August 2012 VIPSEEN by VIPSEEN

SPECIAL FEATURE

The Doctor Is IN INSIDE THIS ISSUE

August/September 2012

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CONTENTS

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EVENTS

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Calendar of Events Nonprofit Profile: Doe River Gorge Artist Profile: Jeffrey Stoner New On the Scene Music Profile: Brad Blackwell Etiquette: Dress for Success Special Feature: The Doctor Is In Daytime Doc Happy

August/September 2012

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Friends of Allandale Austin Springs Spa Gala Taste of Home King College – Dave Hart Fourth of July in Blountville, Rogersville & Elizabethton Olympic Day Ricky Skaggs Photography Mt Carmel Block Party Rascals 80s Party Legislative Barbecue Carriage House Cash Mob FunFest Dinner At The Farm Pappy’s Cash Mob Kil’n Time Tone Zone 3k

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Garland Farms Business After Hours Relay For Life - Bristol Relay For Life - Johnson City Relay For Life - Kingsport Alzheimer’s Luncheon Mobster Night - SteppenStone Benefit Mobster Night - Spine Health Foundation Benefit

Letter from the Publishers PUBLISHER Angela Striligas

She Says...

He Says...

CO-PUBLISHER Brian Hullette

Hello friends! It is hard to believe that we are more than halfway through 2012! This year is passing so quickly that I am beginning to get a little dizzy!

Hello VIPSEEN fans!!

COPY EDITOR Carolyn Koesters

Many of you may have noticed some of the changes in the magazine over the last few months…the double calendar, the two-month issue titles, so forth and so on. Allow me to explain what that is all about.

DESIGNERS Amber Barrack John Connor Trimmer

I had a meeting with a client a few months ago and he shared some insight as to the perception and others’ expectations of the magazine. We truly value the opinions of both our clients and our readers, so we took this under advisement and made some much needed changes.

ACCOUNT MANAGERS Kirsten Binkley Kelli Rogers Shelley Parham April Taylor Holly McBride

We are a monthly magazine providing a post report of amazing events hosted by our local non-profits, philanthropists, and all the people who gather together to support their cause. Events and business functions take place all month long, so we are constantly covering. It has never been our intention to come out on the first of the month, we usually land between the 7th and the 10th, and have been a couple days beyond that if there is a holiday in the middle of production (the printer closes). So this has caused some confusion and there are some who thought we came out late consistently, when in fact, we hit the streets right on time. It was suggested that we revise our events calendar and make a few changes to ease some misperceptions.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rita Dykes Lynda Fontaine DISTRIBUTION TJ Furchess Daniel Gentry Michael Varner

This is why you now see the double calendar in every issue and on the cover it will have a two-month date instead of the original one month, (for example, this issue is August/September 2012). VIPSEEN is still a monthly magazine and we will still print 12 issues a year.  Thank you for sharing your opinions and insight! We really do listen and care about your feedback!

WEBMASTER Robert Neilson Wired Web Development

This month our special feature is “The Doctor Is In…” I am so thrilled at the number of local medical professionals who participated and contributed to making this our largest and best issue to date! Many of your local professionals took the time to write informational articles so that you may be better informed about what they do and how they can help you or a loved one!

PHOTOGRAPHY Mickey Baker Lynda Fontaine TJ Furchess VIPSEEN, Inc. Tri-Cities 247 Broad Street Suite 205 Kingsport, TN 37660

A special thank you to the entire group of medical professionals that contributed! We know your time is valuable and the fact that you took the time to write to our readers, really speaks volumes about your patient care! Last but certainly not least, THANK YOU David J Clapp Photography for all that you did for our cover and us! We know this project was quite the undertaking and a lot more than we anticipated in the beginning! A million thank yous are not enough!

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Can you say “Moving on UP?!” Angela and I are excited to announce that VIPSEEN has officially moved office locations due to our continued growth. VIPSEEN is now on the 2nd floor in the Progress Building in Suite 205. Thanks to our dedicated staff and our loyal advertisers, we continue to plow forward and beat our personal expectations. I am proud to say this is our biggest issue to date. This month is our 1st annual medical edition. We are excited to introduce to you several of our doctors from around the region to help educate you on their expertise and services. Angela and I are finally starting to see UNITY with our entire staff. There are days I want to break Angela’s neck and I’m sure the feeling is mutual, but each and every month our partnership continues to grow stronger, and we continue to grow stronger as a company. Each and every day I continue to feel so blessed with my life and the journey I am on. I love waking up each and every morning and coming to work and seeing what such a positive impact VIPSEEN has made in such a short amount of time. I continue to meet so many great people in my life; words can’t express how thankful I am to have so many wonderful friends that have made such a substantial impact on my life. I will close by saying, we want to invite you to come by our new office location and visit us. Also, don’t forget if you have events or ideas you would like to share with us, please email us at brian@ vipseenmag.com or info@vipseenmag.com. Until next time… come out and be SEEN!

As always, we hope you enjoy this month’s issue! ads@vipseenmag.com events@vipseenmag.com info@vipseenmag.com WWW.VIPSEENMAG.COM ON THE COVER Images courtesy of David J. Clapp See page 65 for complete list of names.

-Angela Striligas

Merle Martin Warren Dickert

-Brian Hullette

2/21/54~7/28/12

Last month, we were honored to have Merle Dickert grace our cover. When we went out into the community searching for people who are well known for doing great things for their downtown communities, she came highly recommended. I asked Merle if she would mind being on our cover, she was so gracious and humble, as if it was I that was doing something for her, when in fact, it was her doing something wonderful for VIPSEEN. She was the first of eight to arrive at the photo shoot that morning, which allowed us to capture pictures of only her as test shots for lighting and background. Merle e-mailed me after the magazine came out from print thanking me profusely for the promotion of the Paramount and also included “I was also proud to be in the photos with so many hard-working, outstanding folks!” but also added that we had misspelled her last name in the credits for the cover and asked if we could correct it at some point, that she and her family would appreciate it. We extend our sincerest apologies for missing that in the proofing.

We are deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of Merle Dickert. She was always warm and welcoming to us here at VIPSEEN and the events at the Paramount were some of the best we have attended. Merle was a jewel to those who knew her and will be cherished forever.

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Allandale Pavillion

Friends of Allandale Picnic

Mary and David Sewell

Winkle McKinley - volunteer award recipient

Valerie Ketron, Annette Pannell, Jeanette Blazier and Pat Lee Harrison

Much-needed rains and soggy summer weather certainly did not deter or dampen the spirits of dedicated Friends of Allandale (FOA) in July. Devoted supporters gathered in Kingsport for an evening of fun and fellowship at the group’s annual picnic and meeting on the grounds of the city’s historic mansion in the Allandale Picnic Pavilion. Past president Winkle McKinley was recognized by the group and Bill and Sheila Moss

Lorrie Cooper and Teresa Estepp

awarded the Friends of Allandale Service Award. The award, which recognizes extended periods of outstanding service to the organization through active leadership and involvement, is presented annually at the event. Outgoing president Teresa Estepp was also recognized for her years of service as two-term FOA president, and the gavel was passed to incoming president Lorrie Cooper. Board member Allen Dryden announced the much-anticipated groundbreaking for the Allandale

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Sharon Morris

Rod Gemeyal and Leigh Anne Hoover

Amphitheater. Proceeds from the event’s 50/50 raffle were designated for the Amphitheater, and individuals are encouraged to continue to support this wonderful endeavor for the region.

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SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY | Austin Springs Spa and Salon

Austin Springs Spa and Salon Summer Spa Gala

Entire Spa Staff

Austin Springs Spa and Salon in Johnson City recently closed its world class facility to host their Summer Spa Gala! Mothers, daughters, and friends enjoyed unlimited spa services all in this world class facility! The 55 spa employees pampered around 70 women that night for $60 per ticket. Some of the services the ladies enjoyed were relaxing massages, soothing aromatherapy, rejuvenating facials, manis and pedis, candle waxing, and many others.

The spa also showcased their newest skin care line,

Skinsceuticals. Major discounts on services and gift cards were also available. Each lady left with a to-go gift as well as the gift of relaxation! Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provided an amazing spread of treats and

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spirits around the pool and throughout the spa. If you and your girls are looking for a girly thing to do, call Austin Springs Spa and Salon at 423-979-6403. There are always spa specials, and make sure to watch for more spa parties!

Photography by: Laura Cusick | Story by: Kirsten Hall

SEEN IN BLOUNTVILLE | Corey Ippolito Winery

Taste of Home Wine Tasting

Joe Hicks, Wes Taylor, Theresa Morrell and Chuck Morrell

Scott Ellis

Bethany Wilson, Kevin Corey and Nancy Corey

On Saturday July 21st Corey Ippolito Winery hosted A Taste of Home. The event was created to help promote local wines, local food, and local entertainment, and offering a fun, elegant, and classy evening for people in the area to kick back and relax. The evening started out Jerry and Karen Short

Shawnee Blevins and Jolene Roy

Eric and Christina Blevins

as guests sampled some wines from the winery. After the tasting, guests could pick out their favorite bottle of wine, then walk through and enjoy food paired with each wine. All the food was locally grown by area farmers and prepared that evening by local Chef Scott Ellis. After the wine tasting and eating some wonderful food, everyone brought in blankets and lawn chairs and enjoyed a nice evening of local entertainment provided by Wise Old River while looking over the beautiful vineyard.

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Katlin Fabbri, Grace Williams and Erica Fabbri

Corey Ippolito Winery opened in 1999 by Kevin and Nancy Corey and is located on a 22-acre estate in Blountville, Tennessee. They have established a vineyard, wedding venue, and winery. They grow 12 varieties of grapes which includes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cynthiana, Traminette, and Lacrecent, Leon Millot, Catawba, Sunbelt, Golden Muscat, Steuben. Their Tennessee and Estate grown wines include: dry and semi-sweet Cynthiana, Leon Millot, Cabernet Franc, Sonnino Sunset, Bella Rosso, Cervo Bianco, Erin and Butch Downs

Cindy Kern and Mike Wartman

Marsha and Jeremiah Dangler

Traminette, Rocco Bianco, Muscadine and Blackberry. The event was a huge success, everyone had a great time while supporting local food, wine, and entertainment while providing the big city experience in a small town. Photography by: April Taylor | Story by: April Taylor

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SEEN IN BRISTOL | King College

The Bristol Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Dave Hart

Mike Musick, Linda Brittenham, Rachel Bennett, Dave Hart, Tori Payne, Tammy Henkel, Carter Bagnell and Chelsea Gammons

Dave Hart

Carter Bagnell - Bristol Youth Leadership

It was bright and early at the Bristol Chamber-sponsored breakfast and the color orange that dominated the room was not only the breakfast juice, but the predominant shirt color! Dave Hart was the reason for the show of support by many who came out early to have a chance to hear the inspirational words from the head honcho of UT Athletics himself. Dave Hart, the Vice Chancellor and Director of UT Athletics, gave a motivatational talk about the importance of good leadership for a successful business or organization. Hart took over the post last September and had only positive and hopeful remarks regarding the future of UT and the Athletic Department. Hart relayed how impressed he was by the support of the fans in Tennessee and the potential he sees in the future of UT and the coaching staff.

Steve Wilmoth and Mike Musick

The event held at King College not only showcased Dave Hart and his wisdom, but also gave insight to the Bristol Youth Leadership Program and what it had to offer the area youth. A slideshow presentation was given by Carter Bagnell, one of the youth involved in the organization, and educated the audience on the sevenmonth leadership training program and how to get involved. The organization is sponsored by the Bristol TN/ VA Chamber of Commerce. For more information regarding BYL, contact Chelsea Gammon at 423.989.4859.

Photography by: Lynda Fontaine

Josh Dixon, Don Fain, Eddie Grills and Brian Poole

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SEEN IN BLOUNTVILLE | Downtown Blountville

Independence Day Parades in the Tri-Cities Communities across the Tri-Cities know how to celebrate the independence of America with a bang! Traditional colors of “Old Glory” were everywhere, from homes, business, and cars to beautifully decorated floats, painted hair, and festive clothing. July 4 is one of the most celebrated holidays nationwide and for a good reason; it represents the day America gained its freedom. Many look forward to a day of parades, family, friends, burgers, music, games, water sports, and fireworks. The 4th of July parades are among the largest celebrations in the area. Crowds of adults and children of all ages lined the city streets in anticipation of the colorful floats, marching bands, beauty queens, unique vehicles, fire trucks, police cars, clowns, candy, balloons, and everything else that made its way along the parade route. This year, VIPSEEN attended the parades in Rogersville, Blountville, and Elizabethton. As you will see in the pictures, each city had excellent participation and everyone seemed to have a blast. Each city’s parade was different; however, they were all celebrated with much enthusiasm, patriotism, and grandeur. VIPSEEN would like to take this opportunity to express its deepest appreciation to every person that has served and is currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. Without the sacrifice of these amazing, dedicated people fighting for our freedom, there would be no Independence Day to celebrate. Always remember the ones who fought and gave their lives to make our wonderful country free. The next time you see a soldier, take a minute and thank them for their service. Happy Birthday, America!

Photography by: Lynda Fontaine and TJ Furchess

Story by: Rita Dykes

SEEN IN ELIZABETHTON | Downtown Elizabethton

SEEN IN ROGERSVILLE | Downtown Rogersville

Libation Station presents: Beer, Cigars, & Brats 121 Covered Bridge Lane Unicoi, TN. For tickets: 1.877.725.8849

20 Agape Golf Tournament Country Club of Bristol 6045 Old Jonesboro Road Bristol, TN. 8am

State Street Farmers Market 810 State Street Downtown Center Bristol, VA. 3pm-7pm

8 State Street Farmers Market 810 State Street Downtown Center Bristol, VA. 3pm-7pm Groundbreaking Ceremony & BBQ Lunch Belmont Homes Kingsport, TN. 12pm-2pm

Bark in the Park Cumberland Square Park Bristol, VA. 6pm-8:30pm

Lunch & FUN Event with Fun Expedition 2805 N Roan Street Johnson City, TN. 12pm-1:15pm

CASA Ribbon Cutting and After Hours 310 Shelby Street Kingsport, TN. 5:30pm-7pm

NASCAR Nationwide Series: Food City 250 Bristol Motor Speedway 7pm

AACA Car Show TriSummit Bank Parking Lot 425 State Street Bristol, VA. 6pm-8pm

Beer Tasting Inari Wines 39 Piedmont Avenue Bristol, VA. 4pm-7pm

KOSBE Breakfast of Champions Food City 300 Clinchfield Street Kingsport, TN.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Irwin Tools 500 Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, TN. 7pm

Wine Tasting Inari Wines 39 Piedmont Avenue Bristol, VA. 4pm-7pm

Kingsport Tomorrow Low Country Boil Fundraiser Netherland Inn Kingsport, TN. 2pm

Mumford & Sons Gentlemen of the Road Stopover (SOLD OUT) State Street Downtown Bristol Doors open at 12pm

August 2012 Children's Storytime Bristol Public Library 701 Goode Street Bristol, VA. 10am-10:30am

State Street Farmers Market 810 State Street Downtown Center Bristol, VA. 3pm-7pm

Food City Race Night Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, TN. 1pm-9pm

The Nevermore Book Club Bristol Public Library 701 Goode Street Bristol, VA. 11am-12pm

Bristol Motor Speedway Races Bristol, TN. 6pm

Saratoga Technologies Fourth Friday Breakfast Cattails Ballroom 1901 Meadowview Parkway Kingsport, TN. 7:30am

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Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion Downtown Bristol

Music in the Park Veterans Park 1005 Southwest Avenue Johnson City, TN. 3pm-5pm

Kresge's Krew 4th Annual Charity Pro-AM Ridgefields Country Club 2320 Pendragon Road Kingsport, TN. www.kresgeskrew.org 7:30am-2pm

Children's Storytime Bristol Public Library 701 Goode Street Bristol, VA. 11:30am-12pm

The Nevermore Book Club Bristol Public Library 701 Goode Street Bristol, VA. 11am-12pm

Children's Storytime Bristol Public Library 701 Goode Street Bristol, VA. 10am-10:30am

Teen Book Club Bristol Public Library 701 Goode Street Bristol, VA. 4:30pm-5:30pm

Kid's Art Hour One of a Kind Gallery 604 State Street Bristol, TN. 4:30pm-5:30pm

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee; The Farmer & The Chef Blackhorn Club at The Ridges 1501 Ridges Club Dr. Jonesborough, TN. 423.477.4053

Kid's Art Hour One of a Kind Gallery 604 State Street Bristol, TN. 4:30pm-5:30pm

Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion Downtown Bristol

AACA Car Show TriSummit Bank Parking Lot 425 State Street Bristol, VA. 6pm-8pm

Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion Downtown Bristol

"An Evening with the Pros" MeadowView Conference Center 1901 Meadowview Parkway Kingsport, TN. www.kresgeskrew.org 6pm-10pm

MSHA Dragon Boat Race Winged Deer Park 4137 Bristol Highway Johnson City, TN.

