The Department of Family Medicine in the UTHSC College of Medicine-Chattanooga has received a $750,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to support the establishment of the Family Medicine Residency Rural Track in Bledsoe County. The Family Medicine Residency Rural Track will be an expansion of the current three-year Family Medicine Residency in…

In honor of Dr. R. Phillip Burns On Sunday, October 8, at noon, everyone is invited to come to Sunday dinner in Pikeville in honor of R. Phillip Burns MD, FACS. An Endowed Chair was recently established to honor his dedication, leadership and overall excellence in the field of medicine. The dinner is Pikeville’s way…

In the event of a disaster, some emergencies require more specialized training. Members of the Bledsoe County Rescue Squad understand the importance of having a swift water rescue team as not every jurisdiction has this asset readily available. For more see the September 21 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.