Hospice Care in Maryville, TN

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Blount Memorial Hospital Hospice
Medicare Approved
Location: 1095 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tennessee 37804
Phone: (865) 977-5702

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Study highlights the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 among Black, Hispanic patients

Research presented today by UT Southwestern cardiologists at the annual American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2020 showed that Black and Hispanic people were more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than white patients, and that nonwhite men with cardiovascular disease or risk factors were more likely to die.

Ligand awarded $1,955,834 federal grant under Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated today announced it has been awarded $1,955,834 in immediately available funds from the U.S. government under HR: 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The award comprises separate payments of approximately $245,000 for each of eight drug development programs at Ligand.

Study links two specific strains of bacteria with indoor mold from water damage

Bacterial contamination in water-damaged buildings has been identified as a potential cause of health problems, including infection and respiratory conditions like asthma. Which specific bacteria contribute to these problems, however, has been unknown-making it difficult for public health officials to develop tools to effectively address the underlying source of the problem.

SickKids, Life Technologies partner to advance pediatric genomic research on Ion Proton Sequencer

Life Technologies Corporation today announced it has partnered with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) to advance pediatric genomic research on the Ion Proton Sequencer.

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Hospice Care

Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.


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