
Former Vol football great (1972-74), the first black quarterback in the SEC and the assistant athletics director of Player Relations at the University of Tennessee, Condredge Holloway joined with the University of Tennessee Medical Center’s Brain and Spine Institute to help educate the community about stroke.