Wine Tasting Inari Wines 39 Piedmont Avenue Bristol, VA. 4pm-7pm

September 2012

SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY | ETSU Dome

Olympic Day 2012

ETSU Army ROTC

Donna and Jackson Noland

Let the games begin! This is the familiar cry that instantly brings the Olympics to mind, and it was heard June 29 at the ETSU Dome when Olympic Day 2012 commenced. Kicking off at City Hall, the torch bearers ran through the streets of Johnson City and ended at the ETSU Dome. ETSU first lady Donna Noland and her son Jackson carried the torch on the final stretch into the dome, while Dr. Paul Stanton waited for the hand off to light the ceremonial torch. The ETSU Army ROTC performed the presentation of flags and afterward, those attending heard a beautiful rendition of our national anthem. Special guest speaker Dr. Stanton spoke about the excitement of having the school be recognized as an Olympic Training Center for weight lifting and credited Meg Stone, director of the ETSU Olympic Training Center and two time Olympian, for bringing the idea to the university. In turn, Stone spoke of the hopes in turning ETSU into an Olympic Training Center for more sports in the future and what being an Olympian has meant in her life. After the ceremony, children were invited to come onto the Dome floor to partake in various “Olympic Games” with the aid of volunteers from the university. As the children were getting ready, once again the mantra, “Let the games begin!” echoed throughout the Dome, setting the perfect tone for the upcoming global competition. Photography by: Lynda Fontaine | Story by: Lynda Fontaine

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The mission of Doe River Gorge is to “cultivate in young people

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magnificent scenery, and life-changing principles from the Bible

lifelong friendships, develop new skills, and get to know the God

impact the lives of over 1,500 students every summer, who come

who created it all. The flagship training program at Doe River Gorge

from around the country to experience the phenomenon known

is Adventure Quest. During these one-week programs, students

as Doe River Gorge. The best part is that this amazing resource is

experience heart-stopping, gut-wrenching adventure activities

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such as rock climbing, rappelling, whitewater sports, and the high challenge ropes course. Students also experience the fun and

On select Saturdays during the summer, you can bring your family,

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group, or business for a day of fun and adventure called “Day

water volleyball as well as times of relaxation on a white sand

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beach. Small group discussions, morning quiet times, Bible studies, evening meetings, and informal sharing complement the rigorous

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SEEN IN JONESBOROUGH | International Storytelling Center

Ricky Skaggs Photography Show

Karen Hall and Ricky Skaggs

Ray Dearstone and Ricky Skaggs

When you hear the name Ricky Skaggs, the image of a country and bluegrass icon may enter your mind. However, these days you may want to visualize a new connotation to go along with the

Ricky Skaggs

music legend, and that is one of brilliant photographer. Ricky Skaggs held a showing of his photographic art during the festival known as Jonesborough Days. Outdoors, it was a day of sweltering, record-breaking temperatures; however, inside the International Storytelling Center, the cool air was blowing and the art was amazing, which made the trek through the hot streets worth the journey. Mr. Skaggs’s art is impressive to say the least, and he has proven once again what a talented artist he is, only this time in the genre of photography. Karen Hall, owner of Designing Images and friend of Skaggs for the last twenty-plus years, helped Skaggs with the idea of turning his one-time hobby into a lucrative business. Hall is trained in art and framing, and after one look at Mr. Skaggs’ photographs, she suggested he have a showing. The images are as cool and interesting as the artist himself. If you ever get the opportunity to attend one of Skaggs’ shows, you will not be disappointed. Don’t be surprised if you end up with one of his prints, as they are hard to resist! Photography by: Lynda Fontaine | Story by: Lynda Fontaine

Karen Hall and Kelly Elliott

Thelma Stover, Ricky Skaggs, and David Stover

Annie, Stone, and Amanda Seivers

Ricky Skaggs and Rhys Fontaine

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SEEN IN MT. CARMEL | West Main Street

Mt. Carmel Block Party

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Heather, Todd and John Ross

Joe Green, Logan Tate, Taylor Haygood and Jonathan Lovelace

Luther Family

Saturday, July 7 marked the twenty-third annual Mount Carmel Block Party, a kickoff to Fun Fest. Back in 1989, when Mount Carmel held its first block party, there were 4000 people in attendance. These days, more than 15,000 people flood Main Street in celebration of summer and the beginning of Fun Fest in Kingsport. The band Zaffire headlined the event in 1989 and returned to the main stage this year to rock the streets once more. The band performed for several years in the late ‘80s and reunited in 2009. The only non-original band member is Regina Hodges on lead vocals. The remaining members of the band are Tina Brickey, Steven Brickey, Scott Calton, Anthony Crawford, Jennifer Crawford, and Anthony Hodges. Divas

This year’s block party was kicked off with the TZ3 race at 9:00 a.m. while the main event began at 5:00 p.m. with an array of festivities. A selection of food vendors lined Main Street with mouth-watering, crowd-pleasing food while the activities made way for fun for all ages. A car show, a motorcycle run, kids’ carnival, wrestling, and face painting were just some of the events of the day. In addition to Zaffire, a variety of musical entertainment was available throughout the evening; gospel music in the former Food City parking lot, bluegrass music by The Shadow Drifters on the main stage, and Stacy Vaughn performing his musical comedy on the BB&T Bank stage. Closing out the evening was a magnificent display of fireworks. For more information, visit the Mount Carmel Block Party on Facebook.

Best Buddies

Harbin Family

Freedom

Photography by: Brian Hullette | Story by: Rita Dykes

Chad and Cathy Salyers

Reynolds Family

SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Rascal’s Teen Center

Rascals 25th Anniversary and Fundraiser Sandra Jennings and Greg McClellan

Cindy Cox Steed and Greg McClellan

Laura and Phil Ketron

Michelle and Mike Tankersley

Girls just wanna have fun

To continue celebrating Rascals 25th anniversary year, Greg McClellan, Cindy Cox Steed, and Dennis DeVinney organized an ‘80s high school reunion fundraiser in support of the organization. Rascals was a cause close to home, especially for Greg, since he had been one of the first

Amy Tankersley, Whitney Rowe Morton and Angie Dean

Scott and Cindy Steed

Russell and Serina Burdine

80’s Style

Jon Ferguson

Rusty Easter and Kelly Smelser

DJs to work for the non-profit organization upon its opening, in 1987. Greg and the director, Amy Cradic McAtee, had been friends in high school. When he approached her with the original idea, she was thrilled. She stated, “July is always a tough month for us due to family vacations, summer ball games, and having to close for Fun Fest activities. Having this fund raiser was a blessing during struggling times.” Invitations were sent out via Greg, Cindy, and Dennis’ Facebook friends list in January to gauge a response to having a party, and it was overwhelming. The party/fundraiser was set for Friday, July 20 at Rascals, 125 Cumberland Street, in downtown Kingsport. (They hoped that Fun Fest would bring in lots of people from out of town that could also celebrate and support the fundraiser.) The ‘80s high school fundraiser was a huge success! We had over 200 people in attendance dancing to all ‘80s tunes and socializing like they had many years ago. Some people came from as far as Missouri to attend. The event brought in over $2,500, which directly benefited

Eric Dykes and Kevin Lane

Ray Bennett, Dave Skelton, Brian Skelton and Ben Buckner

Rascals. Not only did they receive support from the attendees, but they received food and beverage donations from Golden Corral, Food City, and Kroger. They are hoping to make this an annual event. Rascals Teen Center caters to 5th and 6th grade students the first, third, and fourth Fridays of each month, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. In conjunction with Forever Young Teens, they also hold a high school event about once a month. Rascals is available for rent to the public for private youth and adult parties, business meetings, holiday celebrations, and as a venue for large events. Information can be found on www.rascalsteencenter. org or by calling 423-378-5050. LaRon Ingram and Donna Christian Photography by: Shelley Parham

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Artist Profile

Jeffrey Stoner �

Fine Art Photography P

hotographer Ansel Adams said, “There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.” When making an image my goal is to capture not only what I am seeing, but also the essence of what I am experiencing with my other senses and to share that with the viewer. I’ve taken photos all my life, but only began selling my images in 2004 when a gallery asked to show my work. I was thrilled when my prints began to sell which gave me the confidence to approach additional galleries. Over the next few years my gallery representation grew, I had several solo and group shows, and I also began teaching photography workshops I designed for the Art Association of Harrisburg. At that time my full-time job was working as the Vice President of Senior Living Services for Complete HealthCare Resources, based in Dresher, PA. It was a wonderful job working for great owners, but in the back of my mind I wondered if I could turn my love of photography into my full-time business. My wife and I decided to give it a try and we left jobs, family, and friends behind in Pennsylvania and moved to Kingsport in 2007. We believed Kingsport would make a great base of operations since it was located near the mountains of Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina and we also believed that Kingsport’s downtown could become a future arts destination.

I knew I needed to build a brand-new portfolio of images of the southeast and worked nonstop to do so. I normally leave the house at 4am to drive to Roan Mountain or Cades Cove in the Smokies, and then hike or bike several miles to be in place for a sunrise. It was a lot of work, but I was doing what I loved and was surrounded by the beauty of this area.

snows from the Great Lakes blanket the area from early December into March and it’s not unusual to find 15foot snowdrifts. In December 2010, I tried to hike along the AT to make some images after a recent storm but gave up after the snow reached my thighs. I decided I better purchase snowshoes with money I received for Christmas and have enjoyed traversing more snow than I ever saw in Pennsylvania.

As I began to build my portfolio, I found a connection to Pennsylvania that I didn’t expect. I grew up near and hiked on the Appalachian Trail and two of my favorite photography locations in the southeast are also along the AT; Roan Mountain and the Grayson Highlands.

While many of my images are made in the wild, I also enjoy cityscapes and architecture, and recently I began a series of steam locomotive images.

The Roan Mountain Highlands are incredible anytime of the year. I’ve hiked to Grassy Ridge Bald to make images of the rhododendron in June and to the top of Roan Mountain in the winter. In 2008, I began a series of images titled The Goats of Roan. The images are of Angora goats that graze along the AT between the Jane and Grassy Ridge Balds and are there as part of the 10-year Baa-tany Goat Project.

As I built my portfolio of new images, I also strategized on how and where to sell them. In the summer of 2007, I approached Jennifer Phipps who had owned Picture This in Kingsport to show her my work. Picture This was the first location in this region to show my images and I’ve always appreciated Jennifer for giving me that opportunity. I then approached other galleries, with Twigs and Leaves in Waynesville being my first gallery in North Carolina and the gallery in the southeast that has shown my work the longest.

In addition to its stunning beauty, the Grayson Highlands in southwest Virginia contain some of my favorite subjects -- the wild ponies that graze on the balds. Early June in Grayson is a photographer’s dream come true with wild ponies grazing alongside the blooming rhododendron. Some of my favorite pony images have also been made in the fall and winter. I’ve found that the Mount Rogers’ area, which includes Grayson, is like a snow magnet. Lake effect

My images can now be found in galleries in Arizona, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia. In the Tri-Cities they are available at Blowfish Emporium in Bristol, Robin’s on Roan in Johnson City, Star Trails Downtown in Kingsport and regionally at Gallery Mallory – Abingdon. They are also available on my website: www.JeffreyStonerPhotography.com.

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2012 Legislative Barbecue The “Big Dawgs” donned their aprons and served up not only grilled hamburgers and hot dogs but also a little political insight on the side. June 28th marked the day Tennessee legislators and other chamber members specifically chose to network with each other and their constituents in a fun atmosphere. Citizens had the opportunity to buy a $15 ticket to join the political barbecue and have fun while listening and giving their

Nicole Austin and Jason Mumpower

Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, Sen. Mike Faulk, Nicole Austin, Rep. Tony Shipley, and Deputy Comptroller Jason Mumpower

input to various issues that were on their mind. The event held at the Domtar cabin in Kingsport was a relaxing venue in which the legislators could inform voters of the past sessions’ happenings and let them know what they are hoping to achieve in the next. The political servants also took the opportunity to praise Senator Mike Faulk, who is not running for re-election, for a job well done. Rep. Jon Lunberg

Senator Mike Faulk

Guests of honor in attendance included Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey, Senator Mike Faulk, Representative Tony Shipley, Representative Jon Lundberg, and Deputy Comptroller Jason Mumpower. The event, sponsored by Appalachia Power, AT&T, Charter Communications, Domtar, Eastman Chemical Company, The Edinburgh Group, Holston Valley Medical Center, Indian Path Medical Center and Pfizer, was well attended.

Photography by: Lynda Fontaine |

Nicole Austin and Jason Mumpower

Story by: Lynda Fontaine

Cee Cee McCord

Cornelia Laemmli-Orth

Jason Mumpower, Linda Buckles, Senator Mike Faulk and John Buckles

April Edwards, June Barrett and Guynn Edwards

Tom Seiglehorst, Dusty Pason and Ron Nussman

Rep. Tony Shipley

Brad Hoover

Anthony Haynes and John Campbell

Dr. Mary Lee Davis, Ray Conkin and Linda Buckles

Sponsors

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Kip Kern, Misty Burke and Ed Moore

Diane and Hank Somers

Rep. Tony Shipley

Nicole Austin and Senator Mike Faulk

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT | The Carriage House

Cash Mob at The Carriage House

Terri Willis Jones- Owner of Carriage House

The latest “victim” of the Cash Mob concept was the popular retailer The Carriage House in downtown Kingsport. The business was bustling in full swing as customers weaved in and around the various offerings the merchant displayed. The phenomenon sweeping the nation referred to as a “Cash Mob” is quickly becoming a fun way to financially support local businesses. The idea originated from the popular fad called “Flash Mob” in which John and Karen Barber

Kristi and Jeff Fleming

people gather in a specific area and seemingly spontaneously break out in song and/or dance. A Cash Mob is similar in that people gather en masse at a specific spot; however, they differ in that instead of singing and dancing, they break out their wallets and support the business where they have gathered.

The Carriage House specializes in custom framing with over 35 years of experience to its name, as well as a full-service needlework shop offering knitting, needlepoint, needle punch, needle punch rug hooking, along with various classes and stitching groups. The Carriage House is known as the place to go to get the in-demand “Life is Good” products. The Carriage House is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am – 5:30pm and Saturday from 10:00am – 1:00pm. For more information regarding the Cash Mob that takes place the first Thursday of each month, you can call the Kingsport DKA office at 423-246-6550 or you can visit the Cash Mob Facebook page. Terri Willis Jones and Connie Maden

Photography by: Lynda Fontaine

Knitters enjoying fellowship while learning new methods.

Story by: Lynda Fontaine

Jean Walker, Tish Williams, Pat Duncan, and Christine Lawson

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ProCompounding Pharmacy

Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center

Integrity Capital Management

The Johnson City and Washington

The Johnson City Chamber of

Bristol Chamber of Commerce

On June 21, the Kingsport

County Chamber of Commerce,

Commerce held a ribbon-cutting

held a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Chamber of Commerce welcomed

along with community leaders

ceremony for Pro Compounding

on July 19 for Quick Lane

Integrity Capital Management to

and legislators, welcomed

on July 19. Chamber members

Tire & Auto Center. The new

its new location with a ribbon-

Red Legacy Recovery into the

gathered to welcome Pro

automobile service and tire center

cutting ceremony. ICM relocated

business community with a

Compounding to 525 North

is located at 1000 Volunteer

its offices to the Press Building

ribbon-cutting ceremony on July

State of Franklin Road. Pro

Parkway in Bristol, Tenn. Quick

located at 444 Clinchfield Street

13. Angelee Murray and Layla

Compounding is a pharmacy

Lane provides a wide range of

in Kingsport. Integrity Capital

Wright, Co-Founders of the Red

dedicated to customizing

automobile services performed

Management is a registered

Legacy Recovery, established

medication to meet the specific

by factory-trained experts. Get

investment advisory firm

the organization in May 2012.

needs of both individuals and

your automobile serviced on your

specializing in retirement planning

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animals. Pro Compounding

schedule, with no appointment,

and 401k advisory services for

increase awareness of substance

has a team of professionals

even for evenings and weekends.

employers and individuals. ICM

abuse and provide a legacy of

trained in the art and science of

Quick Lane services all makes

has been in business for over five

hope to those in recovery. Red

compounding in order to meet

and models with quality parts,

years and provides over 70 years

Legacy Recovery is honored to

the specialized, unique dosages

lubricants, and top brand name

of combined financial experience

partner with The Insight Alliance,

and forms of medications. Pro

tires.

from its professional team of

member of the Washington County

Compounding also specializes

Anti- Drug coalition, to provide

in providing medications that are

the community with more tools

in short supply, discontinued, or

to create healthier and safer

unavailable.

communities. For more information, visit Red Legacy Recovery on Facebook.

partners; John Atkins, Barry For a list of services and specials, visit www.quicklane.com.

