Fort Sanders Health & LIfestyles Technology is a game changer in healthcare, and Covenant Health’s Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is experiencing new wins. Premier Surgical Oncologist David Roife, MD, has performed the hospital’s first robotic-...
Understanding Colon and Rectal Conditions Colon and rectal conditions are a variety of health issues affecting the large intestine (colon) and the rectum. Among these, colon and rectal cancer (collectively referred to as colorectal cancer) are of serious concern due...
Understanding Hemorrhoids: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Hemorrhoids – a term that can evoke a sense of discomfort just by its mere mention. They’re a common health issue that millions of people deal with at some point in their lives. However,...
News from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Health & Lifestyles Patricia “Patsy” Hill, 81, says age is just a number and “you’re only as old as you feel.” Hill has lived a rich life and enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren and...
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Bowel Cancer April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness about the third most common cancer worldwide. According to the American Cancer Society, bowel cancer affects more than 100,000 people in...
Fort Sanders Healthy Lifestyles Determined. Motivated Resolved. When Harriman resident Rich Robertson was diagnosed with early-stage rectal cancer, he knew he would do whatever it took to tackle it. Through two years of radiation, chemotherapy treatments and an...