About Health

"About Health" is a publication of St. Mary's that focuses on health information that is important to the residents of East Tennessee. From touching stories of survival from your friends and neighbors to updates on the latest and most advanced medical breakthroughs, "About Health" has something of interest for anyone. Please click on the links below to read each issue of "About Health."

Spring 2008 5 ways the ER is better than ever Live a heart healthy life 30 days to better health

Winter 2008 Get your heart pumping Diagnosing autoimmune diseases Waging the war on cancer

Fall 2007 Joint pain surgery options A hidden form of heart disease is on the attack A look at men's health

Summer 2007 Creating the hospital of the future Answers to your questions about thyroid conditions How three common health conditions affect your body from the inside

Spring 2007 Getting the right amount of sleep ensures good health Adopt an anti-aging strategy for a healthier heart The best defense in disease prevention

Winter 2007 The latest in hormone replacement therapy Break those bad habits Five star ratings

Fall 2006 Five common sports injuries and what you can do Beat breast cancer with the best detection and treatment options Cardiac rehab puts patients on the right path

Summer 2006 Taking aim for optimum health Four steps to reduce your risk for prostate cancer Surgery without scars - well, almost

Spring 2006 Unraveling the mysteries of Alzheimer's disease Avoid back problems with these sensible steps Put yourself on the road to good health

Winter 2006 Answers to your arthritis questions New technology cuts treatment times for strokes and aneurysms Healthy choices can make all the difference

Fall 2005 Knowing your family's health history Breast cancer prevention, treatment and survival Recognizing the warning signs of a heart attack

Summer 2005 This ain't your mother's menopause Three biggest risk factors of heart disease Prostate cancer prevention

Spring 2005 Services at St. Mary's Jefferson Memorial New treatments for breast cancer Put sleep apnea to rest

Winter 2005 St. Mary's celebrates 75 years Nurturing spirituality 2003 Team Challenge

Fall 2004 Grand Opening of St. Mary's North St. Mary’s heartbeat doctors hard at work A new look for the St. Mary’s Eat Hearty cookbook

Summer 2004 St. Mary's North breaks ground Improved diagnostic imaging technology The race toward a cure

Spring 2004 Back pain relief Answers to common questions of prostate cancer Cardiac rehabilitation

Winter 2004 Massage matters New year, new you Relief for irritable bowel syndrome