Bailey, Angie Chapman, and Pam Rehart.

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New

on the

Scene

Eastman Credit Union celebrated

Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union

the opening of its new branch

Knoxville TVA Employees Credit

in Johnson City with a ribbon-

Union employees, officials,

cutting ceremony on July 12. The

Johnson City Chamber of

new ECU branch located at 421

Commerce members, and

N. State of Franklin, offers a full

honored guests celebrated the

range of services including teller

credit union’s grand opening

services, deposit account services,

with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

consumer lending, mortgage

on June 22. The Credit Union is

lending, and business services.

located at 2004 North Roan Street

Also, included for customer

in Johnson City. The beautiful,

convenience, a drive-thru teller

new facility offers many services

window, a walk-up ATM, and safe

to its members such as a coin

deposit boxes.

counter, drive-thru, ATM, home

Eastman Credit Union

loans, money orders, notary ECU is a not-for-profit, financial

service, safe deposit boxes, bond

service cooperative serving

redemption, travelers checks, and

133,000 members at over 20

wire transfers.

Gerald H. Cassell Allstate Office

Shabby Allie’s Boutique

The Bristol Chamber of

The Kingsport Chamber of

Commerce held a ribbon-cutting

Commerce celebrated Shabby Allie’s

ceremony on July 12 to celebrate

grand opening with a ribbon-cutting

the new Gerald H. Cassell Allstate

ceremony on July 11. Chamber

agency. Mr. Cassell is insurance

members, friends, family, and patrons

licensed in both Tennessee and

came out to show their support for the

Virginia and is a professional

unique boutique located at 700 West

personal financial representative

Sullivan Street in Kingsport. Shabby

at his Allstate office located at

Allie’s offers a variety of beautiful

1510 Bluff City Highway in Bristol,

antiques, vintage collectables, home

Tenn. Allstate offers insurance

decor, and furniture. Candy bouquets,

policies such as auto, motorcycle,

gourmet gift baskets, floral bouquets,

homeowners, condominium,

arrangements, and centerpieces,

renters, business, boat, and

jewelry, event planning, and

flood. Financial planning is

concessions for special events and

also available in the forms of

corporate parties are just a few more

Annuities, IRAs, Mutual funds,

products and services available.

and life insurance.

branches. For more information, visit www. ecu.org.

Stop in and visit Allison Russell, For more information, visit www. tvacreditunion.com or call 423.794.5100.

For more information, call one of

“Allie,” at her shabby chic boutique or

the professional agents at

visit www.shabbyalliesboutique.com.

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The 31st annual Fun Fest extravaganza kicked off with its enormous parade and Mardi Gras party on Friday, July 13. Fun Fest, a Chamber of Commerce event, is the largest event of the year with over 140,000 people in attendance. Fun Fest was organized to unite the greater Kingsport area with family-oriented fellowship and fun to confirm that Kingsport is an excellent place to live and work. Kingsport offers numerous opportunities for people to come together while appealing to the interests in culture, athletics, art, and entertainment. Fun Fest compiles all of these aspects in just one week; however, many activities can be found in Kingsport all year long. Fun Fest features fun for the whole family. Events include the Crazy 8s race, activities at the beautiful Bays Mountain Park, hot air balloons, concerts, car show, dog show, Miss Kingsport pageant, cardboard boat race, bird watching, Taste of the Tri-Cities, fireworks, and much more. Although the weather did not cooperate for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festivities with rain and storms almost every evening, it did not stop the fun. Fun Fest organizers always have an alternative plan for uncooperative weather. Among all of the festivities, attendees look forward to concerts and Taste of Tri-Cities, and this year was no different. Thousands flooded the street of Fort Henry Drive and J. Fred Johnson Stadium to partake in some local restaurant cuisine and get their groove on with extraordinary musical performances. There were 16 different restaurants represented, serving pizza, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, seafood, ice cream, and much more. There was a variety of musical entertainment sure to have pleased most any preference, including Travis Tritt, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Folk Soul Revival, Drake White, and Jeremy Camp. Fun Fest came to an impressive end on Saturday, July 21 with Eastmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spectacular fireworks presentation. For more information, visit www.visitkingsport.com/funfest. Story by: Rita Dykes

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Crazy 8s Race News Conference

Hank Brown speaking

David Deere and Bo Payne

Monty McLauren

Hank Brown

Photography by: Lynda Fontaine

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Trash Barrel Painting

Photography by: Brian Hullette

Lee McDavid and Lucy Fleming

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Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast, hosted by Holston Medical Group

Miles Burdine

Bob Feagins and Laura Steel

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Nicole Austin and Brayden getting a Funfest tatty

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Miss Kingsport, Jacquelyn Richmond, and her mother, Mary Edds Richmond

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Wayne Fortney

Kendrick Rockwell

Logan and his dorky dad, Brian Hullette

Photography by: Jerreese Rockwell

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Crazy 8s Race

Photography by: Mickey Baker and Brian Hullette

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Taste of the Tri-Cities

Photography by: Brian Hullette

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Titanic Wine Tasting

Photography by: Shelley Parham

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SEEN IN JOHNSON CITY | Maple Lane Farm

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Dinner at the Farm

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Dinner at the Farm was held at Maple Lane Farms to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport. The evening consisted of a five course meal; cucumber soup, peach and watermelon salad with Black Mountain blue cheese, smoked and grilled trout with beets Liese and Charles Hawkins

Brad Blackwell

Brittany and Megan

and sugar snap peas, pork tenderloin with Fairy Tale eggplant, new potatoes and pole beans and ended with peach and apple tarts. All of these wonderful fruits and vegetables came from local farms each within a 100-mile radius. Chef Nate Allen from Spruce Pine Knife and Fork restaurant was on hand and hard at work to ensure the meal was a success. The dinner table displayed an all-natural setting with flowers and a taste of Southern charm and elegance. Each course was accompanied by a compatible beverage ranging from Italian

Gary Tucker, Alice Clark and Ann Kay Skelton

Boys & Girls Club Staff

wine to California champagne donated by local businesses. Entertainment was provided by special guest Brad Blackwell, an amazing musician who provided original songs, plus excellent cover renditions. Blackwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible voice and countless melodies set the perfect mood for Dinner at the Farm. Other friends of the club included Starbucks, Stir Fry, B&B Package, and Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Package store. The Boys & Girls Club of Kingsport serves families with children year round with after school programming and summer camps. Donations to this organization empower staff to offer educational support,

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Shelburne and Beulah Ferguson

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Chef Nate Allen and Josh Reeves

SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Pappy’s Motorcycle Parts Store

Pappy’s Motorcycle Cash Mob

Amy Coffey

Pappy and customers

It was a rainy afternoon, but those big, wet drops were a welcoming gift to the dry spell that had been our usual fare for the last month! No matter what the day held for busy residents, people were out and about, as was the case with the customers at Pappy’s Motorcycle Parts and Custom T’s in downtown Kingsport.

Lori Dockery

Pappy’s was the business chosen for a cash mob event recently, and the customers not only came out to show their support, but they were also treated to an indoor picnic as a show of appreciation from the storeowner himself. Pappy Vineyard has been in business downtown for 39 years, 35 of those at his current location of 244 East Main Street. Even though Pappy’s started out as a motorcycle parts shop, it quickly

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Jimmy Phipps, Donna Scearce, Steve Raines, and Mike Scearce

turned into what is now his main venue, a custom screen printing business. Pappy is a successful businessman, but also a giving one. He’s headed up many philanthropy projects over the years, which includes the notable bicycle recycling project. Every year, more and more people donate used bicycles to Pappy who then takes them to the state penitentiary to be worked on and rejuvenated by the prison group known as the ”Foggy Mountain Club.” After the

Jim Holcomb

bicycles are fixed up and ready to go, Pappy picks them up and gives them to children around the region who otherwise would not have one. Pappy is a delightful family man, businessman, and community philanthropist. For more information regarding what Pappy’s Store has to offer, call the shop at 423-246-9594 or stop by Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. And see for yourself everything he has worked towards these 39 years… and what’s more, you’ll be sure to enjoy Pappy’s company. Photography by: Lynda Fontaine and Rhonda Grimes | Story by: Lynda Fontaine

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SEEN IN BRISTOL | Kil’n Time Studio

Bowls Make it Better, a benefit for Healing Hands

Monica Hall, Melinda Clark and Martha Bailey

Sharon Mooney, Vivian Salcote and Karen Boone

On Friday July 20, Kil’n Time Ceramics Studio hosted Bowls Make it Better, a fundraiser for Healing Hands Health Center. Patrons of the sold-out event were treated to a concert with Symphony Rags, dinner in the studio, and their choice of a bowl created by a regional artist. According to Sylvia Musgrove, director of Kil’n Time, more than 75 artists worked to create 120 hand-painted bowls for the benefit. “It’s very satisfying to see so many segments of our community — painters, potters, musicians, chefs, students, teachers, medical professionals and more — come together to make this night a success,” she noted. “Bristol is using art to impact the lives of others, and that’s deeply nourishing.” Proceeds benefited Healing Hands, a Bristol-based charitable clinic that offers free medical and dental assistance for the working uninsured. To date, the nonprofit organization has provided 40,000 patient visits and more than $9 million in free medications to area residents. Helen Scott, executive director of Healing Hands, said the event reflects a difficult choice many have to make. “Lots of people find themselves having to budget either for their own well-being or for essential supplies. Community support helps us reach more people so they don’t have to make the choice between

George King and Hazel Oliver

a visit to the doctor or the grocery store.” Photography by: April Taylor | Story by: April Taylor

Brenda Fincher, Dot Cooper, Angela Hopkins and Carolyn Moore

Mimi Kind- owner of One of a Kind Gallery and Ed Lockett

Artist Greg Howser

Eric Niebauer, Chelsea Cannon, Deb Miller, Gwen Campbell and Julie Davison

Helen Scott and Sylvia Musgrove

Carol Myers and Emma Pullon

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BRAD BLACKWELL 1. So how did you get started writing and performing music?

Well, I got my first guitar when I was a junior in high school for Christmas. As the story goes, I didn’t exactly ask for it and at the time was trying very hard not to let mom see that I was a little bit bummed out at the present. But, it wasn’t long before I completely fell in love with the instrument and from there, I suppose, the rest is history. 2. When did music change from being just a hobby to becoming a full-fledged career opportunity? Things really started to take shape when I met my current manager and co-songwriter, Jim Denton, and also when I moved to Knoxville. Jim had been a songwriter in Nashville during the 90s and had actually written the number one song “Rope the Moon” for John Michael Montgomery in 1995. Through his successes, he kind of knew the ins and outs of the business and had a lot of contacts in Nashville. So, while going to UT, I was able to work with him, play shows, and build my fan base while at the same time make trips to Nashville to write and play with industry execs that he had already established relationships with. I was able to do all that while also being a full-time student at UT. It all has worked out pretty nice though. 3. You recently sold out a show at the Historic Bijou Theater in Knoxville, Tennessee. Please tell us a little bit about what that was like. It was truly a dream come true. I have been working towards that goal for quite some time. I must say that it felt

Quick Facts about Brad: • Born May 18, 1989 • Kingsport native • Graduated from DobynsBennett in 2007 • All-conference basketball player at DB, played one year of college basketball at Maryville College • Rabid basketball fan and voracious reader, especially books about Pete Maravich, Larry Bird, and Abraham Lincoln • Graduated in May from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Advertising

pretty incredible to stand out in front of the crowd and realize it all playing out so nicely. I have been incredibly lucky to have so much support from so many people and the fact that so many people have given me such great responses to the music. 4. We understand that former University of Tennessee head football coach, Phil Fulmer introduced you at the show. How did that come into fruition and how did you two meet? I was introduced to him through a professor that I had while at UT. This professor also happened to be the head of a wealth management company in Knoxville where coach Fulmer currently works and was kind enough to pass my stuff along to him. Long story short, Coach Fulmer is a remarkable man and there is no reason, other than him just being an incredibly nice person that he should have much interest in what I’m doing. I just am very lucky and thankful of all the help he’s provided. 5. You have got some pretty incredible shows coming up. September 9, you will be playing a the Tennessee Valley Fair and then on October 14, you will be opening up for Darius Rucker at the Foothills Fall Festival in Maryville. How did these shows come about? I give the credit for these shows to all the people who have really just believed in what I’m doing throughout and who have helped to get the music into the right people’s hands. I am obviously very excited about both shows and feel very fortunate. I am happy, but not satisfied (laughs). I want to take things as far as I can take them!

SEEN IN MT. CARMEL | Tone Zone Gym

Tone Zone Gym 3k

Tone Zone Gym located in downtown Mount Carmel, held its third annual TZ3 Run on Saturday, July 7 in conjunction with the Mount Carmel block party. There were 60 registered participants with 57 finishes, each professionally timed by We Run Events of Kingsport. Three-time winner, Simeon Roberts of Greenville, Tenn. took first place with an impressive time of 9:51. Simeon holds the record with a time of 9:49.8 established in 2011. Rounding out the top ten were Scott Higginbotham, Hannah Cutshall, Billy Brooks, Brittany Rogers, Ken Shelton, John Wooten, Tennille Wines, Greg Poff, and Clifford Ramey. Top finishers in each class received medals and awards. All participants received an official race t-shirt designed by Bobby Starnes of ElectraGraphics Inc., as well as drinks and snacks provided by local business sponsors. Tone Zone Gym located at 122 West Main Street is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and requires no contract. It offers a variety of cardio equipment, weight machines, and free weights. Tanning is also available for added convenience, as well as nutritional supplements and a large selection of sport drinks.

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Johnson City Chamber After Hours

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Johnson City Chamber of Commerce members had a fantastic business after hours event on June 19 at the beautiful Garland Farm Estates. The event was full of incredible food and entertainment. Members enjoyed delicious cuisine prepared by Red Pig BBQ as they mingled and Barbara Mentgen, Shaunda Blackwell, Maggie Cooper, Jamia Rentz and Denise Hensley

networked with fellow members. Adventure Time Ballooning provided

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a magnificent hot air balloon to add to the excitement of the evening. Wolf Creek performed a variety of musical selections throughout the evening. Keen Eye Photography mingled with the crowd, snapping fun, memorable photos. Door prizes and a corn hole tournament rounded out the entertaining event. Garland Farm Estates was the perfect venue for the business after hours event with luxurious surroundings and gracious hosts. Garland Farm Estates is a beautiful community with a respect for the preservation of the environment and wildlife while providing comfort and exceptional amenities to the residents. For more information on Garland Farm Estates, visit www.garlandfarmestates.com. Photography by: Brian Hullette

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Bristol’s Relay For Life

Bristol’s Relay For Life was an tremendous success as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society that is committed to saving lives, finding cures, and helping patients turn their fight into victory. The Relay For Life is the leading volunteer American Cancer Society fundraiser originating in the United States, quickly spread to 21 other countries. The Relay is primarily for fundraising purposes, to honor survivors, and to remember those who lost the battle with cancer; however, it also serves as an awareness and education opportunity. Relay For Life has raised over 3 billion dollars to date. A large crowd gathered at Avoca Christian church on May 18 at 6:00pm to start the inspiring overnight event. Fun, friendship, and fundraising brought the community together for the magnificent fight against cancer. Local teams of friends, family, colleagues, and survivors come together to walk or run the Relay and partake in the activities throughout the night. There were 395 participants and 28 teams raising $44,932! Tops fundraising teams were J. A. Street & Associates, Inc. with $14, 046, Select Specialty Hospital with $5,001, and All Stitched Up with $3308. The top three individual participants were Michael Barnes with $2,195, Jennifer Kiser with $1,996, and Megan Schmidt with $625. The survivor’s ceremony and the caregiver ceremony were remarkable events. As the crowd cheered, cancer survivors walked together in celebration of another year’s success in the fight against cancer. During the next lap of the walk, caregivers joined the survivors to be recognized for their love, commitment, and sacrifice. A beautiful, respectful, and heartwarming luminary ceremony was held after dark where candles were illuminated in honor of those fighting cancer and in memory of those who lost the battle. Events and entertainment continued until 6:00am the following morning. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org.

