Month: July 2011

Cellular Sales opens four new stores

Posted by admin – July 29, 2011

Cape Girardeau, MO Cellular Sales location (Projected image; store is currently expanding.)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, a premium Verizon retailer, has opened four new stores nationwide in the past week. The new stores opened in Denver, Pa., Tampa, Fla., Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Lockhart, Texas.

Currently, Cellular Sales has more than 400 stores across the United States. Sales consultants for the company earn an average of more than $51,000 per year.

Cellular Sales is an 18-year-old privately held company founded and headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  For the past three years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing retail companies in the country.

For more information about the new Cellular Sales stores, visit www.CellularSales.com. For more information on joining the company, visit www.JoinCellularSales.com.

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Tampa, FL New Cellular Sales Store, Located on Waters Avenue

 

Media Contact:
Sarah Malak
smalak@ackermannpr.com
865-584-0550

Michael Phelps Foundation program expands in local Boys & Girls Clubs

Posted by admin – July 28, 2011

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Michael Phelps Foundation has expanded it signature program through Boys & Girls Clubs of America, making it available to 16 Clubs across 14 states this summer, including the Haslam Family University Club in Knoxville, Tenn., a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley (BGCTNV).

WATE-TV’s Erica Estep produced a story (below) yesterday on the new swim program, called “im,” which was developed in partnership with KidsHealth.org and the Michael Phelps Swim School and offers water safety lessons, recreational aquatic activities and health, wellness and goal-setting instruction.

WATE-TV Story on Michael Phelps Grant at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley

The program, named in recognition of Phelps’ signature event, the Individual Medley, and as an abbreviation to the self-affirming “I am,” is based on the same basic techniques and principles that Michael Phelps has implemented throughout this swimming career.

“I was first introduced to the sport of swimming through water safety,” said Phelps, a 16-time Olympic medalist and Founder of the Michael Phelps Foundation. “I hated to get my face wet so I began to learn how to swim on my back, but with proper instruction, I learned to be comfortable and confidant in the water and my passion for swimming grew with each visit to the pool. Now, with the support of the Boys & Girls Clubs and KidsHealth.org, we are able to offer children a program that will help them become water safe, teach them to set and achieve goals, and live healthier, active lifestyles.”

“We are so proud to have the ‘im’ program here in Knoxville,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley (BGCTNV) Aquatics Director Sydney Pennington. “This curriculum is so much more structured than any other program we’ve used and it’s proven to be very effective.”

Pennington traveled to Baltimore, Md. earlier this year to meet Phelps and his childhood swim coach, and also participate in training for the “im” program. The “im” grant has afforded BGCNTV the opportunity to hire two additional aquatics staff members.

The “im” program includes week-by-week illustrations so the participants will know in advance what they will learn each week during swimming instruction, Pennington said. Participants also take healthy eating and goal-setting classes and earn medals as they advance through the curriculum, with the opportunity to earn eight medals upon completion of the entire program.

“Most of the participants in our program do not come from swimming households and would not have the opportunity otherwise to learn how to swim,” said Pennington. “Swimming is a necessary life skill and drowning is preventable. These lessons are invaluable to the participants.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 15 and is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4. A study released last month by Pediatrics, the official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, revealed that one child dies every five days from portable pool submersions during warm weather months.

A 2008 survey conducted by USA Swimming and the USA Swimming Foundation determined that two key barriers preventing children from learning to swim were fear of injury or drowning, and the lack of parental encouragement. Further, the USA Swimming study found that nine people drown each day in the U.S., youth drowning rates in ethnically-diverse communities is 2-3 times higher than the national average and that six out of 10 African-American and Hispanic/Latino children do not know how to swim, which is nearly twice as many as their Caucasian counterparts.

Highlights of the “im” pilot program include:

  • Clubs averaged 120 participants and 180 hours of programming
  • More than 75% of the participants received swimming instruction (safe) for the first time in their life
  • 98% of the successful participants felt confident they could now effectively set and achieve goals for themselves
  • 80% of the program participants were of African-American, Latino/Hispanic descent

In addition to developing the program, the Michael Phelps Foundation provides each Club with financial support to assist with overall program costs including staffing, training, supplies and equipment, pool access and maintenance, and administrative expenses as well as official posters, medals, member handbook and assorted prizes.

To learn more about the Michael Phelps Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www.michaelphelpsfoundation.org.

