Project: Think Twice
By Chief Lee Tramel, Knox County Sheriff’s Office The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has implemented a new program called “PROJECT:…
Exploring Knoxville’s urban wilderness
by Paul James In days of old, many of us didn’t travel far; what lay beyond was often unknown, out…
Mom, can I go outside and play soccer?
How can you answer this question, if your kid has arthritis? by Marcin Gornsiewicz, M.D. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also…
Go out, and visit colleges!
Article and photo by Liz Stucke, owner of LS Admissions Prep Summer is crunch time for rising seniors. It is…
Is asthma caused by exercise
by Marek M. Pienkowski, M.D., Ph.D. With spring in the air, school children start outdoor sports activities like soccer, baseball,…
Keeping kids active
by Barry Van Over, Premier Martial Arts Anyone who’s seen kids on a playground knows that most are naturally physically…
Dear Knox County Schools’ families 7
By Dr. Jim McIntyre, Superintendent of Knox County Schools Dear Knox County Schools’ Families, This month’s “Get Active!” theme is…
Improve your child’s health today – for a healthier tomorrow
By Kindall Aaron In the U.S., one in three children is considered overweight or obese. Here in Tennessee, 39 percent…
The wisdom behind wisdom teeth: part 1
Sometimes taking them out is a wise choice By Jason Kennedy, D.M.D. Wisdom teeth got their name starting back in…
Healthy joints for a lifetime
Address juvenile arthritis early by John Frederick Wolfe, M.D. As children grow, it is important to make sure that they…
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