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Enthusiasm was contagious during last month’s Roane County Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show, and nowhere was it more evident than at the vast Tractor Supply Co. exhibit.
An array of lawn and gardening tools and supplies, bird feeders and decorative items interspersed through the area gave Roane Countians a preview of what they can expect to see and buy when the retailer moves into its new home in Rockwood.

The Women’s Center at Roane Medical Center has gone digital with the debut of its new, advanced mammography screening unit.
“We are thrilled to offer patients digital mammograms, as we know mammograms continue to be one of the most important tools for early detection of breast cancer,” said Wanda Diden, lead mammography technologist for the Harriman-based hospital.
“The new technology is going to provide great benefits for not only our patients, but for our physicians and staff as well,” Diden added.
The new digital unit will provide enhanced comfort and quicker services for patients.

Melanie Monroe has been named March’s MMCer of the Month at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge.
Monroe is a certified nursing assistant who works with patients in the hospital’s flex pool.
“She is a hard worker and tries to put the patient’s needs first,” said Carolyn Shipley, director of Acute Care Services.
Monroe assists patients, family members and visitors with their needs and is responsible for taking and recording patients’ vital signs, assisting with meals, bathing and transportation.
She also provides assistance to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses on staff.

By Bethel Poston