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Alcoa to Welcome Joe Cahn, the Commissioner of Tailgating and Champion of Recycling

Posted by – October 21, 2011

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Commissioner of Tailgating, Joe Cahn, is on a mission–a crusade of sorts, and on Oct. 23, Cahn will be in Nashville when the Tennessee Titans take on the Houston Texans on behalf of the Aluminum Association’s Can Crusade, a 17-city tour of NFL cities created to educate fans about why using aluminum cans during a tailgate is the smarter choice.  Nashville is the 7th stop of the nationwide tour. 

“The Can Crusade is the single most important tour that I       have ever been on. As the Commissioner of Tailgating, I have a responsibility to the fans to make sure that they are hosting both a fun and safe tailgate on game day,” said Cahn. “The Can Crusade will help me accomplish this goal. Simply put, aluminum cans are the smarter choice as they are portable, stackable, infinitely recyclable and safer.” 

Prior to the game, The Commissioner will spread the word about the benefits of aluminum cans, handing out Can Crusade t-shirts, hats, can handles and additional swag at his RV, which will be parked in the LP Stadium parking lot. He will also cook up some of his signature jambalaya. 

The Commissioner knows about tailgating as he is one of the nation’s most sought-after authorities. He has traveled more than 800,000 miles and attended more than 800 games during the past 15 years serving as The Commissioner of Tailgating. 

Fans are encouraged to interact with The Commissioner during the tour through Twitter (@Tailgating_com) and Facebook (Tailgating.com), and check in at his RV on Foursquare to win prizes.  A special QR code will be displayed on his RV at all tour stops that will link fans to a special video message from The Commissioner. For more information about the Can Crusade, visit www.cancrusade.com.

 Look for The Commissioner of Tailgating in a parking lot at an NFL game near you at these tour stops:

·       Thursday, September 8, Green Bay, Wis., Saints at Packers, 8:30 p.m. EST 

·       Sunday, September 11, Chicago, Ill., Falcons at Bears, 1 p.m. EST

·       Sunday, September 18, Foxborough, Mass., Chargers at Patriots, 4:15 p.m. EST

·       Sunday, October 2, Cleveland, Ohio, Titans at Browns, 1 p.m. EST

·       Sunday, October 9, Pittsburgh, Pa., Titans at Steelers, 1 p.m. EST 

·       Monday, October 17, East Rutherford, N.J., Dolphins at Jets, 8:30 p.m. EST 

·       Sunday, October 23, Nashville, Tenn., Texans at Titans, 1 p.m. EST 

·       Sunday, November 6, Washington, D.C., 49ers at Redskins, 1 p.m. EST 

·       Monday, November 7, Philadelphia, Pa., Bears at Eagles, 8:30 p.m. EST 

·       Thursday, November 17, Denver, Colo., Jets at Broncos, 8:20 p.m. EST 

·       Thursday, November 24, Detroit, Mich., Packers at Lions, 12:30 p.m. EST 

·       Sunday, December 4, Miami, Fla., Raiders at Dolphins, 1 p.m. EST 

·       Thursday, December 15, Atlanta, Ga., Jaguars at Falcons, 8:20 p.m. EST 

·       Monday, December 19, San Francisco, Calif., Steelers at 49ers, 8:30 p.m. EST 

·       Saturday, December 24, Dallas, Tex., Eagles at Cowboys, 4:15 p.m. EST 

·       Sunday, January 1, Houston, Tex., Titans at Texans, 1 p.m. EST

·       Super Bowl XLVI: Sunday, February 5, Indianapolis, Ind., 6:30 p.m. EST (TBD)

About the Aluminum Association:

The Aluminum Association based in Arlington, Virginia, works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive, packaging and construction material in today’s market. The Association represents U.S. and foreign-based primary producers of aluminum, aluminum recyclers and producers of fabricated products, as well as industry suppliers. Member companies operate more than 200 plants in the United States, with many conducting business worldwide.   