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About the Michael Phelps Foundation

The Michael Phelps Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on growing the sport of swimming and promoting healthy and active lives, especially for children. Fourteen-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps established the Foundation with the $1MM bonus he received from long-time sponsor Speedo for winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games. The Foundation’s first initiative was a nationwide tour to share Phelps’ Olympic experience and promote his message of Dream, Plan, Reach with members of the Boys & Girls Clubs. Since then, the Foundation has developed and launched the program, helped establish Level Field Fund-Swimming, a grant giving program that provides funding to uniquely talented swimmers in need of financial assistance, and offers autographed swim caps for charity auctions through Caps-for-a-Cause. For more information, please visit www.michaelphelpsfoundation.org or http://www.facebook.com/MichaelPhelpsFoundation.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley

Boys & Girls Clubs currently serves more than 5,600 members, ages 5 to 17 years old throughout the Tennessee Valley region. The organization also provides 404,401 USDA hot meals and snacks annually for members free of charge. The Clubs serve a variety of members, more than 80% of whom live with a single parent, foster parent or other nontraditional guardian. There are 16 Club locations strategically placed throughout Knox, Blount, Loudon and Northern Anderson Counties. The organization employs more than 260 trained, professional, caring staff and welcomes more than 1,200 volunteers annually. It is a charter member of United Way.

Local Boys and Girls Display an Array of Talents at Annual Show

Posted by Ryan Willis – July 22, 2011

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ― With a full week of activities planned for members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, Thursday afternoon was highlighted by the annual talent show held at the Boys & Girls Clubs headquarters.  More than twenty-four acts took to the stage to showcase their talents as individuals or as a group during the two-hour show. 

Participants were placed in one of four different categories with cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25 awarded in each category.  They were judged on their creativity, presentation and overall performance.  Judges for this year’s show included John Duncan, Carla Hatifeld, Barbara Tallent and Anthony Ingram.

 

*Video courtesy of WBIR-TV

The talent show is among a week full of activities for Boys & Girls Clubs members.  Teen members were given the opportunity to take part in “Career Exploration” days where they learned about different careers in the Knoxville area.  Local business professionals spoke to the group and gave the teens the opportunity to ask questions about their careers. 

The week concluded with the Boys & Girls Clubs’ 65th Annual Fun Day on Friday, sponsored by the Knoxville Civitan Club.  The kids enjoyed a day full of carnival games, inflatables and even a dunking booth.  Refreshments were provided along with drawings for prizes, including new bicycles. 

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley
Boys & Girls Clubs currently serves more than 5,600 youth and teens, ages 5 to 17 years throughout the Tennessee Valley region. The organization also provides 404,401 USDA hot meals and snacks annually for youth free of charge. The Clubs serve a variety of youth, more than 80% of whom live with a single parent, foster parent or other nontraditional guardian. There are 16 Club locations strategically placed throughout Knox, Blount, Loudon and Northern Anderson Counties. The organization employs more than 260 trained, professional, caring staff and welcomes more than 1,200 volunteers annually. It is a charter member of United Way.

Media Contact:
Sarah Malak
(865) 584-0550
smalak@ackermannpr.com

Nils Gaddis, D.O., Rejoins East Tennessee Medical Group

Posted by Lisa Hood Skinner – July 21, 2011

ALCOA, Tenn. – Nils Gaddis, D.O., will rejoin the internal medicine staff of East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa, Tenn, accepting new patients August 1.

Nils Gaddis, D.O.

Dr. Gaddis has been working as a hospitalist at Blount Memorial Hospital for ETMG for the last several years.  He received his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. He completed his internship and residency at the Indiana University Department of Internal Medicine, Indianapolis, Ind.  At this same time Dr. Gaddis also served as the on-call physician at the Indiana University’s emergency room. He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Ind.  He has been employed by ETMG since 2003.

Dr. Gaddis is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine.

East Tennessee Medical Group is a 50-provider multi-specialty medical group in Alcoa, serving Blount County for over 15 years. For the third consecutive year, ETMG has been recognized as the #1 Healthcare facility in Blount County by The Daily Times Readers’ Choice Awards. For more information, call 984-ETMG or visit its website at www.etmg.net.

