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Curtis Powell appointed to state board by Gov. Bill Lee

Curtis Powell, vice president of quality and compliance at Siskin Hospital, has been appointed by Gov. Lee to the state Board of Respiratory Care. He is one of nearly 200 people appointed by the governor to dozens of state boards and commissions, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press. _______________________________________…

Because of Siskin I Can

Because I insisted on Siskin Hospital, I can play.

The woman travelling north in the Honda CRV abruptly made a left turn in front of Colby Fillman’s south-bound motorcycle. With no time to brake, Colby collided with the back part of her SUV, crashing through the window. His right shoulder smashed into the post between the windows, wrenching it…

After living in pain for months

Lisa Buchanan loved being a personal trainer. For more than 25 years, she helped others reach their fitness goals and adopt a healthier lifestyle. She…

Siskin Hospital receives $7,500 from Food City

Siskin Hospital is awarded $7,500 for its 2nd-place standing in the Food City Charity Challenge contest. “We are thrilled to accept this award,”…

Siskin Hospital is recipient of multiple healthcare advertising awards

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation has received multiple awards for its marketing and public relations efforts in the 35th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards sponsored by…

Gulf War veteran presents citation and letter of commendation to Siskin Hospital

More than seven years ago, veteran Tommy Brownlow lost control of his Mitsubishi Raider while driving on a particularly treacherous part of a road near…

Beloved owner of Mt. Vernon Restaurant finds new hope after near-death experience

Jeff Messinger knew he was dying. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Jeff had complications from diagnostic tests and back surgery that landed him…

Rehab Nursing: There’s a big difference in treatment and care.

Years ago, when Jodie Thompson first began her nursing career, she didn’t know anything about rehab nursing. She soon noticed, however, that all the stroke…

Siskin Hospital therapist earns CIMT certification

Siskin Hospital is proud to announce that David R. Barron, DPT, CLT, CIMT has recently passed the Great Lakes Seminars Synthesis course to become…

Siskin Hospital therapist earns lymphedema certification

Siskin Hospital is proud to announce that Vickie Blalock, PT, has recently completed all the requirements for Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy. This…

Siskin Hospital nurses earn specialty certification

Siskin Hospital is proud to announce that eight members of its nursing staff have recently achieved Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) status. With this accomplishment,…

“Because of Siskin Hospital, I can be a normal grandfather.”

For several days, Charlie Hyde felt that something just wasn’t quite right, but he went on with his July 4 plans to visit family in…

Multiple Sclerosis may affect driving ability

At Siskin Hospital, we get a lot of phone calls from people with multiple sclerosis wondering if their disability will keep them from driving, and…

Parkinson’s Disease patient makes dramatic progress

When Helen McIntosh was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), she didn’t expect noticeable changes to appear quite so soon. She was dismayed when, not quite…

Military/athletic training technology available to Siskin Hospital patients

The same technology used by athletes and military personnel to increase automatic response time, sharpen periphery and improve the accuracy of eye-hand coordination is available…

“Talking” watch donated to Siskin Hospital

When Sandy Zuckerman’s mother died, she wanted to be sure her “talking” watch would go some place where it would benefit others. And she immediately…

Former patient volunteers her musical talents to encourage Siskin Hospital patients

Ever since her discharge from physical therapy for a back condition a couple of years ago, Myrna Smith has wanted to come back for more…

Siskin Hospital represented at “Innovators in Aging Care Summit”

Amy Burba, OTR/L, represented Siskin Hospital at the recent “Innovators in Aging Care Summit” Friday. The event, organized by The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department, featured…