February is American Heart Month and a perfect time to become educated on heart disease and healthy heart habits.
In 2019, heart disease was the leading cause of death in Knox County. It's considered to be the number one killer because it is a complex condition influenced by lifestyle factors, including poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, high blood pressure, and obesity. On Friday, February 7, we ask that you wear red to help raise awareness about heart disease.
KCH is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
Knox Community Hospital’s Stroke Program has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® —Stroke Silver quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. This ultimately leads to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Know How to Care for Your Heart
Listen to Dr. Barry George on WCLT T100
Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC)
Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC) is an important initiative to reduce heart muscle loss in patients with critical heart conditions.
What is EHAC?
- Early Heart Attack Care (or EHAC) education teaches recognition of a heart attack's early signs and symptoms. Why? We want to empower active bystanders in our community and save lives.
- About 750,000 people in the US have heart attacks each year. Of those, about 116,000 died.
- Many of these patients experienced early symptoms.
Learn the EARLY SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Someone might have one or more of these common symptoms. When they start, they can be mild or come and go. Over time, the symptoms and pain become more intense. Stay alert and always pay attention to chest pressure.
Physicians

Alix J. Tercius MD, FACC, RPVI joined the Department of Specialty Care-…

Barry S. George MD joined the Department of Specialty Care- Cardiovascular…
Advanced Practitioners

Misty Bailey is a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner.
Misty grew up in Bellville and has been…