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Cellular Sales opens six new stores

Posted by admin – July 21, 2011

Cellular Sales Store

Knoxville, Tenn. – Cellular Sales, a premium Verizon retailer, has opened six new stores nationwide in the past two weeks. The new stores opened in York, Pa., Lexington, Ky., Louisville, Ky., Georgetown, Texas, Nottingham, Md. and Greenacres, Fla.

Currently, Cellular Sales has more than 400 stores across the United States. Sales consultants for the company earn an average of more than $51,000 per year.

Cellular Sales is an 18-year-old privately held company founded and headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.  For the past three years, Inc. Magazine has named Cellular Sales one of the nation’s fastest growing retail companies in the country.

For more information about the new Cellular Sales stores, visit www.CellularSales.com. For more information on joining the company, visit www.JoinCellularSales.com.

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Media Contact:
Sarah Malak
(865) 584-0550
smalak@ackermannpr.com

Vista Radiology Is After-Hours Provider at Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Posted by Lisa Hood Skinner – July 20, 2011

KNOXVILLE, TENN.– Vista Radiology, P.C. is the after-hours digital imaging services provider at Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, TN, beginning this week.

An 85-bed hospital operated by Health Management Associates, Inc., the medical center in Fentress County is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Vista’s expertise supplements the hospital’s digital imaging services, which include basic radiography, digital fluoroscopy, CT, nuclear medicine and ultrasound, according to Samuel Feaster, M.D., Vista Radiology president.

“Our after-hours teleradiology service brings an advanced level of care to the hospital’s 24-hour emergency, inpatient and outpatient services,” Feaster said.

Jamestown Regional Medical Center becomes Vista’s eleventh hospital in which it provides radiology services, the tenth in East Tennessee.

Established over 50 years ago as Fort Sanders Radiology, Vista Radiology is the largest and most sub-specialized radiology practice in East Tennessee. With 38 Board-Certified radiologists, Vista is uniquely positioned to provide the highest available level of radiology expertise, including 24-hour teleradiology services and sub-specialized radiographic interpretations.

Vista Radiology also specializes in non-surgical, minimally invasive treatments such as endovascular repair of aneurysms, acute stroke treatments, breast biopsy, radiofrequency ablation and UFE, in Knoxville and the surrounding areas.  Vista’s membership includes fellowship trained specialists in body / cross sectional imaging, MR imaging, musculoskeletal radiology, neuro-interventional radiology, neuroradiology, cardiac imaging & thoracic radiology, vascular & interventional radiology, women’s imaging / breast intervention, PET & nuclear medicine, and pediatric radiology.

Vista provides radiology services for 11 hospitals, both in East Tennessee and around the country:

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
  • Fort Sanders Parkwest Medical Center
  • Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center
  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center
  • Roane Medical Center (Harriman, TN)
  • East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
  • Sky Ridge Medical Center (Cleveland, TN area)
  • Claiborne County Hospital (Tazewell, TN)
  • Lakeway Regional Hospital (Morristown, TN)
  • Advanced Healthcare Medical Center (Ellington, MO)
  • Jamestown Regional Medical Center (Jamestown, TN)

Additionally, Vista services outpatient facilities such as:

  • Fort Sanders West Diagnostic Center
  • Thompson Cancer Survival Breast Center
  • Thompson Cancer West
  • Parkwest Comprehensive Breast Center
  • The Breast Center and LeConte Medical Center
  • Outpatient Diagnostic Center of Knoxville
  • Outpatient Diagnostic Center of Nashville
  • Healthstar Physicians, P.C.
  • McKenzie Medical Center, P.C.

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CONTACT:
Charles McRae, CFO
Vista Radiology
(865) 595-4100

http://vistaradiology.com/

30th Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony Honors Sports’ Finest

Posted by Ryan Willis – July 20, 2011

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ― The Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame will continue its tradition of honoring the area’s finest athletes – past and present – when ten inductees are recognized at the dinner and induction ceremony on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at the Knoxville Convention Center. Former NBA and University of Tennessee basketball player Bernard King will serve as the keynote speaker of the 30th annual celebration. King is an alumnus of Boys & Girls Clubs. 

For three decades, the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony has celebrated excellence in athletics while benefiting the life-changing work of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Each year, ten individuals with ties to the Greater Knoxville region are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their achievements in athletics. 

Hospitality begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7:30 p.m.  Media interviews will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center. Live interviews may be conducted in Room 300A; please contact Sarah Malak at (865) 584-0550 or smalak@ackermannpr.com to reserve your interview time slot and/or reserve media pass(es).

