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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Colon Cancer
When it comes to your health, nothing is more important than knowledge and understanding. The following Health Break from the University of Tennessee Medical Center contains information that can help you and your family live longer, healthier lives. A health screening that’s particularly vital for men and women 50 years and older is one for colon cancer. The third most common form of cancer in men and women and second most common cause of cancer death, colorectal cancer accounts for more than 49,960 deaths per year in the United States and 1,130 in Tennessee. Early detection with a colorectal cancer screening is the key to a cure. Timely colon cancer screenings can reveal abnormalities before colon cancer symptoms appear and before early stage colon cancer develops. Convinced?
To learn about colon cancer screenings in your area, consult your physician or contact Healthcare Coordination toll-free at 1.877.UT.CARES (1.877.882.2737).
This Healthbreak has been brought to you by the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Wisdom for Your Life.
For more information, please visit the Cancer Institute.