Chronic vein problems are very common and often unrecognized as a threat to health. When the valves in your veins stop working, blood pools in the lower leg area and pressure builds up in the vein. This is known as chronic venous insufficiency or CVI. Left untreated, CVI can significantly impact a person's quality of life and threaten the loss of life and limb. The most costly and debilitating features of CVI are ulcers on the ankle and lower leg that generally heal slowly and have a high risk of returning again and again. More than 2 million people worldwide have advanced CVI with skin changes or ulcers, with more than 20,000 new patients in the U.S. diagnosed this year alone. For people with CVI in the Tennessee Valley, relief could be right around the corner at USA Vascular, a division of University Surgical Associates.

If you're facing kidney disease of any kind, it can be difficult knowing where to turn and what to expect, but Chattanooga Kidney Centers offers a variety of services and strives to help ease patients' minds and meet their needs.

It can be difficult enough for anyone to stay on track in everyday life, but basic tasks are especially challenging for a loved one lost in the haze of dementia. Kenny Higdon, Owner of 5 Star Home Care, said there are some strategies for restoring familiarity and establishing a routine. The company provides assistance to those living with a disability or recovering from an injury, illness or age-related need.

As a skilled nursing care provider, our number-one priority is protecting the health, safety and comfort of our residents. Year after year, we have fulfilled that priority, and we don't plan on changing any time soon. But because of the current state of affairs, our care teams have been pushed to adapt and innovate in order to further our mission of delivering incredible care to our senior community.

The face of COVID-19 has changed much of the world we know, and as people across the city look to adjust to the many new normals, Chattanooga is home to a host of great professionals to that are ready to help, whatever the need.

The world has changed significantly in a short period of time as COVID-19 has touched people's lives in various ways. Additionally, many have been affected by severe weather in the Chattanooga area. Dr. Megan Johnson, audiologist and founder of Johnson Audiology, noted, "In these difficult times, healthy hearing is a must as we all seek to establish our new normal and stay informed and connected. At Johnson Audiology, we remain committed to helping people engage with their world through hearing, especially during emergencies."

Good oral and dental hygiene is important in helping to prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease—and overall, just maintaining a healthy smile and teeth. However, recent studies are also showing that keeping your mouth and teeth healthy can also help keep other medical conditions at bay. And, in turn, not keeping up with your oral care can play into serious medical problems.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Worldwide, nearly 6 million die from a stroke and another 5 million are left permanently disabled every year. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to get care as soon as possible to improve your chance of survival and avoid permanent disability. People's day-to-day activities have drastically changed to safeguard themselves from the virus, but there is one thing people should not avoid due to the COVID-19 virus – calling 911 for a medical emergency such as a stroke.

If you're facing kidney disease of any kind, it can be difficult knowing where to turn and what to expect, but Chattanooga Kidney Centers offers a variety of services and strives to help ease patients' minds and meet their needs.

Our ability to walk is vital to our sense of self-reliance, but age inevitably affects our mobility and makes most activities of daily living more challenging to perform. Unable to get around as well as they did for most of their lives, seniors can start to feel isolated and depressed, but the good news is that they do have options to restore quality of life.

Many health-related measurements are familiar to people, like perfect vision being represented as 20/20. However, how is healthy hearing quantified? Presented with the results of a hearing test, most people have no idea how to interpret what the graph—called an audiogram—reveals.

As people continue to look for ways to honor the guidelines of social distancing, virtual and tele-connections are now more important than ever. With this knowledge that Hospice of Chattanooga and Palliative Care Services, under the Alleo Health System umbrella, are rolling out telehealth visits for their patients to be sure everyone can still get the care and help that's so key during this time. Hospice of Chattanooga and Palliative Care Services are under the Alleo Health umbrella.

An aching hip is a common complaint for many folks whether you're young with a previous injury or aging and battling the onset of arthritis. From its problems to solutions and help, Dr. Josh Lawson is sharing insight with potential patients to help guide them on the road to relief.

Chattanooga is home to some great practices and companies who offer wonderful solutions in the realm of health and beauty troubles, whether you need ideas regarding how to better yourself or caring for a loved one.

Colorectal cancer, or cancer located in the colon or rectum, is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be more than 104,000 new cases of colon cancer and more than 43,000 new cases of rectal cancer in 2020. We know that 90 percent of new cases occur in people over the age of 50, but new research suggests an uptick in incidence of this condition in younger people and for those who are not considered high risk for the disease.

If you're facing kidney disease of any kind, it can be difficult knowing where to turn and what to expect, but Chattanooga Kidney Centers offers a variety of services and strives to help ease patients' minds and meet their needs.

Witnessing a loved one suffer with Alzheimer's disease or any other type of dementia is one of the toughest things we ever have to endure. It's like watching a loved one's personality slowly being erased.

Hearing is one of the most important human senses, empowering a person to live life without limitations. It connects us to the people around us, allowing us to socialize, to work and to communicate—even to be safe by warning us of potential danger. It links us to the world in a way that none of our other senses achieve.

Alleo Health System, Hospice of Chattanooga's parent company, announces the launch of its new Heart Touch Journey Program for palliative care patients. The new palliative care program is designed to maximize the quality of life for cardiac disease patients who need assistance with pain and symptom management.

If you're noticing chronic knee pain more often than not, then arthritis could be to blame. Dr. Joshua Lawson, a local orthopedic surgeon, is working to educate people on both causes and options for treatment, which are both widely varied.

Chattanooga is home to some great groups who offer wonderful solutions in the realm of health and beauty woes, whether you need ideas regarding how to better yourself or are just trying to find relief from chronic pain.

It's no secret that what you eat affects your teeth and gums. From the foods you chew to the drinks you down, it all impacts your overall oral health.

If you've ever experienced a hernia, you know they can be uncomfortable, painful, and sometimes a serious medical emergency. A hernia is a tear in your muscle or tissue that allows internal organs to bulge through. If severe, hernias can cause internal organs or tissues to become blocked or infected. The surgeons of University Surgical Associates (USA) have been treating both simple and complex hernias for more than 40 years. Now they are creating easier access for patients to receive expert hernia care with the newly-launched USA Hernia Center, which includes seven office locations across the Chattanooga region.