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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Smoking Cessation
Smoking attributes to 30% of all cancer deaths and 87% of lung cancer deaths. In Tennessee alone, 1 out of 4 residents smoke—an estimated 1 million Tennessee adults are smokers—and nearly 10,000 Tennesseans will die each year from smoking-related illnesses (Division of Health Statistics).
Smoking is the main culprit in heart disease, strokes, bronchitis and emphysema, and gastric ulcers. Need more reasons to stop smoking? The Cancer Institute’s Chest Service and The American Lung Association of Tennessee have teamed up to stomp out smoking.
“Freedom From Smoking” is an eight-week clinic that has become the "Gold Standard" of smoking cessation programs. Call 865.305.8577 today to stop smoking.
Some things that may help you quit smoking include the following.
- Identify the times when you are most likely to smoke.
- In addition to all cigarettes, get rid of all clothing, furniture, etc., that smells like smoke prior to quitting.
- Avoid smoke-filled settings.
- Prior to your quit date, begin smoking fewer cigarettes each day and decreasing the strength.
- Utilize nicotine patches, gum and sprays.
- Enroll in a smoking cessation program.
- Talk to your healthcare provider.
Click here for more smoking cessation tips.
For more information or to reserve a seat at Freedom From Smoking, please call 865.305.8577.
In addition, the Tennessee Department of Health announced its first state-wide, telephone-based tobacco cessation program. Tennesseans are now able to call 1.800.QUIT.NOW (1.800.784.8669) and receive personalized support to aid in quitting cigarette, spit or chew tobacco.