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SEEN IN CITY | Indian Trail Middle School

Johnson City Relay for Life

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Indian Trail Middle School in Johnson City was home to the Relay For Life of Washington County - Johnson City on June 29. Relay For Life was an overnight event beginning at 6:00pm and ending at 6:30am the following morning. The band Spank performed at 6:00pm just prior to the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony including the survivor’s lap began at 7:00pm. Full Tilt performed at 7:30pm followed by DJ Alan Dodson. Teams walked throughout the night where each team represented a different country in keeping with this year’s theme, Searching The World For Cure. Events took place all night including a Mr. Relay pagent, a rooster crowing contest, a Midnight 5k, a dance along with Zumba, a Relay scavenger hunt, and of course, plenty of eating. There were also unusual relay labs such as a bunny hop lap, an Olympic torch lap, the reversed crazy hat lap, and the PJ lap. Also for the first time, the Relay included a Hope Has No Curfew challenge. Participants who register to walk throughout the night received a Hope Has No Curfew t-shirt. Johnson City School Survivors

This year’s Relay had an incredible 562 participants, 46 teams and raised an impressive $96,861. The top three teams were American Water Heater raising $8,505, A T & T Cancer Killers raising $8,403, and 911 Lifesavers raising $8,248. The top three individuals were Kevin McGlone raising $5,438, Ronda Forrester raising $2,636, and Sandy Lowe, raising $2,053. Everyone’s reason for walking the Relay is as remarkable as the story or individual that motivated him or her to participate. The relay honored cancer survivors, remembered those who lost their lives to cancer, and helped current and future cancer victims by raising money to find new treatments and cures. The Relay For Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society to help enable the Society to fight the battle against cancer. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org.

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SEEN IN KINGSPORT | Downtown

Kingsport’s 2012 Relay for Life

Kingsport’s Relay For Life was another colossal success as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people remain well and helping people get well by finding cures for cancer to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Three hundred sixty-nine participants joined Tom Taylor, Master of Ceremonies for the Kingsport 2012 Relay For Life located in magnificent downtown Kingsport. The festivities began at 6 pm on June 1 and lasted throughout the night until 6 am the following morning. The top leading teams were Cancer Fighters to the Rescue raising $15,245, United Healthcare United Soles raising $13,687, and Walgreens Team Kingsport, raising $4,504. The top individual teams were Faye Payne raising $1,150, Melissa Warren raising $850, and Amanda Begley raising $600. A total of $77, 624 was raised! The opening ceremony featured the Dobyns-Bennett High School Air Force Junior ROTC, Boy Scout Troop 387, Jim Bailey, and Laura Nixson. The Survive and Thrive Support Group hosted the survivor ceremony followed by the caregiver ceremony under the leadership of Kim Vicars. Following the ceremonies, cancer survivors walked down Broad Street together in celebration of another year’s success in the fight against cancer. This was a truly humbling sight to behold. During the next lap of the walk, caregivers joined the survivors to be recognized for their love, commitment, and sacrifice. A luminary ceremony featuring harpist, Martha Painter was held at 10 pm. Candles were illuminated in honor of those fighting cancer and in memory of those who lost the battle. Luminary bags filled the street in a beautiful display of honor and remembrance. Event goers also enjoyed the musical entertainment during the Bluegrass on Broad concert featuring Tony Holt and the Wildwood Valley Boys, music by Beth Snapp, dancing, delicious food, fun-filled activities, a silent auction, T-shirts, crafts, and a “Dude Looks Like a Lady” contest. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org.

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Bariatrics 67- Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)

General Practice 83- General Practice within Wellmont

Ophthalmology 101- When Is It Time for Cataract Surgery?

Cardiology 69- HeartShape

Health and Fitness 85- Hormones and Weight Loss 87- The HCG Transformation Program

Orthodontics 103- Great News For Invisalign Patients! High Tech Orthodontics

Medical Insurance 89- Integrated Solutions Health Network

Orthopaedics 105- Modern Arthroscopy: Taking a New Look At Sports Medicine

Dental 71- Cosmetic/Sedation Dentistry 73- CPAP Testimonies for Sleep Medication 75- Periodontal Disease and its effects Dermatology 77- Freshen Your Face Elderly Care 79- Appalachian Christian Village - The Big Picture Gastroenterology 81- Gastroenterology Associates: A Closer Look

Medical Software 91- Medical Software with Limited Liability Orthopedics 93- Vertebral Compression Fractures Oncology/Radiology 95- Breast Cancer 97- Interventional Radiology 99- Radiation and Cancer

On the cover: Top Row Left to Right: Leighton W. Wood, D.D.S., M.S. - Tri-Cities Orthodontic Specialist Tom Rogers, M.D. – Performance Medicine Andrew P. Kramer, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. – Surgical Associates of Kingsport, Inc. Suresh Nekuri MD.JD.MBA – Med-Justice Consultants Billie J. Minton, Pharm.D. Morgan P. Lorio, M.D., FACS – Neuro-Spine Solutions, P.C. Willie Hamilton, MSN, FNP-BC – LiveFit Medicine Robert Slattery, CEO – CrestPoint Health

Pharmaceuticals 107- The Drug Expert 109- Topical Gels Offer Pain Relief Plastics 111- Breast Reconstruction: Doing Something Positive Podiatry 113- Highlands Podiatry: Who We Are and How We Can Help

Third Row Left to Right: Dr. Stephen Combs, Chief Executive Medical Officer - Wellmont Medical Associates Gwen Hendrix, Administrator – Appalachian Christian Village Cleve Anderson D.Ph. – Anderson Compounding Pharmacy Andrew K. Armbrister, D.D.S. - Andrew K. Armbrister, D.D.S., PLLC Fourth Row Left to Right: Robert Coleman, M.D. – Blue Ridge Radiology, P.C. Chris Allen D.P.M. – Highlands Podiatry John A. Ehrenfried, M.D., F.A.C.S – Surgical Associates of Kingsport, Inc. Timothy R. Martin, D.D.S. - Martin Dentistry & The Center for Sleep Medicine

Second Row Left to Right: Bernard A. Tisdale, M.D. – Regional Cancer Center John H. Phillips, M.D. – Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates Angela R. Cameron, D.D.S., P.C. – Sophisticated Smiles H. James Webb, M.D., FACS – New Horizons Plastic Surgery, LLC Melissa K. Taylor, PA-C – Tri-Cities Skin & Cancer Michael Gilles, M.D. – Gastroenterology Associates Kevin W. Martin, D.D.S. – Martin Dentistry & The Center for Sleep Medicine Cary H. Meyers, MD, FACC, FACS – Wellmont CVA Heart Institute

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BARIATRIC SURGERY (Weight Loss Surgery)

The safety and efficacy of these surgeries, when performed by experienced surgeons in well prepared centers, has been proven repeatedly. The morbidity and mortality rates with Bariatric surgery at Centers of Excellence Andrew P. Kramer, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. are very similar to other common surgeries like gallbladder removal. One must remember that morbidly obese Surgical Associates of Kingsport patients, by definition, are unhealthy, and thus are at a higher risk for any surgical intervention. Without intervention, morbidly obese patients typically live about 15 years less than normal weight individuals.

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Obesity is the number one health care epidemic in the world today. It is the root cause of many of the most common and deadly diseases that affect us and our loved ones. These include type II diabetes, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea, hyperlipidemia, depression, and even many forms of cancer. Bariatric and metabolic surgeries have been definitively proven to be the only effective method of obtaining significant and long term weight loss, and are currently the most effective way to treat and CURE diabetes and reverse hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and sleep apnea. By reducing obesity rates worldwide, we will lower rates of cancer, heart disease, and early death.

Dr. Andrew P. Kramer has performed more than 1500 Bariatric procedures. He also has experience as a Bariatric patient, having undergone laparoscopic gastric bypass himself in 2004. Dr. Kramer received his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine/New York Institute of Technology in 1987 and completed his surgical residency at UMDNJ/Kennedy Memorial Hospital in 1992. After practicing surgery in SW Virginia, he incorporated Bariatric surgery into his practice in Lebanon, VA in 2000. Dr. Kramer developed one of the first comprehensive Bariatric surgery programs in a small hospital rural setting, and he and his program were nationally recognized as one of the very early Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence. He brought his program to Holston Valley Medical Center in 2007 and The Comprehensive Weight Management Center was recognized as a COE in 2008. Dr. Kramer is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He is a partner with Surgical Associates of Kingsport, Inc. and serves as the medical director of The Comprehensive Weight Management Center at Holston Valley Medical Center. Dr. Kramer is active in medical education as an associate professor of Surgery at ETSU and with several medical school programs. He was a founding member of the Virginia Bariatric Society and is a member of the Tennessee Bariatric Society. Dr. Kramer is an avid runner and boater. He is married to Pamela (for 25 years) and father to Zak (age 21) and Mollie (age 17).

Daymon Byrd – Age 47

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Gastric Banding at Surgical Associates of Kingsport in 2008 “I had been on numerous weight loss programs with no long term success. I was concerned that carrying the extra weight was going to cause serious health issues as I got older. I wanted to be healthier for myself and my family. Once I made my mind up to have the gastric banding the journey was not that difficult. Since my weight loss, I am healthier and have a lot more energy. Also, my eating habits are much better. I am more involved in various activities such as running and bicycling. It is not a quick fix journey, it is a life style change. It takes time, but it is well worth it. You will received many rewards such as being healthier, happier and will have more self esteem.” –Daymon Byrd

Look forward to bathing suit season again. Eliminate varicose veins quickly and safely at the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute’s Vein Care Center. Varicose veins can impact more than a person’s appearance. They may also cause progressive pain, fatigue and swelling of the ankles and can lead to a number of other conditions. The Vein Care Center at the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute’s Johnson City location offers endovenous laser treatment. This is a state-of-the-art procedure for treating varicose veins in men and women. The non-surgical technique causes minimal discomfort and is performed in an office setting in about an hour. It is a safe, effective way to eliminate varicose veins. Call 423-282-5054 to schedule your appointment today. 2428 Knob Creek Road • Johnson City, Tenn.

HeartSHAPE offers hope and saves lives ®

Heart problems can be detected early with a simple, inexpensive, noninvasive test. cardiology

“Since we screen patients without symptoms, the test generally doesn’t detect a level of disease that requires surgery,” Dr. Ladley said. “The test helps us see the problem if there is one, and we can start working on prevention before a person has symptoms.” The Wellmont CVA Heart Institute’s HeartSHAPE® program focuses on early detection of coronary artery disease and heart attack prevention, and it takes less than five minutes to perform. A 64-slice ct scanner is used to take pictures of the coronary arteries from outside the body. From those images, a coronary calcium score is determined.

Don Osborne provides Carolyn Burgess with a HeartSHAPE® coupon and discusses the benefits of calcium scoring. Don Osborne was near death – and didn’t even know it.

A local farmer, active church member and community volunteer, he had been living with a life-threatening heart condition without having any of the classic symptoms. If it weren’t for a simple, inexpensive test, he might not be here today. The test, called HeartSHAPE®, is a noninvasive cardiac calcium scoring test that saves lives by detecting heart problems in patients who have no symptoms of heart disease. For Osborne, telling people about the test has become a mission. “I talk to everyone about it,” he said. “I have probably talked to more than 300 people, and I’ve driven friends and neighbors to the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute to have the test done.”

To participate in a HeartSHAPE® test, you must be referred by your primary care physician or meet certain criteria. It is generally recommended for men over 45 and women over 55 with at least one cardiovascular risk factor. If someone has two or more risk factors – such as diabetes, obesity or smoking – it may be appropriate to screen below the recommended ages. “At the time I had the test, I thought I was healthy,” Osborne said. “I would have said I was in the top 10 percent of people my age. But instead, I was ready to die, and I didn’t even know it. This test saved my life.” Get a picture of your heart health and fight heart disease early. Or enjoy peace of mind knowing your heart is healthy. For a limited time, take advantage of a HeartSHAPE® special two-for-one price of only $49 for you and a loved one. To learn more or to schedule a HeartSHAPE® test, call Wellmont Nurse Connection at 1-877-230-NURSE.

Osborne’s journey with HeartSHAPE® started after he nearly passed out while working in his garden. Concerned, his physician performed an ekg and stress test. “My doctor said my test results were good and my blood pressure and cholesterol had been good,” Osborne said. “I saw an ad for the heart test in the newspaper, and I thought I’d go have it done, just in case. I didn’t think they would find anything, but I was curious.” Osborne’s curiosity may have saved his life. This test revealed his cardiac calcium score was high. Even worse, the test found Osborne had an aneurysm that measured two and a half inches and required immediate surgery. Dr. Herbert Ladley, a cardiologist with the Wellmont CVA Heart Institute, points out that most patients who have the test don’t have cases as dramatic as Osborne’s.

Mike Needham, CT technician, places Don Osborne in the scanner for a HeartSHAPE® test. 71

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Can Your Smile Age You? A recent survey concluded that an unattractive smile not only can make you look older than you are, but it can make people perceive you as less intelligent else, an improved smile resulted in people being perceived as younger, more successful, and more attractive to the opposite sex. It also, had a positive influence on both personal and professional relationships. If you are not quite ready to undergo cosmetic surgery to address fine lines, wrinkles and deep folds, a nonsurgical alternative using veneers may be an option. When the back teeth are worn or missing, the facial structure they support tends to collapse or fall in, which can lead to deep nasolabial folds. Building out the back teeth with veneers or crowns helps to lift the cheekbone area of the face and widen the smile, thereby making you look younger. When the teeth that support the lips are built out, the blood supply is stimulated and lines around the lip area are less noticeable. The end result is more balanced appearance, enhancing the prominence of the cheekbones for an overall younger look. Veneers are one of many cosmetic options to improve your smile.

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One of our goals is to meet and exceed your expectations. Like you, your smile is unique. We take great care in designing a smile that is customized to complement your specific wants and desires. We take a series of facial measurements, photographs, diagnostic models, and X-rays to help create a smile that is in proportion to your bone structure, age, and gender. We want your smile to enhance your appearance and look to the way that you want it to look. We work everything out on the wax models and have custom temporary restorations fabricated by the lab prior to making any changes to your smile.

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Martin Dentistry My husband Joe and I have been very blessed to travel many wonderful places around the world; but, after being diagnosed with sleep apnea last year, this diagnosis really put a “damper” on our active lifestyle and travel plans when having to deal with a CPAP machine and all it involved. I went through six or seven different mask options throughout the last year, but none of these worked for me. The Sleep Clinic then suggested I might want to see Dr. Tim Martin of Martin Dentistry. What a blessing that turned out to be for me! After my initial consultation with Dr. Martin, he completed a thorough examination and evaluation of my situation. He was so patient, understanding, and so knowledgeable about the issues of sleep apnea. (You need to check out his credentials!) He then fitted me with a small, non-invasive dental appliance to wear as I sleep at night. From the very first night, my symptoms disappeared and have not returned. It’s really difficult to describe with words how much this has changed my life! It’s been amazing!! Dr. Tim and his warm, wonderful staff are such caring, compassionate people, and I cannot express enough how wonderful it is not to have to carry a CPAP machine with me everywhere I travel, as well as dealing with it at home. It has given me a new lease on life. I would encourage anyone who is having difficulty with sleep apnea to contact Dr. Tim and his amazing team!

