Today's News

Roane County High School senior Cynthia Cole, 19, will compete in the National Health Occupational Students of America competition in Anaheim, Calif., in June.
Cole placed third in the First Responders Rescue Breathing course at the state competition in Nashville Feb. 28-March 2.
She is the only student from Roane County competing at the national level.
“It’s a surprise,” Cole said. “I never really thought I would do something like this, but I am, so it’s very exciting.”

An old west shooting match will draw steely-eyed cowboys and cowgirls from some 20 states to Oak Ridge, April 7–9, to compete in the annual “Smoky Mountain Shoot-Out” at the Oak Ridge Sportsmen’s Association.

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.