2011 Inductees

BEN MARTIN

Legendary Oak Ridge High School coach in football, basketball, and track, compiling winning record in each sport he coached. Served as Athletic Director at Oak Ridge from 1943-1971, with ORHS teams winning 14 boys’ state championships. ORHS on-campus track facility named in his honor in 1977. Was one of first inductees into Oak Ridge Sports Hall of Fame in 1986 and the TSSAA Hall of Fame in 2010.  

Former NBA and UT basketball player Bernard King will be this year's featured speaker

BILL REDDING

Longtime Knoxville News Sentinel Human Resources Director was city golf champion in 1957. At age 61, qualified for Match Play at USGA Senior Amateur Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16. Defeated defending champion James Stahl before being defeated by reigning British Senior Champion Joel Hirsch. Served on Tennessee Golf Association Board of Directors 1968-1997, as vice-president 1987-90, and as member of Competitions Committee. He officiated at State Amateur Tournament from 1981 through 1997. 

DONNA FIELDEN

Fielden’s officiating career began in 1982 with the Knox-Ridge Basketball Officials Association, working district, regional and sub-state tournaments for 15 years. Was the first female to officiate in the TSSAA Boy’s State Basketball Championship (1994). Collegiate career in women’s basketball began in 1985 with the Volunteer State Athletic Conference and the Tennessee Junior College Athletic Association. Has assigned and supervised officials for AAU and Special Olympic State Basketball Tournaments. 

ED POORE                                                  

Poore, a 1962 graduate of East High School and native Knoxvillian, earned basketball scholarship to the University of Florida, playing from 1963-67. Spent more than 30 years in public education in Gainesville and Hernando County school systems as teacher, assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent. Also served as director of Human Resources and Chief Negotiator for the Hernando County School System. 

ELIZABETH HENDERSON

Involved in tennis since 1973 at junior, prep and collegiate levels and in coaching and teaching, and administrative capacities. Head women’s coach at William & Mary (1982-84) and the University of Tennessee (1984-87). Inducted into the UTC Sports Hall of Fame in 1992, the Tennessee Tennis Hall of Fame in 2010, and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. 

HEATH SHULER

Former University of Tennessee quarterback and 1993 Heisman Trophy runner-up was elected to Congress in 2006 and reelected in 2008 and 2010. Led Swain County Maroon Devils to three state championships and was named “North Carolina High School Player of the Year.” Was All-SEC quarterback, SEC “Player of the Year,” and Academic All-SEC in 1993. Built one of the largest real estate firms in Tennessee. 

JIM BEMILLER

University of Tennessee pole vault coach had legendary success in career dating from 1986-2005, with five NCAA Championships, 15 Southeastern Conference Championships, and 21 All-America Certificates.  Led the way as vaulters broke SEC, American Junior, NCAA, American, World Athletic Final, and Olympic records.  Former Vols won the pole vault at three consecutive U.S. Olympic Trials (1996, 2000, and 2004) and won Gold (2004) and Silver (2000) Olympic Medals.

JIM SMELCHER

Lake City, Tenn., native played 1955-57 as tackle at University of Tennessee. Was an outstanding football and basketball player for Lake City High School. In 1953, he was an All-State football selection and was in the State Basketball Tournament in 1951-1953. Was 1966 KIL “Coach of the Year” for his work at Bearden High School. In 2009, he was inducted into the Anderson County Hall of Fame. In 2010, Bearden dedicated a new fieldhouse named in his honor. 

REGGIE COBB

Cobb broke in as a redshirt freshman at the University of Tennessee in 1987 and rushed for 1197 yards and 17 touchdowns.  Had 225 yards rushing in a 21-14 win over No. 4 Auburn. Had ten 100-yard games during career. Ranks No. 10 on career rushing list with 2,360 yards. Taken in second round of 1990 NFL draft by Tampa Bay. Rushed for 3,743 yards and 27 touchdowns. Now a scout with the San Francisco 49ers. 

SCOTT GALYON

Seymour native and Tennessee linebacker and co-captain (1995) is Lakeway Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) representative in Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, and Jefferson counties. Follows grandfather Milo Fisher in to the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Played professionally for the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins. Helped lead team to 11-1 record and victory over No. 2-ranked Ohio State in senior season. 