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Media Contact:
Christy R. Newman
(865) 977-3358
 

Alcoa Wins Large Business of the Year at Blount Partnership Business Excellence Awards

Posted by – September 19, 2011

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Congratulations to Alcoa for winning the Large Business of the Year category of this year’s Blount Partnership Business Excellence Awards. Ken McMillen, Alcoa operations manager, accepted the honor on behalf of the company at the Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards breakfast last week.

One of the 21 businesses honored at the event, Alcoa was lauded for its support of Blount County through business capital improvements, community betterment projects and funding of charitable programs. Lisa Hood Skinner, senior vice president at Ackermann PR, said she nominated Alcoa for the award “because Alcoa sets the ‘gold standard’ as a corporate entity that has consistently and continuously… in good times and bad… provided years of unwavering commitment to the region’s financial interests and community efforts.”

Alcoa’s Tennessee Operations is the world’s largest producer of rolled aluminum can sheet for beverage cans. It has been in operation in Blount County, Tenn. since 1913 and currently employs approximately 1,100 East Tennesseans in its Blount and Knox County locations.
 
For more information:
Christy Newman
Alcoa Community Relations Manager
865-977-3358
865-250-9155
 

Representatives from Alcoa’s local operations proudly pose with their Large Business of the Year/ Blount Partnership Business Excellence Award.

 

Lisa Hood Skinner, left, senior vice president, Ackermann PR, congratulates Christy Newman, Alcoa community relations manager, on its Large Business Winner of the Year award. Skinner nominated Alcoa for the prestigious Blount Partnership Business Excellence Award. She submitted a package of information detailing Alcoa’s “gold standard of support” of Blount County through its capital improvements, community betterment projects and funding of charitable programs.

East Tennessee Medical Group Holds Flu Shot Clinic Sept. 12-30

Posted by – September 12, 2011

ALCOA, Tenn. –East Tennessee Medical Group, 266 Joule St., Alcoa, is holding its annual flu shot clinic Mon. Sept. 12 – Fri. Sept. 30 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Most insurance is accepted and no appointment is necessary.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season typically peaks during January and February, but it often begins as early as October. The CDC reports that the 2011-2012 flu vaccines protect against the three strains of the flu virus expected to be most common this year (including the H1N1 virus that caused a pandemic in 2009).  The CDC suggests the flu vaccine for people considered at high risk of serious flu complications, such as: pregnant women, young children, those with chronic health conditions and people 65 years and older.

“These clinics are intended to benefit the entire region, not just our patients. The key is to encourage our community to be proactive with vaccinations and other means of everyday prevention. That’s why ETMG offers the clinic before flu season really begins,” said Ron German, CEO of ETMG.

 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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Media Contact:
Ron German
(865)984-ETMG
rgerman@etmg.net

Vista Radiology Names Jason Daniel New IT Manager

Posted by – September 6, 2011

JASON DANIEL JOINS VISTA RADIOLOGY AS IT MANAGER

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Jason Daniel has joined Vista Radiology, P.C., as information technology manager.

Prior to Vista, he was employed by Southeastern Retina Associates as the director of IT, overseeing its technological needs in 24 offices throughout five states. While at SRA, Daniel reduced IT costs while improving the company’s technological efficiency. Before his work at SRA, he was a network engineer for Answer Financial Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Daniel graduated summa cum laude and as class valedictorian from ITT Technical Institute with an associate’s degree of applied science in computer networking and systems technology.

Established over 50 years ago as Fort Sanders Radiology, Vista Radiology is the largest and most sub-specialized radiology practice in East Tennessee. With 37 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 13 hospitals, both in East Tennessee and around the Southeast:

Additionally, Vista services outpatient facilities including:

For more information about Vista Radiology, please visit their website at http://vistaradiology.com/.

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

vistaradiology.com/

East Tennessee Medical Group Sponsors Movie To Benefit United Way

Posted by – August 12, 2011

Alcoa, TN- East Tennessee Medical Group is bringing the cartoon “Rio” to the Palace Theater in downtown Maryville Sat. Aug. 13, with proceeds to benefit United Way. Ticket prices are $5, with doors opening at 6:30p.m. and the movie starting at 7 p.m.

