| Wellmont Cancer Institute Hosts Pet Picture Days; Event Benefits American Cancer Society |
On Saturday, May 25, and Saturday, June 1, the Wellmont
Cancer Institute is hosting its first-ever Pet Picture Days fundraiser, with
all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. All dog
and cat owners are welcome to bring their pets, which will be photographed by
Wendy Vogel, a nurse practitioner with the cancer institute. Vogel co-owns
#JustShootMe Photography with her business partner, Lisa Watson. |
| Southwest Virginia Cancer Center Conferences Improve Speed, Quality, Coordination Of Patient Care |
When working to provide the best care and treatment for
their patients, the expert specialists at the Southwest Virginia Cancer Center,
which is part of the Wellmont Cancer Institute, involve an entire community of
multispecialty caregivers to focus their collective efforts on determining the
best course of action for specific cancer cases. |
| Local Club Provides Strength, Hope With Healing Garden At Southwest Virginia Cancer Center |
A
local garden club is applying its green thumb to promote hope and strength with
a new healing garden at the Southwest Virginia Cancer Center. The garden will
provide a soothing view for patients receiving infusion services, as well as a
place of respite for them before or after appointments. |
| Nurse Practitioner's Personal Experience With Cancer Empowers Her To Help Wellmont Oncology Patients |
For more than 33 years, Myra Blankenship had dedicated her nursing career to compassionate patient care. A breast cancer survivor, she is now a nurse practitioner for the Wellmont Cancer Institute in Johnson City and giving strength and hope to other oncology patients. |
| Second Annual Skivvy Scoot 5K Will Boost Awareness Of The 'Unmentionable' Subject Of Colon Cancer |
Do not call 911 if you see a throng of people running through Kingsport in their unmentionables on Sunday, April 7. It is just people running to raise awareness of colorectal cancer during the second annual Skivvy Scoot 5K.The race is sponsored by the Wellmont Cancer Institute and Gastroenterology Associates and is certified by USA Track & Field. |
| Wellmont Cancer Institute Clinical Trial Program Provides Strength And Hope To Patients |
Through the Wellmont Cancer Institute clinical trial program, residents such as Cathy Johnston of Kingsport and Wana Henry of Church Hill are giving an optimist outlook to others facing a potential cancer diagnosis. The two women, both breast cancer survivors, have participated in treatments that, in some cases, have produced groundbreaking results in the fight against cancer. |
| Mouth And Throat Cancer Screenings At Bristol Motor Speedway This Weekend Can Save Lives |
The Wellmont Cancer Institute and Bristol Motor Speedway are teaming with A Voice for Hope®, a nonprofit organization, and its Screening P.I.T. Stop®, to check for potential mouth and throat cancers this weekend. Physicians will screen people from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the speedway’s corporate display area. |
| Wellmont Cancer Institute Celebrates Opening Of Johnson City Office With Ribbon Cutting |
Structured to bring patients strength for today and hope for tomorrow, the new Wellmont Cancer Institute office in Johnson City is located at 302 Wesley St., Suite 3. The new office offers services such as medical oncology, hematology, genetic counseling, clinical trials and infusions, including chemotherapy, hydrations and injections. |
| Wellmont Cancer Institute Opens Treatment Office In Johnson City Led By Drs. Maatouk, Abu-Shahin |
The Wellmont Cancer Institute is expanding its high-quality
care in Johnson City, providing a breadth of additional services in a convenient
location for patients who live and work in the community. |