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,…
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…
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…
Dear Knox County Schools’ families 6
By Dr. Jim McIntyre, Superintendent of Knox County Schools Dear Knox County Schools’ Families, “Healthy living” is the focus for…
Can our schools promote healthy minds, bodies, and spirits?
By Michael K. Smith, Ph.D. The word “health” derives from an Old English word that meant “being whole or sound”…
Summer fun = math?
By Mike O’Hern, Center Director of Mathnasium of West Knoxville Photo courtesy Edward Foley Photography When I think of summer,…
Dear Knox County Schools’ families 5
By Dr. Jim McIntyre, Superintendent of Knox County Schools Dear Knox County Schools’ Families, As you are making summer plans,…
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