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Movement disorders are neurologic conditions that can be especially difficult to diagnose, treat, and understand. That's why today, on World Movement Disorders Day, we are promoting #MoveDisorder awareness and sharing Tim's incredible and inspirational journey. At just 37, Tim noticed a stiffness in his right hand that gradually spread to his arm, leg and foot. Eventually diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease and with his symptoms worsening, Tim turned to The Cole Center for Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders at UT Medical Center. Under the care of movement disorders neurologist Shadi Barbu, MD, Tim pursued physical therapy, speech therapy and medication. But by 2023, they began discussing deep brain stimulation (DBS) – a surgical treatment that uses implanted electrodes to send electrical pulses to targeted areas of the brain. Initially apprehensive about the surgery, Tim noticed that he was struggling to throw a ball with his kids and decided it was time to act. Later that year, neurosurgeon Carter Gerard, MD implanted the electrodes and a chest neurostimulator. With each follow-up, the device was fine-tuned and medications reduced. “I’m down to just one pill a day,” Tim said. “The results are incredible.” For Tim, DBS offered more than symptom relief – it gave him hope, independence, and the ability to make music agai “Having the DBS surgery has helped tremendously – for daily life, but also it’ll give me a lot of hope for years to come" he said. Learn more about Tim's inspirational journey in this video. #WorldMovementDisorderDay #MoveDisorder #ParkinsonsAwareness #ParkinsonsDisease #Together4PD #Parkinsons

Join the UT Medical Center HR and BSN Scholars teams in Vol Village on Nov 29 before the big game as the Vols take on Vandy! 🍊🏈 We’ll be handing out giveaways and sharing information about scholarship opportunities, career paths and what it means to be part of an academic medical center. Whether you’re a current nursing student, a recent grad or exploring a future in health care, our team will be there to answer questions and help you take the next step toward your future at UT Medical Center. We can’t wait to see you there! Go Vols! #UTMedicalCenter #Proud2BeUTMC #VolVillage #Vols #BSNScholars #NursingCareers #HealthcareJobs

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at UT Medical Center! 🍂 Today, we’re thankful for our dedicated team members, the patients who inspire us, and the community we’re honored to serve. We’re especially grateful for those team members caring for patients today and throughout the holiday weekend. Your commitment makes such a difference. This year, we are also very grateful for the stories our patients have shared about what wisdom means to them. From a nurse’s reassuring words to the confidence of a surgical team before a major procedure, their experiences remind us why we do what we do every day. Read some of these stories of wisdom shared by our patients at the link in the comments. Happy Thanksgiving! #HappyThanksgiving #ThankfulForOurTeam #GratefulForOurCommunity #UTMedicalCenter #WisdomIs

Call for Artwork for Inaugural "The Art of Healing" UT Medical Center and The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville are delighted to announce a new partnership entitled “The Art of Healing”, intended to be a biannual, juried exhibition of works by regional artists. Artwork will be displayed in a highly visited site providing benefits to patients, community members, and team members. Artwork is intended to uplift patients and inspire healing while brightening and beautifying UT Medical Center. This exhibition seeks to feature artwork that provides: + An overall theme of nature, transformation, restoration, peace, emotional expression, creative journeys, catharsis, and/or the healing power of art; + A connection between art and mental or physical well-being. The submission deadline is Sunday, January 18, 2026. Click link below to learn more about this program and all entry details. https://lnkd.in/eFWdBKMj #knoxart #themakercity #knoxvilleart #knoxvilleartist #visitknox

This week on Health Matters with Dr. Jay Crook - in collaboration with East Tennessee PBS - join guest expert Dr. Kim Linden, Cardothoracic Surgeon at UT Medical Center, as they discuss the latest advancements in heart valve disease as well as hear from a patient who has recovered from heart valve disease at an early age. 📅 Saturday, November 29 | 5:00 pm 📺 Only on East Tennessee PBS Take care of your health, because your health matters.

When 82-year-old Richard fainted twice in 24 hours, his family was terrified. For him, it felt like he just “closed his eyes for five seconds.” In reality, his heart had stopped. Cardiologists in the Heart, Lung, Vascular Institute discovered problems tied to ventricular tachycardia and implanted a defibrillator to save his life. “I can’t say enough about Dr. Michael Bailey’s expertise and care,” Richard said. “It made all the difference.” Today, he’s back to playing cards, family dinners, and enjoying life with his wife of 58 years. For Richard, the most powerful medicine wasn’t just the device in his chest that saved his life, it was the persistence and expertise of his doctor. Click the link in the comments to read more about Richard’s journey and learn why he says, “Family and trust in the good doctors at UT Medical Center - that’s everything. During this season of gratitude, stories like Richard’s are powerful reminders of the meaningful impact compassionate care can make.

We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Merideth Geib to our Cardiothoracic Surgery team at UT Medical Center! Dr. Geib earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. She also completed her residency in Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. Please help us welcome Dr. Geib to UT Medical Center! https://bit.ly/4pDxjbB

Happy National Rural Health Day! At UT Medical Center, advancing the health of our region means ensuring rural communities have access to exceptional care. From primary care to specialty services, our teams are dedicated to delivering the expertise, compassion and commitment that define UTMC and supporting families across East Tennessee. Today, we celebrate the rural communities we proudly serve and the UTMC teams who make our mission possible. Click the link in the comments to find a location near you! #NationalRuralHealthDay #PowerOfRural #UTMedicalCenter

Today UT Medical Center is participating in the Great American Smokeout! As smoking remains the most preventable cause of serious illness and death in the U.S. Hear from one of our pulmonologists, Dr. Ben Bevill, about taking important steps toward a healthier smoke-free life and reducing your cancer risk. For more information and support, please reference the resouces below. smokefree.gov https://lnkd.in/gUusxtVw Tennessee Tobacco Quit Line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW 1-800-784-8669 www.tnquitline.org Text “QUIT” to 615-795-0600

Thank you WBIR-TV for this inspiring story about Kaitlin and Isaac Carver, who were visiting family in Maryville when Kaitlin's water broke at 28 weeks pregnant. That started a 110-day stay here at UT Medical Center, and giving their twin baby boys some very special names to honor Knoxville and the place they spent their first weeks of life. https://lnkd.in/eJJmfDcW