Special Award Recipients

GUS MANNING

2011 “THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES”

Athletic department’s longest serving employee, dating to the days of Gen. Neyland. Has held nearly every position athletic department could offer and joined Haywood Harris as the co-host of the legendary “Locker Room” program on game days starting in 1961. Has served through ten football and basketball coaches over the years and, like Harris, is one of the most recognizable “Tennessee faces” in college athletics. 

JAMES A. DICK

2011 SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Long-time Knoxville radio entrepreneur lived a life of dedicated community service, starting WIVK Radio and using the airwaves to benefit a number of community causes. His last great gifts to the community were his support for the historic Tennessee Theatre and the Joy of Music School. Named University of Tennessee “Volunteer of the Year” and was presented “Distinguished Alumni Award” by Transylvania University. 

TREVOR BAYNE

2011 PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Newest and youngest Daytona 500 Champion. Has more championships (22) than his age. Has stamped himself as a fierce competitor on the track. Has notched 14 wins, 19 pole positions and 30 top-five finishes in only 41 starts in the Allison Legacy Race Series. In short period of time, has established himself as one of the up and coming NASCAR stars. 

VANCE LINK

2011 SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Has been a leader in youth league baseball, doing everything from lining fields to distributing flyers about baseball programs. By his estimate has pitched to more than 600,000 prospective young baseball players, either overhand or underhand, depending on their ability level. Has led the growth and development of programs at Sequoyah and Lakeshore Parks. Has taught young players lessons that go beyond the baseball diamond. 

Male High School Athletes of the Year

DEVRIN YOUNG

BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL

Bearden product was one of the more heralded prospects to come out of the Knoxville area in years, honored by the Tennessean, PrepXtra, and the Tennessee Sportswriters Association. Was a threat to go all the way any time he touched the ball, either rushing or returning kicks. Signed scholarship papers with the University of Tennessee in February 2011. For his career had 7,433 all-purpose yards, 83 touchdowns, 498 points scored. 

LESTER WILSON

CARTER HIGH SCHOOL

The all-time leading scorer and rebounder at Carter High School, with 2,872 points (25 ppg) and 1,452 rebounds (14 rpg) for his career. Three-time All-State selection. Was four-time All-District and All-KIL. Named District 3AA “Player of the Year” in 2011 and was Class AA “Mr. Basketball” finalist in 2010. Led Carter to first TSSAA State Tournament appearances in 2009 and 2010. 

PARKER WORMSLEY

WEBB SCHOOL OF KNOXVILLE

Awarded 11 letters in three sports at the Webb School of Knoxville. Four-year starter at quarterback, leading team to a 25-1 record during junior and senior seasons, winning back-to-back state championships. Won the Spartan Award in 2010, named Best Offensive Player in 2009 and 2010, and was 2010 team captain. Also had distinguished career in baseball, being a three-time All-State selection and University of Tennessee baseball signee. 

Female High School Athlete of the Year

MADDIE TREASURE

WEST HIGH SCHOOL

Won the 2010 Nike Indoor Nationals in the Pentathlon, earning Indoor All-American status.  Served as Track Team Captain for three years and helped lead her team to two state titles and one runner-up in the Division I AAA class.  Part of 4×400 relay team that set a state record (3:51.19).  Earned two All-American honors and 14 All-State honors.  Will attend Stanford University on a track scholarship. 

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Media Contact:
Sarah Malak
(865) 584-0550
smalak@ackermanpr.com

Veteran and his pet to share freedom, independence

Posted by admin – July 18, 2011

(ELBERT, Colo.) – America recently celebrated its glorious Independence Day, so enjoying freedom is fresh on our minds. And no one deserves freedom more than those who have sacrificed so much by serving our country – our veterans.

Homes for our Troops, an organization committed to helping those who have served our country overseas and returned home with serious injuries, presented a home to Army Sergeant Jeffrey Adams and family of Elbert, Colorado on June 25, 2011.

Adams, who lost both of his legs due to injuries suffered while deployed to Afghanistan in August 2009, will enjoy freedom in his specially adapted home – built just for him and his family.

Sgt. Jeffrey Adams is holding the leash of his Dalmatian, Cortana. Tom Berger, owner of Invisible Fence by Lytnin, is petting Cortana.