The G-rated comedy adventure features a macaw from Minnesota who takes a walk on the wild side in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Prior to the movie’s start, attendees can answer trivia questions to compete for door prizes. Concessions also will be available.

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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ETMG Center for Sleep Medicine in Maryville Receives Program Accreditation

Posted by – August 11, 2011

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — The ETMG Center for Sleep Medicine, part of East Tennessee Medical Group, recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

ETMG Center for Sleep Medicine personnel, left to right: Tammy Moore, RPSGT (Registered Polsomnographic Technologist); Nelda Kagley, RPSGT; Charles Ashworth, Director; Bobbie Bullock, Office Manager; Lindsey Merriman, M.A.; Aqueel M. Kouser, M.D., Medical Director; Claudia Heina, FNP-BC Nurse Practitioner/Sleep Specialist; and Bruce Roberts, M.D., Pulmonologist.

“ETMG strives to offer the most innovative health care available to the people of East Tennessee. Our individualized approach to sleep medicine provides the best possible care for our patients,” said Ron German, ETMG CEO.

ETMG Center for Sleep Medicine, located at 710 Morganton Square Drive, is directed by Dr. Aqueel M. Kouser and staffed by physicians Fredric M. Radoff, M.D. and Bruce T. Roberts, M.D.

Dr. Patrick Strollo, American Academy of Sleep Medicine president congratulated ETMG Center for Sleep Medicine on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a sleep disorders center. “The center is a significant resource to the local medical community and will provide academic and scientific value in addition to the highest quality care for patients suffering from sleep disorders,” he said.

To receive a five-year accreditation, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. The accreditation process involves detailed inspection of a center’s facility and staff, including an evaluation of testing procedures, patient contacts, and physician training. Additionally, the facility’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine currently accredits more than 2,200 sleep medicine centers and laboratories across the country.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is a professional medical society for clinicians, researchers, and other health care providers in the field of sleep medicine. As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers and labs, the AASM is dedicated to setting standards and promoting excellence in sleep medicine health care, education and research.

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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Vista Radiology partnering with Greensboro Radiology for radiology coverage at two N.C. hospitals

Posted by – August 5, 2011

KNOXVILLE, TN– Vista Radiology, East Tennessee’s largest and most sub-specialized radiology practices is partnering for after-hours coverage with Greensboro Radiology, the leading diagnostic imaging provider in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina employing 45 board certified radiologists. 

Initially, Vista will be supplementing in-house coverage at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, N.C. and Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C.  The two North Carolina hospitals are Vista Radiology’s second and third teleradiology service expansions outside the state of Tennessee in less than a month.

Charles McRae, M.B.A., Vista Radiology administrator, said, “Vista Radiology and Greensboro Radiology are partnering for after-hours night coverage, beginning at Morehead and Randolph hospitals, in an effort to offer the best turnaround and highest quality service to patients, referring physicians and hospitals.  We hope to expand this collaborative arrangement to additional hospitals in the future.”

Vista began its first out-of-state contract July 5 with Advanced Healthcare Medical Center in Ellington, MO, followed two weeks later by providing after-hours imaging services at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, Tennessee.

A 145-bed hospital, Randolph Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services including maternity, emergency, home health, intensive care, medical/surgical, rehabilitation and wellness. With 108 acute-care beds and 134 long-term care beds, Morehead Memorial Hospital is home to inpatient and day hospital services, a state-of-the-art emergency department, a birthing center, a nursing center, and a cancer treatment center.  Vista’s expertise enhances both hospitals’ diagnostic imaging services.

Established over 50 years ago as Fort Sanders Radiology, Vista Radiology is the largest and most sub-specialized radiology practice in East Tennessee. With 37 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 13 hospitals, both in East Tennessee and around the Southeast:

  • 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)
  • Randolph Hospital (Asheboro, NC)
  • Morehead Memorial Hospital (Eden, NC)

Additionally, Vista services outpatient facilities including:

  • 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, Administrator
Vista Radiology
(865) 595-4100

vistaradiology.com/

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

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

Posted by – 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/

Vista Radiology Exclusive Provider at Advanced Healthcare Medical Center

Posted by – 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/