Smiles are powerful things—they can signal friendliness or reflect happiness, and they often correspond to how we are treated when we walk into a room. Simply put, people are treated differently when they smile—and when they don’t. Governor Bill Lee, in conjunction with the Tennessee Charitable Care Network, has proclaimed June 10-14,Continue Reading
As the summer sports season looms, would-be student athletes have an exam to pass: their physicals. This exam should not be taken lightly, says Jason Brackins PA(C), physician’s assistant at Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic. As youthful minds turn to soccer, baseball and softball, school coaches need to know ofContinue Reading
Amazon.com offers an enormous inventory of things you can buy, and on-line shopping is becoming more popular all the time. So why not donate to Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic while you shop on line? Amazon Smile offers an easy way to donate. It costs you nothing extra and onceContinue Reading
It’s a tradition at Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic to decorate our Christmas tree in the front lobby with winter warmth. Mittens, hats, gloves, scarves and socks of all sizes, shapes and colors decorate our tree. Just before Christmas, our patients take what they need to stay warm from theContinue Reading
When it comes to sports injuries, concussions are the 600-pound gorilla everyone is talking about, but sprains and strains are much more common. Jason Brackins, Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic’s physician assistant, sees common-sense prevention as one way to cut down on sprains, strains and other sports-related problems. His recommendationsContinue Reading
Viruses and bacteria have a new set of victims lined up: It’s back-to-school time. As children (and their teachers) mingle in their classrooms and schoolyards for the first time in months, the chance of passing on illnesses increases. Jason Brackins, Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic physician assistant, has some suggestionsContinue Reading
The Roaring Twenties came to life again July 15 at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge as guests enjoyed the glittering Gala at Sea, a fundraiser for Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic. Guests, many of whom got into the spirit of the evening by wearing 1920s dress, were treated toContinue Reading
During the months of August and September, the NASCAR Speedpark in Sevierville will once again work to benefit Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic. NASCAR Speedpark employees will ask visitors to the Sevierville attraction if they wish to add $1 to the price of admission to be donated to Mountain Hope.Continue Reading
If you like to go Krogering, you probably know that a Kroger reward card can save you lots of money on groceries. Did you also know that every time you use your Kroger card, Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic can also benefit? Kroger sends out checks to many non-profits, includingContinue Reading
Cat fur, changing weather, cigarette smoke or even running up a flight of steps can be bad for your health if you suffer from asthma. Many things can trigger asthma, causing the airways in your lungs to become narrow and inflamed. It pays to know your triggers, says Physician’s Assistant Continue Reading