To show Sgt. Adams further appreciation, Invisible Fence® Brand by Lytnin, Inc. held an event on Wednesday, July 13 to celebrate its donation of an electronic containment system for the family’s Dalmatian, Cortana. The event included the donation presentation and a training session for the electronic containment system.

“We really can’t express our gratitude enough for what Jeffrey has done for Americans,” said Sherry Berger, owner of Invisible Fence® Brand by Lytnin, Inc. “But we hope that installing the Invisible Fence will make things just a bit easier for Jeffrey, and help him enjoy life with Cortana even more.”

Adams is looking forward to marrying his fiancée, Shelley Targett, and enjoying a new life together in the home. Adams’ daughter, Jewel, will also live in the new home with the couple.

“Shelley, Jewel and I are forever grateful for what Invisible Fence has done for us. Cortana is a part of the family and recent events haven’t changed that,” said Adams. “Now Cortana will have the ability to run and play as much as she wants in the yard, and we won’t have to worry about her leaving. Anything to make our lives easier is greatly appreciated.”

To learn more about Invisible Fence Brand, visit www.invisiblefence.com. To learn more about Sgt. Jeffrey Adams, visit http://www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer?pagename=JeffreyAdams.

For more information about the Adams donation, contact Sherry Berger at (719) 471-9292 or lytnin@invisiblefence.com.

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Invisible Fence® Brand pet containment and avoidance systems are produced by Radio Systems Corporation and have a 99.5% success rating, according to Invisible Fence® Brand. For more information, visit www.invisiblefence.com.

Media Contact:
Sarah Malak
(865) 584-0550
smalak@ackermannpr.com

Jenny & Ashley all set to rock out Wilderness at the Smokies resort with concert and video shoot Saturday night

Posted by Erin Freeman – July 14, 2011

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The proverbial stage is set and everything is in place for the Jenny & Ashley concert and video shoot at Wilderness at the Smokies resort in Sevierville, Tenn.  Those attending the concert should plan to be at the “Wild WaterDome” indoor waterpark by 7 p.m. Saturday evening July 16, 2011. The concert/video shoot will begin promptly at 8 p.m. and is scheduled to last approximately 90 minutes.

All resort guests – and those who obtained tickets to this special event last week – should make plans to be at the entrance to the indoor waterpark by 7 p.m. Although ALL tickets for this show are now gone (please do NOT show up if you do not have a ticket to this event or a room booked at Wilderness at the Smokies for the night of July 16), those who want to see the rising music and television stars perform will get a second chance when they perform at Smokies Stadium on Wednesday evening, July 20, 2011 as the Smokies take on the Carolina Mud Cats.

Jenny & Ashley will meet fans and sign autographs after the Wilderness at the Smokies concert and after the Smokies baseball game. Fans who bring a pair of gently used shoes to donate to Soles4Souls (a charity that provides footwear to those in need) will get special access to Jenny and Ashley during the meet-and-greet following the show.

Jenny (15) and Ashley (14) Cooke are originally from Wisconsin, but moved to Pleasanton, Calif. when they were in elementary school. The sisters discovered their talents early while performing in a number of theatre productions and quickly made the move to acting and modeling. Jenny appeared as a model and cover girl for Kohl’s television and print advertising and also started acting. Ashley quickly caught the bug too, and modeled for both Levi’s and Kohl’s in television and print advertising. They followed their dreams to Los Angeles, where Jenny and Ashley picked up television work with both Disney and Nickelodeon.

Realizing their love and passion for music, the girls switched gears and headed to Nashville. Jenny & Ashley caught the eye of some very important players in Nashville and soon found themselves in-studio recording their first EP. The EP, “Songs About You,” has songs the girls wrote as well as great songs from famous Nashville writers. Darran Smith, Tim McGraw’s co-producer and lead guitarist, produced the entire product and Tim’s band, The Dance Hall Doctors, tracked every instrument you hear on the EP. “Songs About You,” available now on iTunes, is an upbeat pop/country album which includes the song “Indescribable,” co-written by Ashley, that is receiving national radio airplay.

Following in the footsteps of Disney superstars Miley Cyrus (“Hannah Montana”), Selena Gomez, and the Jonas Brothers, Jenny and Ashley Cooke are skyrocketing to stardom. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see them perform up-close and live.

