Michael Jordan. Thomas Edison. Sally Ride. Allison Schmitt. Martin Scorsese. Meryl Streep. It takes a lot to be the best: passion, determination, dedication, hard work. You have to want it. You have to work for it. You have to be willing to get knocked down and get right back up – to show that you [...]
Donald Adanich was a born survivor. A Vietnam veteran, he endured numerous close calls during the war. Later, he survived a diagnosis of esophageal cancer with the support of his loving wife, Lyn. Donald underwent dental implant surgery in February 2014; because of an undisclosed medical mistake, he died only 6 months later. How could [...]
In the wake of millions of vehicle recalls over the past few years, the U.S. Senate is advancing a proposal that bans the sale of used vehicles with open recalls. Auto dealers and consumer advocate groups are duking it out in Washington, stalling the proposal in typical bureaucratic fashion. Are All Recalls Created Equally? Some [...]
A crash in Maury County on December 7 left a family grieving the loss of a young life. Kirstynn Edmiston, 9, was killed in the accident. Her younger sister, Joanna, and cousin Devyn McCandles survived the crash and are listed in serious condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Our thoughts and prayers are [...]
It’s a courteous gesture to wave on a pedestrian or another driver while on the road. The wave is rooted in good intentions and graceful manners, and can have catastrophic results. The trouble is, as always, in the unexpected. If you wave a pedestrian across the street, and he or she crosses without checking the [...]
Traumatic brain injury isn’t a straightforward consequence of an accident. It can have a variety of effects on every aspect of a victim’s life. In fact, brain injuries aren’t always a direct result of an impact. Collisions can result in internal injuries that produce blood clots. Blood clots can lead to a stroke, which can [...]
In every part of this series so far, we have discussed emerging high-tech solutions to accident prevention and treatment. Technology always seems to imply a harmony of software and hardware that requires teams of engineers and programmers to design, build, and implement. However, just because a new idea doesn’t require a computer doesn’t mean it [...]
You can’t turn on the news here in Nashville (or probably anywhere in Tennessee) without hearing about the Southwest plane that skidded off the runway at Nashville International Airport. We are so, so thankful that only nine people were injured, and that those injuries were all minor. The results could have been much worse, so [...]
In late October, Baylor Bramble was life-flighted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center after sustaining a head injury during a high school football game. On November 16, after being in critical condition for nearly three weeks while efforts were being made to relieve the pressure on his brain, doctors were finally able to begin trying to [...]
For special needs children, a visit with Santa can be a difficult and painful process. The Johnson City Mall has provided a way for special needs children with sensory issues to participate in this holiday tradition. For the last five years, the mall has held a “Sensitive Santa” event. The “Sensitive Santa” event creates a [...]
