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Important Strategies for Saline Conservation
As you may be aware, there is a significant disruption in the supply of saline and IV fluids due to Hurricane Helene's impact on one of the largest manufacturers. With many facilities experiencing limited supplies and increased demand, it is essential that we...
KETHC Showcases Life-Saving Resources at the East Regional Emergency Preparedness Expo
The Knox/East Tennessee Healthcare Coalition (KETHC) proudly participated in the Tennessee Department of Health’s East Regional Office's Emergency Preparedness Expo at Smokies Stadium, offering attendees a hands-on experience with vital emergency preparedness tools...
KETHC Flying High!
lIn a weekend of remembrance and celebration, the Knox/East Tennessee Healthcare Coalition (KETHC) offered support for the 2022 McGhee Tyson Airshow operations with deployment of the handicap restroom trailer. John Brinkley (Knox RHC) staffed the military Emergency...
Teaching our CMS Partners How to “Rap”
December 12th in the community room at the Health Department brought food, laughter, and yes, "rapping." John Brinkley and a crew of helpers taught three classes of Stop-the-Bleed to the CMS17 group. The 62 students learned how to respond in the case of an...
Taking Moon Pies to a National Level
On December 02, the KET Coalition presented at the 2019 National Healthcare Preparedness Conference in Houston, TX. The presentation, entitled "Cause and Effect: The Evolution of the Coalition From Real World Events" was selected for a 90 minute presentation....
New CMS17 Logo
Recently the KET Coalition sponsored a logo contest for our CMS group and the final winning logo is attached. Congratulations Caitlin Yount on your original design! Caitlin is a Patient Care Coordinator with Avalon Hospice. Great...