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Media Contact
Rick Laney
(865) 584-0550
rlaney@ackermannpr.com

Vista Radiology Exclusive Provider at Advanced Healthcare Medical Center

Posted by Lisa Hood Skinner – July 13, 2011

 

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– Vista Radiology, P.C. will be the exclusive radiology provider at Advanced Healthcare Medical Center in Ellington, MO, beginning July 5, 2011.

A 25-bed privately-owned, for profit hospital, Ellington is a critical access facility providing general medical care for inpatient, outpatient and emergency room patients. Vista Radiology will also provide radiology interpretations for Advanced Healthcare’s six provider-based rural health clinics around Ellington and Poplar Bluff, MO.  Paula Harris, CEO/Administrator at the medical center, said the innovative web-based technology and resources that Vista brings “will make this a win-win for our community.”

One clear advantage of the partnership is Vista’s 24-hour, seven-days a week radiological services, which in turn will enhance emergent patient care in the medical center’s emergency room, according to Samuel Feaster, M.D., Vista Radiology president.

“Vista has established a high-speed fiber optic connection to the medical center and now can offer immediate subspecialty radiology coverage for its imaging needs,” Feaster said. “Vista’s ongoing technology infrastructure investment, combined with fast, reliable Internet connections, now enables Advanced Healthcare Medical Center’s physicians to treat its patients on a level previously unavailable.”

The Ellington area medical center becomes Vista Radiology’s tenth hospital in which it provides radiology services. Charles McRae, M.B.A., Vista administrator, said the arrangement also marks a significant milestone as Vista’s first teleradiology expansion outside the state of Tennessee.

“As our practice rapidly expanded geographically over the last few years, word has spread that we’ve become experts in meeting the stringent turn-around, communication and quality standards demanded in an acute-care setting.  We support our hospital partners with cost-effective strategies and round-the-clock support, making a positive impact toward managing their costs,” he said.

“They can access a larger array of medical technology through us, improving patient care and radiology protocols. For example, we will be Advanced Healthcare Medical Center’s software provider for its Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS),” McRae said.

PACS is a medical imaging system which stores, retrieves, distributes and presents medical images in an independent format. The images are stored on computers or networks to replace hard copies. PACS affords a clear advantage to hospitals through its ability to improve workflow, reduce time and costs, and provide an easily accessible way for physicians to view images, especially when time is an important factor.

While Vista Radiology’s Sidney C. Roberts, III, M.D., will lead his group’s collaboration with Advanced Healthcare Medical Center, physicians at the Missouri facility also can request remote consultations from any of Vista’s fellowship trained sub-specialists.  

            Established over 50 years ago as Fort Sanders Radiology, Vista Radiology is the largest and most sub-specialized radiology practice in East Tennessee. With 38 Board-Certified radiologists, Vista is uniquely positioned to provide the highest available level of radiology expertise, including 24-hour teleradiology services and sub-specialized radiographic interpretations.

Vista Radiology also specializes in non-surgical, minimally invasive treatments such as endovascular repair of aneurysms, acute stroke treatments, breast biopsy, radiofrequency ablation and UFE, in Knoxville and the surrounding areas.  Vista’s membership includes fellowship trained specialists in body / cross sectional imaging, MR imaging, musculoskeletal radiology, neuro-interventional radiology, neuroradiology, cardiac imaging & thoracic radiology, vascular & interventional radiology, women’s imaging / breast intervention, PET & nuclear medicine, and pediatric radiology.

Vista provides radiology services for 10 East Tennessee hospitals:

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
  • Fort Sanders Parkwest Medical Center
  • Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center
  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center
  • Roane Medical Center (Harriman, TN)
  • East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
  • Sky Ridge Medical Center (Cleveland, TN area)
  • Claiborne County Hospital (Tazewell, TN)
  • Lakeway Regional Hospital (Morristown, TN)
  • Advanced Healthcare Medical Center (Ellington, MO)

Additionally, Vista services outpatient facilities such as:

  • Fort Sanders West Diagnostic Center
  • Thompson Cancer Survival Breast Center
  • Thompson Cancer West
  • Parkwest Comprehensive Breast Center
  • The Breast Center and LeConte Medical Center
  • Outpatient Diagnostic Center of Knoxville
  • Outpatient Diagnostic Center of Nashville
  • Healthstar Physicians, P.C.
  • McKenzie Medical Center, P.C.

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Contact:
Charles McRae, CFO
Vista Radiology
(865) 595-4100

 http://vistaradiology.com/