Michael Austin IT Relationship Manager Eastman Chemical Company Like many others, I had tried using a CPAP and sleep medications to help with my sleep apnea and fatigue; neither worked well for me. I could not tolerate the CPAP and actually rested much less with it. The sleep medications had very negative side effects for me. While I know many find these helpful, they were not effective options for me. Dr. Martin introduced me to the sleep appliance and I found it to be very helpful. I have not completely stopped snoring, but my snoring has greatly decreased. I sleep better at night now and wake up more rested in the morning. Like all medical devices, there is a short period of time it takes to get used to the device. The other thing I liked about the sleep appliance is you can adjust it very slowly so you can get to your maximum improvement level. It’s very easy to travel with and fits easily in a toiletries case, whereas the CPAP was much more troublesome to take on trips, especially trips that required air travel. Overall I’ve been very pleased with the sleep appliance, its simplicity in design,

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Bradley Melone CMPM, CPMA Practice Manager First Choice Neurosurgery I was diagnosed with severe, obstructive sleep apnea following a sleep study in January 2007. As expected I was placed on CPAP to treat this serious condition. For the next year I tried numerous masks, too many to count, and even went onto BiPAP in hopes of finding a mask/machine I could use regularly. After many sleep-interrupted nights struggling with the mask fit/seal, I finally gave up on trying treating my sleep apnea. This was a tough decision for me, as I am in the medical profession and know the serious health affects this condition poses, but I simply could not find a mask that I could effectively use. A couple years later I saw a flyer from Martin Dentistry and Sleep Medicine talking about a dental appliance that could be used in treating sleep apnea. The local physician that I work for and I researched this and found that yes, indeed, these devices do exist and actually have a proven track record of success, so I made an appointment with Dr. Martin to discuss my particular case. We both felt that the oral device was worth trying in lieu of not treating my sleep apnea, but had some reservations of how successful the device would be, due to the severity of my sleep apnea. The sleep appliance dental appliance has worked beyond my furthest expectations. The sleep study performed while using my oral appliance also showed a remarkable improvement. I am sleeping through the night, have more energy during the day, and have peace of mind that I no longer stop breathing during the night. The sleep appliance is quite comfortable to wear, easy to take on trips and has been a true blessing for me and my family. Dr. Martin and the staff of Martin Dentistry and Sleep Medicine are exceptional people who obviously enjoy what they do, as you could not find a better group of people to make sure all your needs and questions get answered. They handled everything from fitting the appliance to working with the insurance companies to pay for the appliance -- all I had to do was come in for my appointments and wear the device. I strongly urge anyone who has sleep apnea to seek medical treatment for this serious condition and not continue to ignore it. There any many options out there and I can think of no better place to get that care than Martin Dentistry, you will feel welcome from the minute you walk in the door.

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My name is Debbie Hyder and I would like to tell you about my experience at Dr. Kevin Martin’s office. When I walked into Dr. Martin’s office, I was truly a traumatized and broken person from the procedures I had went through for over a year to get my dental implants. My life had been on hold for so long because of my teeth. I truly found a dentist that had compassion and concern for his patients. He saw I needed my smile back as soon as possible. He had his wonderful staff work me in his schedule, even stayed over late sometimes and got my teeth fixed in half the time it should have taken. My teeth are absolutely beautiful. I smile all the time and can eat things that I haven’t eaten in years. He positively, without a doubt, gave me my life back. I recommend Dr. Martin to all my friends and if you want a dentist who truly cares about you and does number one work… I highly recommend Dr. Kevin Martin.

Sharon Grass Teacher City of Kingsport Disappointed with the shifting my teeth had done over the years, I was even more discouraged when an orthodontist told me that the only recourse was a minimum of two years of metal braces, complete with elastic bands and night-head gear. Hoping for something a bit more discreet, I let the idea go until Dr. Martin’s office began offering Invisalign. I was pleased to learn I would be a good candidate for this procedure even with the significant amount of straightening needed on my bottom teeth. After just over a year, my teeth are beautifully straight and aligned. I am truly delighted with the results and highly recommend this convenient, comfortable and affordable way to recapture confidence through a dazzling smile.

Justin Jenkins Police Officer Johnson City, Tennessee My name is Justin Jenkins. After trying CPAP and surgery without any success, I decided to talk to Dr. Martin about oral appliance therapy. I’ve noticed a huge difference in the way I feel during the day after wearing my appliance. A month ago, my dog used my appliance as a chew toy and I really noticed a difference in the three weeks I was without it. Before appliance therapy I was tired all the time and had no energy; now, I cannot imagine being without it.

many thousands of times have we seen those toothpaste or mouthwash commercials? They are all very similar. It begins with the patient in the dental chair looking sad, receiving some bad news from the dentist. We then hear the voiceover say something like this: â&#x20AC;&#x153;4 out of 5 dentists recommend brand A toothpaste/mouthwash to prevent gingivitis and gum disease.â&#x20AC;? It has been the same message for years. Most people have seen it so many times that they simply tune out and never give it another thought. But what is gingivitis or gum disease and why should it matter to you? Gum disease, or as it is referred to by dental professionals, periodontal disease, is the inflammation of the gums and its subsequent effects on the soft tissue and bone that supports the teeth. It is caused by bacteria found in plaque and the toxins that are released by these bacteria. There are three stages of the disease process: gingivitis, periodontitis and advanced periodontitis. The disease is most commonly characterized by swollen, bleeding gums. This can lead to a loss of bone around the teeth and eventually loss of teeth. The startling fact is that until the later stages of the disease, aside from some minor bleeding during routine brushing and or flossing, gum disease has few discernible symptoms or warning signs and rarely is painful. By the time most people realize they have a problem irreparable damage has been done. It has been reported that up to 75% of the population over the age of 35 have periodontal disease. Gum disease is treated in many ways. Typically it consists of a combination of manual scaling of the tooth and root surface and antibiotic treatment. The scaling removes the bacteria containing soft and hard deposits from the gums and teeth while the antibiotics aid in reducing the overall amount of harmful bacteria present.

increasing number of relationships between periodontitis and other diseases in the body, most information is known about its notable effects on diabetes, heart disease and pregnancy.

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There appears to be a bidirectional relationship between gum disease and diabetes. Approximately 95% of diabetics also have periodontitis. Diabetics have been shown to be more likely to develop gum disease due to their greater susceptibility to infections. This in turn can increase blood sugar and place these individuals at much higher risk for diabetic complications. Researchers have shown that those with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery and heart disease. It has even been proposed that this oral bacteria can infect arterial plaques associated with atherosclerosis further contributing to their dangerous nature. Newer studies have suggested that women with gum disease are 2 to 7 times more likely to suffer abnormal pregnancy outcomes such as premature birth, low birth weight, preeclampsia and growth restriction. The American Academy of Periodontology strongly recommends pregnant women receive at a minimum a screening for gum disease and encourage the maintenance of routine professional dental care. The most important factor in the prevention of gum disease is twice a day brushing and daily flossing in addition to visiting your dentist every six months for a cleaning and comprehensive oral examination. Unlike a lot of systemic diseases, gum disease is one that is 100% preventable. With proper home care and some assistance from your dentist or dental hygienist, you can avoid the potentially dangerous effects of gingivitis and gum disease.

What poses the greatest amount of concern with gum disease are the systemic conditions with which it has been linked. While new research is showing us a rapidly 77

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Gastroenterology Associates would like to welcome Dr. Erika Grigg and Dr. Michael Gilles. Both will begin accepting patients in August.

Dr. Grigg received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2005. She completed her Internal Medicine residency, a year as Chief Medical Resident, and her Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. She enjoys general gastroenterology and has a special clinical interest in IBD and GI Bleeding.

Dr. Grigg will be accepting patients in our Kingsport office.

. Dr. Gilles received his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 2005. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He completed his three-year Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship and a one-year Advanced Endoscopy fellowship at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He will be performing Endoscopic Ultrasound procedures at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Gilles will be accepting patients in our Bristol office.

Kingsport Physicians: Douglas Springer, MD Fredric Mishkin, MD Jerry London, MD R. Douglas Strickland, MD Douglas Homoky, MD Rathi Narayan, MD Christopher Mathews, MD Erika Grigg, MD

Bristol Physicians: J. Michael Spear, MD James Lapis, MD Jeffrey Levine, MD Alan Carnell, MD Josh Hall, MD Garieann Fish, DO Michael Gilles, MD

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or symptoms. People often delay routine

patient this endoscopic procedure offers an

Associates has grown from a two-physician

screenings because they feel fine and are not

alternative to the “watchful waiting” for the

partnership to a group of 15 expert physicians

experiencing any problems. This is a mistake. In

disease to progress to esophageal cancer.

who are board certified in gastroenterology.

many cases, by the time signs and symptoms are

We are proud to have three female adult

The practice began in Kingsport with the two

present; the disease is in a more advanced stage.

gastroenterologists within our practice, Dr. Rathi

original gastroenterologists in town deciding

This makes it more difficult to treat and/or cure.

Narayan and Dr. Erika Grigg are in our Kingsport

to join forces. They opened Kingsport

As grandparents and parents, we all want to

office and Dr. Garianne Fish is in our Bristol and

Endoscopy Corporation, an ambulatory surgical

see our grandchildren and children grow up so

Abingdon offices. Often women are hesitant to

center, where outpatient endoscopies are still

do not neglect your health and schedule your

schedule their screening colonoscopy out of fear

performed today.

recommended screenings.

or embarrassment. It is important to remember

Gastroenterology Associates has grown to

that colon cancer affects males and females

By 1998 Gastroenterology Associates had

be the largest GI group in our region. All

equally. Having a female gastroenterologist can

grown to six physicians in the Kingsport office.

of our physicians are board-certified in

alleviate the anxiety for our female patients who

In 1999, two physicians from Bristol joined the

gastroenterology assuring quality and expertise

are reluctant to schedule an appointment.

practice and the Bristol office was established.

in every aspect of patient care. Our group,

The Endoscopy Center of Bristol was completed

by its size alone, has the advantage of years

which afforded the Bristol physicians an

of experience. Our physicians frequently

outpatient center where they could perform

collaborate on cases, essentially assuring

endoscopies as well. In 2000, two more

patients a second opinion within our own

physicians were welcomed into the Bristol office.

practice. Gastroenterology Associates is

In 2006, one of the founding partners retired and an additional physician was welcomed to the

also pleased to offer services that cannot be obtained at any other practice in our region.

We also have a clinical research department staffed with two certified clinical research coordinators. The research department, under the direction of Dr. Douglas Homoky and Dr. Jeffrey Levine, partners with pharmaceutical companies to assist in clinical trials. These trials are the final steps in getting prescription medications approved for use by the general

group’s Kingsport office in 2007. By the fall of

Dr. Jerry London, FACP, FACG, performs

public. Our physicians assist in bringing many

2011, the group had grown to seven physicians

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) at Holston Valley

of the newest medications for gastrointestinal

in Kingsport and six physicians in Bristol. We

Medical Center. He has over twenty years of

problems to market. There are several trials

are pleased to announce the addition of two

experience with this procedure which allows him

ongoing at any given time and are free to the

new doctors this summer which brings our total

to examine the esophageal and stomach linings,

patient including all medication.

physician number to 15.

the walls of the upper and lower GI tract, and

Prevention of colon cancer is a huge priority within our group. Each physician in Gastroenterology Associates has a passion for helping our region prevent colon cancer. Most people are unaware that colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States. The good news is, in most cases, colon cancer is preventable with proper screening. It is treatable and beatable with early detection. Anyone age 50 or older should have a colon cancer screening, age 45 if you are African American, or sooner if a close relative

other organs that are near the GI tract, including the lymph nodes, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. EUS can be used to diagnose diseases of these organs when other tests are inconclusive or conflicting. Under the direction of Dr. London, Dr. Douglas Strickland is also trained to perform this procedure. With the recent addition of Dr. Michael Gilles, who recently concluded an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the University of New Mexico, we are pleased to

Gastroenterology Associates is dedicated to the communities in our region. We have supported Relay for Life, Fun Fest, Rhythm and Roots, Barter Theatre, and Symphony of the Mountains as well as other community events each year. In 2012 we co-sponsored the first annual Skivvy Scoot 5K with Wellmont Cancer Institute to raise awareness about colon cancer and to raise funds for screening colonoscopies for our region’s uninsured and underinsured population.

be the first group to bring EUS technology to

Our physicians, nurses and staff appreciate the

Bristol Regional Medical Center.

confidence and trust you have placed in us for

(parent, sibling, or child) has been diagnosed

Several physicians within our group perform

with colon cancer or polyps. If you fall into one

the HALO radiofrequency ablation for patients

of those categories, we recommend you to call

diagnosed with Barrett’s Esophagus with risk

one of our offices or talk with your family doctor

factors. This procedure is designed to treat

about your risk factors. We also encourage

the abnormal cellular changes that occur from

you to talk with family members about the

chronic acid exposure in gastroesophageal

importance of colon cancer screening.

reflux disease (GERD). For a Barrett’s Esophagus

gastroenterology

Founded in 1989, Gastroenterology

over 23 years. In our offices, you will find that our experienced physicians and professionals truly focus on innovative digestive care for our patients. This patient-focused philosophy, combined with our state-of-the-art facilities, makes Gastroenterology Associates the premier source of gastrointestinal care in our region.

Colon cancer can be present without any signs

Looking for a new approach to health care? Choose Wellmont Medical Associates. When you hear the new name Wellmont Medical Associates, you can be confident these physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners are part of an elite team of highly-qualified professionals dedicated to keeping patient needs first. From primary care physicians to specialists, each is held accountable for providing the highest quality and service standards for their patients. And while treating illness and disease are vital, they also help patients prevent health problems before they begin. Although our name has changed, you can be sure the relationship you have with your physician will not. Wellmont Medical Associates. Experts who care for you when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sick. Coaches who give you the information you need to stay healthy. Partners who form relationships that extend beyond the office visit. To learn more, call Wellmont Nurse Connection at 1-877-230-NURSE (6877) or visit wellmont.org.

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More than a name change If you were asked who most impacts your life, I am sure most of you would respond with family, friends, teachers and clergy. But have you ever thought about how your physician makes a difference?

So, Wellmont Medical Associates isn’t just a name change. We are fundamentally restructuring our practices, shifting our philosophy from treating illness and disease as they occur to managing the health of our patients through education, prevention and creating healthy communities.

Your health is vital to sustaining a high quality of life, and who you choose to help maintain it is very Dr. Stephen Combs Chief Executive Medical Officer important. Wellmont Medical Associates

Wellmont Health System has provided superior, compassionate health care to thousands of people in the Tri-Cities through its hospitals and other facilities. Now, the health system has introduced its new physician enterprise. Wellmont Medical Associates, formerly known as Wellmont Physician Services, is an organization that allows its physicians to lead the way in redefining how quality care is delivered to their patients. Wellmont recognizes physicians know best how to treat their patients. So by giving doctors a more direct role in the decision-making process, they can provide even better care for you. But what makes Wellmont Medical Associates unique? This organization has quality providers, high standards and the backing of a phenomenal health system – and we are growing rapidly. Our physicians increased from 72 to 110 in the past year, offering you greater access to caregivers. These innovative physicians are a unified group that not only makes patients well but guides them to an overall healthier lifestyle.

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One way to achieve Wellmont Medical Associate’s goal to help our community become healthier is by becoming the first group in the region to meet the criteria for the 2011 National Committee for Quality Assurance PatientCentered Medical Home. A medical home is a healthcare setting that facilitates partnerships between individual patients and their personal physicians and, if needed, the patient’s family. This program helps give our practices information about organizing care around patients and having a more team approach in providing care. But we know we can’t create a healthy community alone. We can’t create a healthy community without the partnerships we have with Wellmont and its hospitals. But more importantly, we rely on the partnership we have with our patients. A great doctor once said, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” This famous doctor was Dr. Seuss. His books may be lighthearted with silly rhymes, but he knew the importance of working together to make a difference. Through Wellmont Medical Associates, patients are empowered to take part in their care. Through this personal collaboration, rest assured you are receiving the best health care in the region.

Our physicians apply best practices in quality and service at all our physicians’ offices to ensure our patients receive optimal care, and our providers want to form long-term relationships that extend beyond the office walls. Our board of directors is a mix of physicians and administrators working together for one cause. This group’s diversity is beneficial to you because it is the perfect mix of medicine and business. While quality care is paramount, we also want to lower costs and be more efficient with our resources to better meet your needs. 85

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At the age of 32, I had seen one of my co-workers, who is 20 years my senior, nearly die of a massive heart attack. I’d seen another co-worker who is 10 years my senior go to the doctor and find out that he was diabetic, obese and had high blood pressure. I could see where my life was headed if I continued on the path I was on. On Jan. 9th, 2012, I went to visit Willie and the gang at LiveFit Medicine. My weight that day was 267 pounds! That was Day One of a different lifestyle. As I sat down and began to talk, Willie asked what my goals were, and I honestly didn’t have an answer. “When are you going to run your first half-marathon?” Willie asked. “HE MUST BE CRAZY,” I thought, “I could NEVER run that far!!!” I must admit, I was very skeptical of the HCG program and the concept of “Transformation.” But as I write this today, I am no longer a skeptic - I’m a believer! Over the last few months, the team at LiveFit and Anytime Fitness has truly helped me to regain my life. I am doing things now I would never have imagined possible a year ago. Today I weigh 202 pounds, and I am an avid CrossFitter, preparing for my level one CrossFit certification. I’ve accomplished several fitness goals I never thought possible, such as running a Warrior Dash, several 5Ks and the Crazy 8s race, and in October I plan to run my first half-marathon! My total weight loss is 65 pounds, but I feel like I’ve lost an entire person. I am literally in the best shape of my life. I can lift harder, run farther, and I feel better than I ever have. At LiveFit they advocate “Weight Management” and not just “Weight Loss.” Every single member of the team is super-friendly and committed to your success. I can’t say thanks enough to Willie and his staff for helping me every step of the way. Don’t just lose weight … LiveFit

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“Don’t just lose weight... LiveFit!”

