The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated Monday June 14, 2021, as world blood donor day. In the East Tennessee Region our regional blood supplier is MEDIC. Medic services 22 counties in East Tennessee and almost 1.5 million people. Blood donation is a selfless act that truly can save someone’s life. At MEDIC there are […]
Read moreSkin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With the beautiful weather we are having, everyone is excited to get out and enjoy the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Be sure to take steps to protect yourself and loved ones from the sun’s damaging rays. Get the facts about skin cancer, and learn how to protect your skin […]
Read moreNational Nutrition Month
Every year The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sets March aside as National Nutrition Month. This year celebrates how to personalize YOUR plate. Everyone has different goals, health concerns and tastes. Every week this month focus on a different area of healthy eating and lifestyle. Week one: Eat a variety of nutritious foods every day. […]
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National Walking Day
April 1 was national walking day! While it has been quite rainy lately, and we are all trying to self-quarantine due to risk of exposure to COVID-19, walking is a very important part of both physical and mental health. Here at IMA, we try to encourage our patients to be healthy, and this is equally […]
Read moreRecommendations from the CDC on Caring for Yourself and Others During the COVID-19 Pandemic
At IMA/Summit we are very concerned about your well-being. During the COVID-19 pandemic we have changed our office procedures to minimize the risk of exposure to our patients and our staff. Your health is our number one priority. We see routine non acutely ill patients (physicals, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease) in the […]
Read moreCOVID-19 FAQ
What is COVID-19? Coronaviruses were identified in 1950s and generally cause symptoms similar to most viral illness including the cold and flu (cough, fever, and/or body aches). This is very similar to most viral illnesses including flu and the common cold. COVID-19 is a new coronavirus. Because this virus is new, testing has been limited; […]
Read moreWhooping Cough Vaccine
If you are pregnant or a new baby is coming into your extended family, you have probably heard about the whooping cough vaccine, known as Tdap. This vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (pertussis). This is very similar to the DaPT vaccine series we give infants, but serves a slightly different purpose for […]
Read moreNational Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes month. This is the time of year individuals, healthcare providers and communities come together to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of lives. Currently, there are 30 million Americans that have diabetes and there are another 84 million people who are at risk of developing diabetes. This year […]
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