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The HCG Transformation program at LIVEfit Medicine Health and fitness

The HCG Transformation Program at LIVEfit Medicine is based on a diet developed by Dr. ATW Simeons and published in 1954. The diet itself is relatively simple. You are allowed two small servings of protein, two vegetables, two fruit, and pieces of melba toast. The hormone is HCG (the pregnancy hormone) and the diet is a calorie-restricted diet of less than 500 calories per day with no fewer than 23 injections and no more than 40. The average weight loss for men is 1-2 pounds per day and for women between ½ - 1 pound per day. You feel surprisingly well with sufficient energy to perform your daily tasks with a few minor side effects. The first week you may develop a mild headache and possibly a little constipation. After the first 3 days of the diet, it is important to follow the protocol to a “T.” Accountability is crucial in your journey with HCG; therefore, you must weigh daily. Occasionally you may hit a stall and if you do, we will need to make adjustments to get the weight moving again. The amount of exercise is limited to low intensity cardio for no more than 45 minutes per day. My own personal struggles with obesity it what has led me to change my practice from Endocrinology to Lifestyle medicine. After serving eight years in the U.S. Army and after being honorably discharged, I finished my degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner which led to me gaining up to 265 pounds. After developing early signs of type 2 diabetes, I knew something had to change. I began evaluating my lifestyle and started to eat cleaner. I tried running again, but my knees hurt to the point that it was too difficult to run, so a friend of mine pushed me into getting a bike. I began riding and noticed that my knees no longer hurt and I was feeling better and kept pushing myself harder each week. My blood sugar was normalizing and after three years, I was able to drop 95 pounds. After practicing Diabetes with Dr. Matthew Beasey for almost five years, I read the manuscript, “Pounds & Inches” by Dr. ATW Simeons. Little did I know that this manuscript would change my life. My first patient was a friend I had been treating with Diabetes and severely elevated Cholesterol. He was on every medicine you could take besides insulin and had an Hgb A1C of 10.5. He was a truck driver and could not take insulin. When he first agreed to go on the HCG diet, I was a bit skeptical, but after only one week his blood sugar levels were dropping and I had to take him off medications. By the end of the 40 days, Billy Dishner was off every medication for diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Next, I put my 330-pound brother on the diet and he dropped over 40 pounds, and has since dropped over 100 and maintains his weight. I knew that there was something missing from the HCG diet because you could only be on the diet for 6 weeks, then you had to be off for at least 6 weeks. From this point I knew that adding a structured exercise program to the HCG would be beneficial, but I had no idea the impact it would have. So I decided to open a fitness center (Anytime Fitness) and combine medicine with fitness. My first client in the HCG Transformation Program was John Goddard and after a year of working with John, he was able to lose 226 pounds. Since a little over a year and a half ago, we have had almost 78 people lose over 100 pounds and within the next few weeks our 5th client will have dropped over 200 pounds. So what makes us different? Our program is based on the original Simeon diet. There are 4 phases to our program and we walk you through each step of the way. Phases 1 and 2 are the 40 days of the diet and phase 3, we have developed into a low carbohydrate diet and this is where we begin our 6-8 week strength conditioning program. After you reach your goal, we do metabolic testing and teach you how to keep your weight normal without dieting. So basically we are offering a lifestyle change. “It’s not about how you look; it’s about how you live.” Facts about Willie Hamilton • Board Certified Family Nurse practitioner • Board Certified in Nutrition and Sports medicine • Crossfit level 1 Trainer • Certified Personal Trainer • Honorably Discharged Veteran of the US Army • Certified level 2 cycling coach • Avid runner and cyclist If you have any questions about the HCG Diet or any other health or fitness questions you may add me to Facebook or email me at info@LIVEfitmed.com. Remember our value is in your success.

We Are Truly “Local”. We Are Truly “Local”.

Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Triple Aim™ • Improving the patient experience of care Institute for quality Healthcare Improvement’s Triple Aim™ (including and satisfaction) •• Improving experience of care Improving the the patient health of the populations (including quality and satisfaction) • Reducing per capita cost of health care • Improving the health of the populations • Reducing per capita cost of health care ISHN is owned by providers, led by physicians, and created to provide the community with a new, improved model of healthcare delivery. ISHN is focused on providingand a new type ISHN is owned by providers, led by physicians, created of healthcare delivery system that follows the tenets of the Triple to provide the community with a new, improved model of Aim™ initiative to improve healthonofproviding the community and healthcare delivery. ISHN is the focused a new type optimize the patient while controlling costs.of the Triple of healthcare deliveryexperience system that follows the tenets Aim™ initiative to improve the health of the community and ISHN is the organization of two subsidiary optimize the parent patient experience while controlling costs.businesses: CrestPoint Health Insurance Company (CrestPoint Health) and AnewCare Thesebusinesses: businesses ISHN is the parentCollaborative organization(AnewCare). of two subsidiary will respondHealth to the changes in the health care environment with CrestPoint Insurance Company (CrestPoint Health) a commitment maintain or improve quality.These CrestPoint Health and AnewCaretoCollaborative (AnewCare). businesses offers third-party administration services and includes a Medicare will respond to the changes in the health care environment with plan,toand AnewCare an accountable care organization. aAdvantage commitment maintain or is improve quality. CrestPoint Health offers third-party administration services and includes a Medicare Advantage plan, and AnewCare is an accountable care organization.

423.952.2111 www.ishnonline.com 423.952.2111 www.ishnonline.com Contact us to ﬁnd out how to become a participating provider or to learn more about our product offerings. Contact us to ﬁnd out how to become a participating provider or to learn more about our product offerings.

The health care delivery system of the future will look much

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Triple Aim™ objectives guide ISHN’s entire model. The person is at the center of all health care activities. Activities are designed to optimize health-related outcomes through evidence-based practices and fiscally responsible approaches to achieve these goals. In an era of considerable changes to care reimbursement, ISHN has developed a robust business plan to sustain their infrastructure and provide a role model for the area to promote a new paradigm of health care delivery.

Services and Business Units ISHN is the parent organization of two subsidiary businesses: CrestPoint Health Insurance Company (CrestPoint Health) and AnewCare Collaborative (AnewCare). These businesses will respond to the changes in the health care environment with a commitment to maintain or improve quality. CrestPoint Health offers third-party administration services and includes a Medicare Advantage plan, and AnewCare is an accountable care organization.

About CrestPoint Health CrestPoint Health Insurance Company provides a wide range of services and solutions that ensure that the health care needs are met for an enrolled population. In addition to offering a Medicare

Medical insurance

different from that of today. To prepare for new types and lower levels of reimbursement and to navigate a challenging health care environment, innovative approaches to health care delivery are needed to offer quality care to patients while maintaining sustainable business models. Integrated Solutions Health Network LLC (ISHN) has taken a calculated risk to venture into this new health care paradigm by developing a set of populationcentric solutions. These fiscally conscious solutions are in various phases of implementation and are designed to improve patient outcomes and experiences without sacrificing quality of care. The key to ISHN’s success is an indivisible partnership with providers sharing the same goal of providing exceptional health care. ISHN is an affiliate of Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA). The communities ISHN serves are located in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. ISHN is owned by providers, led by physicians, and created to provide the community with a new, improved model of health care delivery. ISHN is focused on providing a new type of health care delivery system that follows the tenets of the Triple Aim™ initiative to improve the health of the community and optimize the patient experience while controlling costs. ISHN’s provider network seeks to offer quality care by incorporating evidencebased approaches to improve patient outcomes.

Advantage (MA) plan, CrestPoint Health offers customized plans to meet a business’ specific needs. Through its Care Management program, CrestPoint Health works in partnership with members, employers and other health care sponsors to manage health care costs, improve clinical quality and patient outcomes to create a culture of health to engage individuals in optimizing their personal health and wellness. CrestPoint Health offers its TPA services to companies that offer self-funded health benefit plans to their employees. CrestPoint TPA services focus on product development and benefits administration including enrollment, billing and claims processing. An additional service provided by CrestPoint is effective Care Management. The establishment of this Care Management service has led to improved care coordination, resulting in an improved member experience along with a significant reduction in costs. CrestPoint works in partnership with members, employers and other health care sponsors to manage health care costs, improve clinical quality and outcomes, and create a culture of health that motivates individuals to participate in improving their personal health and wellness.

About AnewCare In 2011, ISHN formed AnewCare in response to opportunities presented by the Affordable Care Act. AnewCare has created a network of providers who will coordinate care for the communities of Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. AnewCare will be able to accept new payment models such as bundled payments and will participate in shared savings programs such as the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) (accepted in July 2012). ISHN’s provider network possesses many of the capabilities required to operate successfully within an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) framework, and ISHN established AnewCare to be the ACO framework for its provider network. AnewCare is organized around locally managed Physician Organized Delivery Systems (PODS) which are clustered around key hospitals or service area hubs. These PODS will drive the implementation of the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care delivery and other reforms needed to ensure success. AnewCare is also collaborating with community organizations to address high hospital readmission rates in a predominantly rural, underserved population in Central Appalachia.

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Software in Healthcare with Limited Liability With the looming deadline to adopt and implement electronic medical records by 2014, to be

in point is, an error or bug in a computerized therapeutic radiation machine caused

eligible for Medicare bonus payments every hospital,

it to administer incorrect doses, thereby killing two patients and several others were

doctor’s practices, home health agencies, and healthcare

seriously injured. They also avoid liability by relying on “learned intermediaries” that

organization is in a race to find the best and cheapest

hold physicians, healthcare providers, nurses, pharmacists responsible for healthcare

software. The market is flooded by some good products,

information technology errors, because they are presumed to be able to identify and

some mediocre, and bad products. The Health IT

correct medical mistakes generated by software faults. The vendors claim they cannot

industry does not go through the rigorous scrutiny as

practice medicine, so clinicians should be able to identify errors from a faulty software

pharmaceutical companies before introduction of the

program, but these errors can create deadly risks to patients that clinicians cannot

medical software

Dr Suresh Nekuri

for their defective products, as they are integral to the direct patient care. One case

product, rather the standards for clinical administrative data are set by Health Level

foresee.

Seven and certified by The Commission for Healthcare Technology.

There is no provision in the healthcare bill for a direct cause of action and the immunity

The Health IT provisions in the new bill are focused on the safety of the patient, with

makes it difficult to include software vendors as a defendant in a medical malpractice

the goal being reduction in errors, increasing efficiency, improving quality, better

suit. There are several theories under which the software vendors can be held liable. The

integration between hospitals, doctors and other ancillary services to provide patient

threshold question would be whether the computer software is considered a “Good” or a

care, thereby reducing the health care costs and also increasing accountability in

“Service.” If the software is considered a “Good,” than the UCC (Uniform Commercial

federally funded healthcare. The hospitals and the doctor practices will integrate to

Code) will apply, and subject to damages and warranty provisions in UCC, and may

form Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and register with Center for Medicare

also be subject to strict liability.

and Medicaid services to receive quality based bonuses. Hospitals that do better than

The vendors can be held liable on a contract theory of liability under which the injured

average on a variety of measurements, or show the greatest improvement would earn

user may claim that the defect breached the terms of software warranty obtained in

bonus payments. The end result is valued patient care. Medicare payments will be

the contract. The elements and defenses of such a case would be based under the local

docked for hospitals and professionals that fail to use certified e-records.

contract laws. If the transaction is determined as a “Good” then UCC rules apply

So, we have a new intermediary through which doctors provide care to their patients,

(warranty of merchantability, warranty of fitness). Plaintiff can claim consequential

be it prescribing out patient medications, inpatient treatment, robotic surgery or

damages, incidental damages, lost profits, or losses the sellers should have reasonably

cancer radiation treatments. The errors in the software could range from miscalculated

anticipated.

intracranial pressure to confusing kilograms and pounds or remove warnings about

The plaintiff can claim under the Tort theory of misrepresentation under which a

fatal drug allergies, but they are immune from liability for such errors. My experience

Plaintiff has to show the vendor fraudulently misrepresented a material fact concerning

with three different Computer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) systems is that they are

the software and plaintiff has relied on this misrepresentation. The second tort theory is

continuously being debugged. My experience with one of my patients has created a lot

that the vendor was negligent in developing the software. The plaintiff has to prove that

of confusion and fear to completely depend on the system. My close encounter with

the vendor had a duty to use a specific standard of care, usually “reasonableness”, and

a software error could have been fatal. I entered a treatment for hyperkalemia (high

the vendor breached it. The acts or omissions that could be considered breach include

potassium), but the patient never received the medication. The process involved is that

failure to write or test the program correctly, correct significant bugs in the program,

once an order is placed, the server should register the order than it is transmitted to the

warn of limitations of the program, instruct users how to operate the program, or

appropriate department. In my patient’s case, the order was never registered. I’m glad

provide adequate security for the system.

the patient did not have any complications from high potassium, if he did, then the liability is borne by me and the hospital, but not the software vendor. The unanticipated consequences of computerized physician order entry implementation present the risks of mismatches between workflow and clinical information systems like juxtaposition errors, (mistakenly selecting an adjacent patient name or medication), and illusion of communication, (physician assumes the medications that were ordered have been administered, or that order entry implies that others will see and fulfill the orders). Even though the intention of expanding electronic medical records in the present healthcare bill to provide better patient care is respectable, no accountability has been placed on software vendors for sub-standard or faulty software that can cause medical errors. The software vendors avoid liability by clauses in the contract with language that states “vendors are not liable for errors in their systems because physicians, nurses, pharmacists and healthcare technicians should be able to identify and correct any errors generated by the software faults.” The software vendors should be held responsible

The hospitals, physicians and various ancillary healthcare providers can negotiate to limit or shift some of liability risk to the software vendors by including in the contract the indemnity clauses, risk sharing, extended warranties, including different types of damages to be reimbursed by the vendor, and define the standard of care. The hospitals and healthcare providers should consult with medical malpractice attorney to address the medico-legal risks that the software could cause. The providers also need to consults with the malpractice insurance carriers before adopting and implementing healthcare software. In conclusion, is it the appropriate time for the patients to ask their healthcare providers and hospitals if they are using certified and well evaluated software programs? Is it reasonable for the doctors to ask the hospitals whether the software programs implemented are certified, foolproof for medical mistakes and patient safety? Is it time to include software vendors as medical malpractice defendants?

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Surgical Associates of Kingsport Doctors: When they are not busy caring for their patients, the doctors spend their free time unwinding with a favorite pastime.

Cycling Dr. John A. Ehrenfried

Fly Fishing Dr. Robert C. Northrop

Boating Dr. Andrew P. Kramer

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John A. Ehrenfried, M.D., F.A.C.S. Surgical Associates of Kingsport

Breast cancer is a devastating illness that nearly 200,000 women are diagnosed with each year in the United States. There has been exceptional progress made in this disease in terms of diagnosis and treatment over the last few years, and it is important that a patient be in the hands of a well-trained physician in this disease process. The steps and timing in treatment can vary with the needs of each patient. If breast conservation is the goal, then that is often possible. It is important to be cared for where a multidisciplinary team approach is established. Integrating the components of breast cancer care expertise in an accurate and efficient manner is at the heart of the care of the breast cancer patient.

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Breast Cancer

Steps to Early Breast Cancer Detection Get a clinical breast exam (by a physician) every 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 years starting at age 20 and yearly starting at age 40 Get yearly mammogram starting at age 40 Monthly breast self-exam

Ways to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk Exercise regularly (45-60 minutes five days a week) Maintain a healthy weight Limit alcohol consumption Women who were pregnant multiple times and who became pregnant before age 30 have a reduced breast cancer risk. Women who breastfeed their children, especially for 1.5 to 2 years, also have a slightly lower risk of breast cancer. Some risk factors are unavoidable, including age, race, onset of menstrual periods and menopause, and a personal or family history of the disease. Dr. John A. Ehrenfried is a surgical oncologist trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. (MD Anderson is ranked the number one cancer center in the United States and recognized globally as one of the best training and treatment centers in the world). He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ehrenfried is the Director of Surgical Oncology in the Christine LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Center at Holston Valley Medical Center and a partner with Surgical Associates of Kingsport, Inc.

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you have cancer. Cancer... it’s one of the worst diagnoses a patient and physician face together. There is fear of the unknown and even fear of treatment. The good news is that innovating techniques are available to lessen the fear and help with your treatment. A common cancer diagnosis is liver cancer. Cancer in the liver may come from somewhere else in the body like colon cancer or it may originate in the liver. Last year there were 18,500 cases of cancer originating in the liver. This is a cancer that strikes men twice as often as women. These tumors are usually a cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma. The leading contributing cause is cirrhosis. Several things that cause cirrhosis of the liver include Hepatitis B or C and alcohol abuse. There are many other causes. Cirrhosis occurs when the liver is injured and attempts to repair itself. Over a period of years, this can lead to tumor formation. Hepatitis C has lead to a worldwide increase in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In addition to HCC, which is a primary process, any cancer from any part of the body can spread to the liver. One of the most common cancers to spread, or metastasize, is colon cancer. These tumors start as a small number of abnormal cells that grow for months or years before being detected. Of the 140,000 newly diagnosed patients in a year roughly half of them will develop spread to the liver. Of those, only 1 in 10 will have a surgical cure. There are a number of blood tests and X-rays, including CT scans, that help the diagnostic process. A biopsy is the only way to determine what type of cancer is there. Most biopsies are easily performed by the Radiologist using a small needle, local numbing medicine and medicine in your vein to take the edge off of the procedure. If a liver cancer is confirmed, there are many treatments. Bristol Regional Medical Center provides many of those treatments. One of the newer and most interesting is procedures provided by Interventional Radiology. These newer treatments: • Are less painful and debilitating • Result in quicker recoveries • Have fewer side effects and complications

Interventional Radiologists are uniquely skilled in using the vascular system to target tumors from inside the body through small tubes called catheters without medicating or affecting other parts of the body.

oncology/radiology

One of the most frightening things to hear from your doctor is that

Tumors need a blood supply to feed themselves and grow. Interventional Radiologists can deliver treatment through both medications and radiofrequency ablation from inside the body. A common treatment, embolization, involves blocking the blood flow to a cancer. Radioembolization is the combination of blocking the blood flow and giving radiation with small radioactive beads that float in the blood to your tumor. The beads are carefully given only within the blood vessels feeding the tumor. Another promising technique uses a small needle to deliver microwave heat to kill a tumor in the liver lung or kidney. This heat ablation is a separate method of treatment where radiologists direct microwave or radiofrequency heat directly through the skin to the tumor. Another technique uses cold to freeze the tumor. Chemoembolization, or targeted chemotherapy, is a minimally invasive treatment for liver cancer that can be used in larger tumors or when the tumor is in a bad location. This process delivers a high dose of cancer killing drug directly to the liver while additionally blocking the blood supply to the tumor. The Interventional Radiologist does this by threading a tiny catheter from the artery in the groin into the liver. The drug stays in the tumor because the blood supply that would normally wash it out is slowed or stopped. Therefore a higher dose of chemotherapy can be used. The procedure usually involves a hospital stay overnight up to two or three days and can leave the patient feeling like they have lower than usual energy for about a month. The Blue Ridge Radiology interventional radiologists at Bristol Regional Medical Center are also experts in all things relating to your blood vessels. They are often involved in diagnosing and treating leg pain and wound healing issues. From the very first cardiac catheterization performed by Dr. Charles Dotter, a radiologist, until now, Vascular Interventional Radiologists stay on the forefront, teaching and developing innovative treatments. As always, our goal is help every patient to receive the best care delivered with compassion and excellence. 99

Hope is closer to home. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you don’t have to travel to another town for cancer treatment. The Regional Cancer Center at Johnston Memorial Hospital – located between exits 19 and 22 of Interstate 81 on Lee Highway – has the leading programs for your cancer care needs. Dr. Bernard Tisdale and the staff of the Regional Cancer Center pay close attention to the details of your treatment so that you receive the highest level of care possible.

Our services include: • • • • • • •

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Radiation Therapy is a non-invasive way to treat

cancer and even some benign diseases using various forms of radiation. New technologies allow for very focused treatments that maximize the chance of killing the abnormal cancer cells while minimizing side effects to normal parts of the body. Sometimes it can be a great alternative to surgery or chemotherapy, and often, it should with radiation is often curative, but sometimes youofhave been treatment diagnosedregimen. with cancer, you don’t haveTreatment to travel to another beIfpart the entire palliative to control symptoms, such as bleeding, town for cancer treatment. The Regional Cancer Centeris at Johnston Memorial obstruction, pain. Whether curative or palliative, we The radiation–treatment itself does not19 hurt, any Hospital located between exits andand 22when of Interstate 81 on LeeorHighway – want the bestTisdale quality ofand life for our patients. Sometimes side occur, they can usually be treated haseffects the leading programs for your cancersuccessfully care needs. Dr. Bernard radiation therapy affords that quality better than other with measures. My role as a Radiation Oncologist thesimple staff of the Regional Cancer Center pay close attention to the details of your options. is to insure that all patients receive treatment that is best

Hope is closer to home.

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to radiation therapy. My advice to patients is to get an opinion from each cancer specialist, including a Radiation Oncologist, prior to starting definitive treatment for cancer. Each specialist has his field of expertise and discussing options with each specialist gives a balanced view of all options.

treatment so that you receive the highest level of care possible.

for their particular disease process, and to insure that all radiation treatments give the best results possible with the fewest• side effects. Truly Radiation Therapy requires a team Chemotherapy of experts working together to provide for the care of each • Radiation Oncology patient undergoing radiation treatments, and my role is to • PET lead that team. It is my mission and my passion to provide • CT the best care possible for all patients. I cannot rest until we • Diagnostic X-ray do our best!

Our services include:

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and neck, and anal, radiation therapy may allow for organ preservation by limiting the need for surgery. Consultation with a Radiation Oncologist will help answer any questions about its role for a given patient’s disease.

Often patients are concerned about the cost of treatment and whether treatments are covered by their insurance. Radiation therapy is a well established, standard treatment for many diseases and generally standard treatment options are covered, but pre-authorization may be required and will answer those questions. I have been in Radiation Oncology for 20 years and the field has changed so dramatically. There are many myths and horror stories about radiation treatments from the past, but today’s technology allows for greater precision and accuracy, so the story has changed! Please contact me if you have any questions at 276-258-1822.

Treatments are usually given daily on weekdays, Monday through Friday. Each daily treatment is completed in a few minutes and is painless. The number of treatments may vary from a single treatment to multiple weeks of treatments, which is determined and prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist for each individual patient. Radiation therapy may be given before or after surgery, or instead of surgery, and may be used along with or before or after chemotherapy. It is important to know your options prior to starting treatment, and consultation with a Radiation Oncologist will answer any questions pertaining

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Patient Vision Before Cataract Surgery (simulated)

Patient Vision After Cataract Surgery (simulated)

Life fullof of firsts… Life isisfull firsts... and you’ll want to see and you’ll want tothem. see them. No matter your age, life is full of important moments that you don’t want to miss. But, cataracts steal those great moments from you, and may even prevent you from doing the everyday things you enjoy like reading, watching TV or driving at night. If you have a cataract problem, why wait? Call the Johnson City Eye Clinic and Surgery Center today.

Front row: Calvin Miller, MD, Peter Lemkin, OD, James Battle, MD, Alan McCartt, MD Back Row: Jeffrey Carlsen, MD, Randy Rabon, MD, John Johnson, MD, Amy Young, MD, Michael Shahbazi, MD.

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Johnson City Eye Clinic and Surgery Center When Is It Time for Cataract Surgery?

Working closely with area Optometrists who

and related vision needs. The concept that

share the same philosophy of excellence in eye

Almost everyone who lives a long life will

the cataract is “ripe”, or ready, is no longer

care, Johnson City Eye Clinic offers patients

develop cataracts at some point. As more

considered a valid reason for scheduling

in a four-state region superior eye care and

of us live well into our 70s and beyond, we

cataract surgery. Only the individual can

surgery services.

need to know a few cataract basics: risks and

determine whether symptoms like glare, halos,

symptoms, the differences in replacement

blurriness, dimmed colors or other cataract

Is your surgeon using the most up-to-

lens and how to decide when and where to

related problems are making activities like

date techniques and equipment?

have cataract surgery, so good vision can be

driving and reading difficult or impossible.

restored. August is Cataract Awareness Month and

The surgeons at the Johnson City Eye Clinic When you decide the time is right, there are

and Surgery Center use the latest equipment,

several important factors to consider:

technology and techniques for cataract surgery

it is important to know the risks, especially people who have diabetes, smoke, have a

ophthalmology

person based on his or her daily activities

including suture-less and refractive cataract Where will your surgery be performed?

family history of cataracts, have suffered

surgery. While traditional cataract surgery’s goal was to restore a patient’s ability to see

serious eye injury or been excessively exposed

Chances are if you talk to your neighbor, friend

clearly usually with the aid of eyeglasses or

to sunlight.

at church or your optometrist, you’ll find

contact lenses, refractive cataract surgery’s

someone who has experienced the quality care

goal is to eliminate or greatly reduce their

Cataract Surgery is one of the most common

at the Johnson City Eye Clinic. The Johnson

need for corrective eyewear, including

and most successful surgical procedures

City Eye Clinic has been helping those in the

reading glasses, after surgery. Talk with the

performed in the United Sates today. A

community to have better vision for over 70

JCEC surgeons about intraocular lens (IOL)

cataract is an eye condition in which the

years.

options designed to reduce astigmatism and

normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy

dependence on glasses following surgery.

or opaque, causing a decrease in vision.

The Johnson City Eye Clinic and Surgery

Patients who have cataracts may complain of

Center has combined clinical, educational

The doctors at the Johnson City Eye Clinic

their vision being blurry, dull or even having

and surgical facilities to form a complete eye

and Surgery Center have performed hundreds

a brown tint. Many complain they are having

care facility located in the Med Tech Park.

of cataract surgeries and monitor outcomes

difficulty driving, especially at night, reading

Having an on-site Surgery Center allows for

continuously. Recovery time with modern

or seeing the television clearly.

more efficiency and a better experience for

cataract surgery is minimal. Since the

every patient. This means that the entire staff,

procedure is an outpatient procedure, many

A few simple tips will help you maintain

including the receptionists, that greets you

patients may even be able to return to work

healthy vision and make the right choices if

at the door, the nurses who prepare you for

the next day with a few restrictions - no heavy

or when you or one of your parents develop a

surgery…even your anesthetist, is dedicated to

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cataract.

EYE care.

for the first 48 hours. Most patients report it’s a relatively painless, easy surgery that has

Most cataracts develop gradually as a normal

The Johnson City Eye Clinic and Surgery

process of aging – 60% of those over the age

Center has been accredited by the

of 60. Still, it is important to have a baseline

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory

exam if you are over 40; the time when early

Health Care, Inc. The status as an AAAHC

signs of disease and vision changes may start

accredited facility allows for an extra measure

to occur. People of any age with risk factors

of confidence to patients.

changed their lives for the better.

should see their eye care professional to determine a care and follow-up plan.

Johnson City Eye Clinic and Surgery Center has the benefit of eight physicians and more

How do you know it’s time for cataract

than one hundred ophthalmic staff members

surgery? This decision is really up to each

serving patients in TN, VA, KY and NC.

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My approach to sports medicine is patient centered and fundamentally down to earth. Sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery are some of the most technical procedures done today, yet the key to a successful outcome involves the relationship I build with my patients. My first goal when discussing surgery with patients is to insure they understand the nature of their injury and what their various treatment options may be. We spend time at every appointment reviewing the injury itself – reviewing diagrams and models and discussing the natural history of the condition. Patients will often come in with pages from the Internet or magazine articles, which we can review and discuss as well. Similarly, before I discuss treatment options I want to understand how an injury affects my patient in his or her daily life and goals. I will often inquire about specific athletic goals like college scholarships or occupational tasks such as physical requirements for emergency evacuation from a coal mine. By understanding exactly how an injury affects a person I can then offer a surgery designed to allow them to return to play as an athlete or perhaps return to work in law enforcement or even return to chores in the house rather than simply describing a repair of a rotator cuff or biceps anchor in the shoulder. This discussion then forms the foundation, which allows us to develop the right treatment plan for each patient. A particular advantage of sports medicine injuries is that they are rarely life or limb threatening, so potential surgery can be planned electively when most appropriate or most convenient for my patients. However, if surgery is needed but by necessity delayed, there may be other treatments which can help an athlete finish his season

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his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. His residency in general and orthopaedic surgery was at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Georgia. Dr. Phillips, a prior Army Officer, served as Chief of Orthopaedic Service, while stationed at Fort Sill, in Oklahoma, both before and after his deployment to Tallil, Iraq. Dr. Phillips is Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Southern Orthopaedic Association. He has extensive experience in orthopaedic trauma care, upper and lower extremity surgery, joint replacement surgery and sports injuries. Dr. Phillips resides in Blountville with his wife, Sarah.

or a working adult make arrangements to allow for time off during recovery. When we discuss surgery, we may review different treatment options appropriate for different patients at different points in their life, with varying needs. For example, does every knee with a torn anterior cruciate ligament require a complex reconstruction? No, but every knee with this injury can be treated and made better in some manner. My job is to give the patient the information they need to decide if and when they are ready for a surgery. When we do decide to pursue surgery I spend as much time planning the rehabilitation and recovery as the operation itself. I will frequently brief patients that many procedures are “day surgeries” thanks to the advances of medicine, we cannot accelerate the time it takes the body to heal. Before we ever commit to a surgery, both my patient and I understand exactly what will be planned and how the recovery period will play out. More than just healing time, recovery includes both formal therapy as well as a personal commitment to return to normal activities when safely able. All patients are started in therapy within a week of surgery (some on the same day), and at every follow up I review what a patient’s work and life activities would entail in order to allow them to return to as much activity safely as possible. While surgery does involve the majority of my week in my day-to-day practice, the majority of my interaction with each individual patient occurs in the months prior to and following a surgery. While we as orthopaedic surgeons are often compared to carpenters and mechanics, I tend to see myself in terms of a consultant and coach and above all partner in the care of my patients. So, while I enjoy pursuing the science of medicine to offer the most advanced surgical treatments available, I am most satisfied by the relationships I form with those whom I can help. – Dr. John Phillips

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“Life is your private party, celebrate it with exercise! Your body should be the best outfit you ever wear.” –Dr. Billie J. Minton

Dr. Minton is an entrepreneur and a true pioneer of Medication Therapy Management. She is the Founder, CEO and co-owner of six established companies. Dr. Minton is well-known for her effective leadership, compassion, dedication and is truly a person of integrity.

Dr. Billie J. Minton's goal is to get patients on the least amount of medication for the maximum benefit while still targeting disease states and symptomology. She provides vision and leadership in Pharmacy Practice through her private practice with her patients and colleagues.

Billie’s parents have shaped her into the woman she is today. One of her favorite quotes came from her father, Philip F. Minton, “Do not accept an answer of NO from someone that’s not qualified to give a YES. He also said, "reality is the biggest pill that you will ever swallow."

"Billie is intelligent, caring, loving and lives by example. You cannot ask for more in a doctor, person or friend!" --Doug Davidson, film/tv actor, The Young & The Restless, Los Angeles, CA

“I grew up with four sisters, three older and one younger. My second eldest sister had to take lots of medications just to survive. This always made me both sad and curious because I wanted to know why she had to take all of these medications. Also, I wanted to know whether or not these medications were really necessary; helping her or even making her worse. I watched these medications cause many problems for my sister such as side effects, adverse effects and drug interactions. My Mother and a nurse, Evelyn Minton, had to dose these pills out to my sister on a regular basis. Everyone in our family would call my mother when they were sick or needed to learn more about diseases and medicine. I knew then that Mom was special and that I desired to be just like her! Your life is only as good as the people that are in it. You should touch everyone in your life with respect." –Dr. Billie J. Minton Dr. Billie J. Minton has dedicated her life to the professional values of patient-centered private practice. Dr. Minton is the CEO and Founder of Medication Management Center, LLC. located in East Tennessee, providing medication counseling and disease management for adults and children. She has been in private practice since 2000. She provides clinical service evaluations, while monitoring all aspects of health for the patient in relationship to the disease profile including prescribed medications, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, herbal preparations and lifestyle. Her goal is to educate to the public that “there is not a pill for every ill.” “Dr. Minton has had the right idea for years. Less medication is better. Prescription medication should be a last resort. She has always been ahead of the curve on this. I’ve been referring patients to her for years. She knows how important nutrition & lifestyle are.” –Dr. Tom Rogers

"Dr. Minton, I would like to thank you for helping me feel so much better, life is worth living again. Thank you so much for your help. God bless. Keep up the good work! -- Dolly Dianna Bowman, Kingsport, TN Instead of medications, Billie Minton, PharmD, dispenses life-altering advice to patients who feel they have nowhere else to turn. As a private medication consultant with a community practice, Minton reviews patients' medications, diet, and exercise habits during one-on-one sessions, uncovering problems that may otherwise go unnoticed and making recommendations to help patients feel better. Counseling and educating patients is as important as prescribing and dispensing medication. Many deaths and tragedies have occurred due to lack of education and communication concerning patient's medications and disease states. "When I was on forty pills I couldn't even get out of bed. Then I came to see Dr. Minton. She has worked with me where I can get down now to 6 or 7. I feel great. I feel wonderful, like a new person." -- Rosetta Vinson, Bristol, Tennessee "Dr. Minton is extremely thorough and conscientious. There's no question that her services are a benefit to the community. Patients say she spends extra time with them. Because she has an unusual area of expertise, she's able to offer patients more information than they can get from pharmacists or other health professionals." --Margaret Robbins, M.D. "I feel Dr. Minton is genuinely concerned with my well being. She's personable, caring and very consciencious. Anything she could do to help get my life back and to get healthy, she's there. She has made a real difference." -- Brenda Walker, Kingsport "As a liscensed nurse, I was so impressed with Dr. Minton. She puts time, effort and knowledge into every patient. Her caring about the well being of her patients is a wonderful thing in today's world.

She is a Godsend to people who want to take charge of their lives and make every day a "feel better day." Lord Jesus bless her in all she does." -- Shelia Hooven, Kingsport A few of Dr. Billie J. Minton’s accomplishments: Dr. Billie J. Minton coauthored Medication Management Bill with TN State Rep. Nathan Vaughn, SB 1899 Dixon/HB1958 Vaughn Reimbursement for Medication Therapy Management Services,which PASSED both the Senate and House in May 2003 and became law that year. • In September of 2005 Dr. Minton was in “Pharmacy Today” with a feature article entitled “Consultant Pharm.D. Solves Patient’s Medical Mysteries.” Dr. Minton describes how medication reviews lead to patient-specific solutions • Dr. Minton’s weekly radio show in Kingsport, TN educated the public to the fact that “there is not a pill for every ill.” • She appeared as a guest speaker on National Public Radio (NPR) and has traveled the country educating the public about medication counseling and disease management. • Dr. Minton was featured in the Mercer University Publication, Mercer Health; “Pharmacy Alumna Dispenses Advice Instead of Medications in 2002.”

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"Sometimes we get a glimpse of God's grace through others. God wants us to be a willing vessel." – Dr. Billie J. Minton

* She was featured in a Kingsport Times newspaper article entitled, "Dr. Minton is solving pharmaceutical mysteries" in May of 2002. "I engage my patients with a no nonsense, common sense approach. Always, weighing the benefit versus the risk in every decision I make. I thank my patients for allowing me to be a professional member on their health care team. There is no one health care professional that has all the answers. We all have a special contribution to make for the good of the patient." Dr. Minton's favorite author and quote, "Common sense is genius in it's working clothes." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson This is a factoid, you are going to breathe more than 23,040 times today, so take it easy! Grace and Peace, Bye for Now, Dr. Billie

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Topical Gels Offer Chronic Pain Relief

Topical gels are applied directly to the area of pain and affect the tissues directly beneath that area. Administration of the gels is painless, with minimal amounts entering the body. This lowers the risk of toxicity (poisoning) and gastrointestinal problems. The following information is from studies in which topical gels have been used effectively to treat pain. Neuropathic pain, caused by damaged or dysfunctional nerves, can be relieved by local anesthetics and anticonvulsants1, according to Oscar A. deLeon-Casasola, M.D., of Roswell Park Cancer Institute, State University of New York at Buffalo. Undesirable side effects, such as increased sensitivity caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can be avoided with the use of topical gels. Following are proven examples of such use: •

Topical ketamine can reduce the effects of substance P, a neurotransmitter implicated in pain syndromes;

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Topical administration of clonidine helps alleviate a condition (sympathetic afferent activation) causing increased heart rate and blood pressure, among other things;

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Topical opioids can prevent pain at the site of an injury by binding receptors in the brain, spinal cord and digestive tract. Binding receptors reduces the release of the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and substance P from nerves, where the pain mechanism originates;

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Topical application of pentoxifylline has effectively provided relief for some neuropathic conditions;

With their potential to provide pain relief without adverse side effects, topical NSAIDs are widely used to treat acute musculoskeletal conditions, often caused by strains, sprains or sports/overuse-type injuries.

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For chronic pain sufferers worried about drug interactions or drug levels in their bodies, topical ointments and/or combination therapies offer viable alternatives. Ease of use, fewer side effects and reduced costs make them attractive – and beneficial – for all patients, especially the elderly. These treatments also may be customized for individual needs.

Sensitivity can intensify and bring about chronic neuropathic pain even when nerve transmission of information to the brain is not occurring.

In 47 clinical trial studies involving 3,455 participants, 50 percent experienced pain relief. For treatment periods of six to 14 days, topical diclofenac, ibuprofen, ketoprofen and piroxicam produced similar results. The analyses concluded that “topical NSAIDs can provide good levels of pain relief without the systemic adverse events associated with oral NSAIDs...”2 Topical creams also can be effective in treating osteoarthritis. Researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine examined the effect of a topical cream in treating 40 patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis of one or both knees. Treatment consisted of cetylated fatty acids (CFA). After treatment, significant improvements were noted for knee range of motion, ability to walk up and down stairs, walking and sitting down, ability to rise from sitting, and unilateral balance.3 The professionals at Anderson Compounding Pharmacy have received advanced training and use specialized equipment, FDA-certified chemicals and cosmetically-appealing bases to customize medications that address the individual needs of each patient. We work together with physicians and other healthcare practitioners to solve medication problems. Please call 423.764.4136 or 800.263.889, or email andersonpharmacy@andersoncompoundingpharmacy.com to discuss how we can help you and your patients. References: 1 Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2007 Mar; 33(3):356-364 2 Rheumatology (Oxford). 38(6):564-567

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Topical tricyclic antidepressants, such as doxepin and amitriptyline, have been effective in reducing neuropathic pain.

3 Journal of Rheumatology. 2004 Apr; 31(4):767-774

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Hello. My name is Dr. Jim Webb. I’m a plastic surgeon in Kingsport, Tennessee, and I’ve lived here with my family for approximately four years after my military retirement. I would like to talk to you about breast reconstruction following mastectomy for cancer. If you, or a loved one, have encountered this dreaded disease, you may already have spoken to a plastic surgeon about breast reconstruction. My first encounter with breast cancer came from my grandmother, when in her 60s, she was required to undergo a mastectomy. My grandmother was a very spiritual woman and she rarely wore jewelry or makeup. Her clothing was simple and consistent with the hard-working, honest, singlemother lifestyle she was required to live raising two children. I don’t recall how we got on the subject, but I remember her telling me that after having had a mastectomy, she felt “deformed,” that she would turn the lights off when she got out of the bathtub so she would not

As I continued to encounter patients who had various deformities, either from trauma or surgical treatments, I became interested in the techniques used by plastic surgeons to turn deformity into something positive, better than just a

healed scar, but a scar which considered form and function and minimized deformity. And that is what breast reconstruction is all about – the need to feel good about yourself and confident in your presentation does not change with age, as my hard-working grandmother taught me. Certainly the goal of breast reconstruction would be that perhaps your appearance would be better than it was before your mastectomy; although, this is not always achievable. More importantly, our goal is that you feel good about yourself and have the confidence you need, whatever your lifestyle may be.

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see herself in the mirror. She felt that when she went to church, people knew that she didn’t have a breast and would look at her. I doubt that was really the case, but she felt it was. Although I had not yet been admitted to medical school, it was then I learned that it’s not about what other people think, it’s about what you think about your body and how it makes you feel that is most important. She certainly wasn’t concerned about attracting men; she only wanted to feel normal. To wear her clothes with confidence and not worry about her breast prosthesis falling out from beneath her dress in the grocery store, as it did on one occasion, much to her embarrassment. She told me that rather than pick it up off the floor, she simply kicked it under the shelving until no one was around and she could retrieve it. Years later, after I had entered practice as a general surgeon, I remember looking at mastectomy flaps and feeling a bit of pride and relief when the skin I had elevated healed and the chest was closed, but I could see in the faces of the ladies, standing from the exam table, that rather blank stare and disappointment as they reached to put on their prosthesis and cover up the work that I was – for lack of a better word – proud of.

In selecting a plastic surgeon to help you with your reconstruction, you should consider that surgeon’s willingness to learn about you; not only what your health situation is, but also your social and family factors that impact what type of reconstruction is best for you. Your general health, cancer treatment requirement, body habitus, age, family situation, will significantly impact the timing and type of breast reconstruction you choose. At New Horizons Plastic Surgery, we are committed to assisting you in this decision-making process. So whether you have had a mastectomy in the past, or find yourself in the difficult situation of being recently diagnosed with breast cancer, it would be our pleasure to discuss with you your options. Be positive. Do something positive.

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Step in the right direction. Is foot pain holding you back? You can trust our physicians to help you get back on your feet.

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Dr. Chris Allen holds an undergraduate degree in Zoology from Auburn University. His doctorate in Podiatric Medicine is from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He completed his residency at James H. Quillen School of Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Allen and his wife, Melissa, enjoy spending time together with their four lovely girls, Summer, 14, Sarah Grace, 12, Elizabeth 5, and Emmerson, 3. They recently completed a house restoration project in a historic Bristol neighborhood. Dr. Patrick Saavedra completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at the University Of Akron. He graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio and completed his residency in Podiatric Surgery at the Dunlap Memorial Hospital in Orrville, Ohio. Dr. Saavedra and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Greiner, an ENT physician with Meadowview Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates, moved to the area in 2011. Dr. Saavedra is an accomplished runner and has competed in several marathons. Dr. Saavedra enjoys all aspects of Podiatric practice but especially

those conditions involving sports related injuries and issues. Drs. Allen and Saavedra are assisted in practice by a wonderful staff that treats every patient with compassion and respect. From the moment you walk in the door and until your care has been completed, everyone treats you as one of their family and smiling faces abound. Glenda, Valerie, Bambi, Christy, Allyson, Samantha, and Markalene all contribute in making your experience remarkable. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approximately 35% of adults are obese, and recent studies predict and estimated 42% of adult obesity by the year 2030. Obesity can cause and exacerbate foot and ankle conditions such as heel pain, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis and flat feet. These painful conditions can make it virtually impossible for many to exercise and lose weight. Without exercise and weight loss, other health hazards like heart disease, diabetes, peripheral arterial disease and stroke can progress and worsen. At Highlands Podiatry, we are able to treat many foot and ankle conditions so the patient can begin, or continue and complete an exercise program. Activity-limiting conditions can include heel pain, plantar fasciitis and foot deformities like bunions or hammertoes. Left untreated, these conditions become chronic, and a vicious cycle of inactivity due to foot and ankle pain occurs, having a direct effect on weight gain and lack of physical activity. Many causes of foot and ankle pain, such as heel pain, can be treated non-surgically with the use of orthotics, stretching exercises and good, supportive shoes. Some conditions, like bunions and hammertoes, may require surgery, and non-weight bearing or lowimpact exercise can be performed during the recovery period. The physicians at

Highlands Podiatry are highly trained in a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical treatment protocols for many foot and ankle pathologies. An increase in physical activity and exercise can also help to control some of the symptoms of diabetes, such as hypertension, peripheral vascular disease and diabetic neuropathy. The diabetic patient who is overweight and intends to start an exercise program needs to have a thorough examination by a Primary Care Physician. A comprehensive diabetic foot exam is recommended every 6 months, and more frequently for the diabetic who is “atrisk” due to heavy callus formation, bony foot deformities, poor circulation, or lack of sensation in the toes or feet. Wearing the appropriate shoe is also very important during exercise, and a diabetic shoe with a custom-molded insert is recommended for the “at-risk” diabetic patient. This will allow for safe participation in the specified weight-loss program.

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Highlands Podiatry provides comprehensive foot and ankle medical services to all patients who present for treatment. With practice locations in Bristol, TN, as well as Abingdon, VA, Highlands accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid (TN & VA). Providing medical services five days a week in both locations, Highlands is ready to accommodate any foot and ankle medical need. Dr. Chris Allen founded the practice in 2002 and Dr. Patrick Saavedra joined him in 2011. The physicians provide surgical services at Bristol Regional Medical Center and Sapling Grove Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bristol. Highlands provides orthotics, diabetic shoes and durable medical equipment to patients, as well as topical antifungal medication for nails and various accommodative pads for hammer toes and bunions.

Chronic foot and ankle pain should not stop obese patients from participating in exercise programs. Painful foot and ankle conditions like heel pain, plantar fasciitis and tendonitis can be evaluated and successfully treated at Highlands Podiatry. We strive to improve quality of life by treating foot and ankle pain, thereby allowing for an increase in physical activity in order to promote meaningful weight loss and battle the epidemic of obesity. Highlands’ Bristol office is located at 2765 W. State Street, and our Abingdon office is located at 616 Campus Drive, Suite 300 off Russell Road. Call our office today to schedule an appointment, 423-764-2299.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kickoff Luncheon

Mr. and Mrs. Parham and Teresa Bright

Alzheimer’s Association recently kicked off the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Ridgefields Club in Kingsport on July 12. Kick-off luncheons have been held in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol to gather teams for the upcoming walks. Each luncheon provided a delicious catered lunch, special speakers, video presentations, education and mission statements. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. Walk to End Alzheimer’s unites the entire community — family, friends, co-workers, social and religious groups and more… in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. While there is no fee to register, each participant is expected to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. For more information on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol, please contact Alzheimer’s Association, Mid South Chapter, 207 North Boone Street, Suite 1500, Johnson City. 423-928-4080, email Debbie Boggs at Debbie.boggs@alz.org or visit www.alz.org. Photography by: Eddie Lambert and Shelley Parham

Story by: Shelley Parham

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SEEN IN BRISTOL | Troutdale Dining Room

SteppenStone

Mobster Night

John Phillips, Vincent Pastore (Vinny) and Vince Turner

John Rice, Vincent Pastore and Dr. Janet Rice

Guests gathered at the Troutdale Dining Room in Bristol, Tenn. on July 12 and July 13 to

SteppenStone provides a full continuum treatment

dine on a meal prepared by a famous mobster, chief,

program for behaviorally and emotionally disordered

and author. These three words are not commonly

adolescent

used to describe one person, but when that person

SteppenStone provides 24-hour residential, day,

is Joe Gannascoli, the description is perfect. Joe

after school, and outpatient treatment services.

Gannascoli may be better known for his mobster

SteppenStone also maintains fully trained therapeutic

role as Vito Spatafore on the Emmy award-winning

foster homes for adolescent boys who do not have

show, The Sopranos. Mr. Gannascoli is the author of

parents or guardians to care for them following

A Meal to Die For, a culinary novel of crime. Guests

treatment. SteppenStone’s program is designed

spent an extraordinary evening enjoying a delicious

to interrupt the cycle of abuse and mistreatment

meal, a book signing, and joining in storytelling with

while developing pro-social attitudes and behavior.

Mr. Gannascoli while sampling his line of Cugine

SteppenStone is dedicated to positively impacting

cigars. Proceeds from Mobster Nights went to benefit

the lives of these young boys so they may have the

SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services and the

opportunity to lead a healthy life.

boys

who

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sexual

issues.

Spine Health Foundation.

Photography by: Brian Hullette

| Story by: Rita Dykes

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Steve Grindstaff, Vincent Pastore and Ashley Grindstaff

Marjorie Snowden, Vincent Pastore and Gary Snowden

MayBeth and Charles Rainero, Vincent Pastore, and Bob and Shirley Fine

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Shawn O’Dell and Vincent Pastore and Linda O’Dell

Dr. Robert McKay, Vincent Pastore and Patricia McKay

Dr. Bob Brien, Vincent Pastore and Maxie Brien

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Spine Health Foundation

Mobster Night The Spine Health Foundation is a non-profit organization providing assistance to eligible individuals in need of specialized medical care who are uninsured or under-insured. The foundation fulfils its mission by providing care with new and innovative approaches to help its clients achieve a life without pain. The mission of the Spine Health Foundation is to provide education, encouragement, and healing solutions to individuals suffering from chronic back pain related to spinal disorders or injuries. For more information, visit www.steppenstone.org or www.spinehealthfoundation.org.

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