Home Care In St. Mary's, IN

The old St. Mary's Hospital could become housing for older adults − some of whom might even have been born there.

Once a thriving health care hub, St. Mary's served patients in Knoxville for decades until it closed in 2018. Parts of the complex, near Fulton High School, were demolished in 2020, but the buildings left on the site are slowly becoming filled and serving new uses.

Lincoln Memorial University opened its College of Dental Medicine at LMU Tower, the former Magdalene Clark Tower Building, in 2022. The following year, the first tenants moved into the city's Public Safety Complex also added at the old St. Mary's campus. In 2024, the McNabb Center opened its EmPATH facility in the complex.

The historic centerpiece of the hospital is joining the list of reutilized health care spaces, along with other land around it.

In October, Knoxville's Community Development Corporation and developer Dominion, which is funding the project, met with Oakwood–Lincoln Park community members to discuss plans for the site.

Concepts being explored include new townhomes or duplexes, housing for seniors inside the historic hospital building, a public park and a dog park that would be open to residents and the neighborhood, Knoxville's Community Development Corporation CEO Ben Bentley said.

"We want to preserve of the hospital because so many people both in that neighborhood, and really across Knoxville, have experience and history with that site," Bentley said. "They may have had a loved one cared for there or they may have had a child born there and so there's a lot of emotional attachment. So that building and the preservation of it was really important."

The new housing would be on the portion of the site that is directly connected to the surrounding residential area, around where the parking lot along East Churchwell Avenue is now.

At this point in the project, the developer will continue to refine designs before the community is consulted again with a groundbreaking anticipated in fall 2026.

Hayden Dunbar is the storyteller reporter. Email: [email protected]. Instagram: @knoxstoryteller.

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St Mary’s University, London (SMU) and South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally launch a historic partnership between the two organisations to drive skills training and economic growth in London.

St Mary’s University, London (SMU) and South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally launch a historic partnership between the two organisations to drive skills training and economic growth in London.

With local communities at its heart, the new partnership will see the two organisations collaborate closely to deliver an enhanced experience and outcomes for students and sees the constituent colleges of STCG become Associate Colleges of SMU.

The partnership formalises the relationship between SMU and STCG as the organisations develop opportunities for progression, articulation, validation and franchise arrangements across areas of shared academic portfolio.

Over time, the organisations aim to create a comprehensive range of academic and vocational pathways, including apprenticeships, from level two through to level six.

Through collaboration with employers, the partnership aims to deliver enhanced skills training across South and South-West London, supporting social mobility and economic growth.

Speaking of the partnership, St Mary’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Anthony McClaran said, “I am proud to be signing this agreement with our colleagues at South Thames Colleges Group to guide the development of the partnership between the two institutions. Working together, we will deliver outstanding education opportunities for our communities for generations to come.”

Group Principal and CEO of STGC Peter Mayhew-Smith added, “It’s a real pleasure to work with our partners and friends at St Mary’s University. This new agreement will give us even better ways to support our students, enrich their experiences and help them to progress to fantastic HE programmes. It’s a big benefit to us all and we look forward to a long, happy future of collaboration.”

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St. Mary’s Health Care System now offers Heartflow FFR_CT Analysis at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens and St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro. Heartflow FFR_CT Analysis is a non-invasive diagnostic option for people who may have coronary artery disease (CAD), a condition that the CDC reports causes more than 370,000 heart attacks each year in the U.S.

Heartflow FFR_CT Analysis uses detailed images captured through a non-invasive CT scan of the heart known as a coronary CT angiogram (CCTA). These images undergo advanced AI processing to produce a personalized, color-coded, 3D digital model of the heart. This digital model showcases how plaque buildup may be impacting blood flow. Physicians can use this technology to diagnose CAD and better understand its severity.

In the U.S., CAD is the primary cause of heart attacks – which are estimated to occur every 40 seconds and are responsible for one out of every five deaths.¹ It’s often called a “silent killer” because many of the estimated 18 million adults in the U.S. and 315 million people globally living with CAD either have no symptoms or symptoms that go unrecognized.^2,3

CAD develops when plaque builds up in the heart’s arteries, narrowing or blocking vessels and restricting blood flow to the heart. This restricted blood flow can lead to chest pain, heart attacks and death. FFR – fractional flow reserve – measures how much blood is able to pass through a narrowed artery. FFR_CT is a fractional flow reserve study done with computed tomography, or CT, which uses x-rays to create detailed images of the inside of the body.

Despite CAD being the most common form of heart disease, studies have shown there is a need to improve how and when CAD is evaluated and diagnosed. Many of the non-invasive tests available today offer a low accuracy rate in detecting CAD, with a 20-30% false negative rate that can leave disease undetected⁴ and a 55% false positive rate that can lead to unnecessary procedures.⁵ Identifying exactly where and how much an artery is blocked can help improve a patient’s treatment plan, including whether or not intervention is needed.⁶

“Heartflow’s technology represents a major advancement in how we diagnose and manage CAD,” said Dr. Erick Avelar, a cardiologist with Oconee Heart and Vascular Center and St. Mary’s Health Care System’s medical director of cardiac imaging. “It gives us essential information that can help determine the right approach for a patient through a convenient, non-invasive platform. It is very useful as a non-invasive, highly precise tool in our diagnostic toolbox.”

The CCTA + Heartflow FFR_CT Pathway:

To learn more about Heartflow FFR_CT Analysis at St. Mary’s, call Oconee Heart and Vascular Center at (706) 389-3440. Please note that many insurance plans require a referral from a primary care physician for a consult with a cardiac specialist.

St. Mary’s Hospital is accredited by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI (balloon angioplasty and stent implantation), received recognition as a high-performing hospital for heart attack care and pacemaker implantation in the 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Report, and is recognized as a Gold-Plus hospital for cardiac resuscitation by the American Heart Association.

St Mary’s University, London, welcomed the Royal Artillery yesterday for a special double-header Remembrance Rugby event, bringing together students, service members, and the wider community, to honour Remembrance through sport.

St Mary’s University, London, welcomed the Royal Artillery yesterday for a special double-header Remembrance Rugby event, bringing together students, service members, and the wider community, to honour Remembrance through sport.

The day, part of the University’s 175^th anniversary celebrations, reflected the shared values of discipline, integrity and loyalty that unite both the Armed Forces and the University’s sporting community. The event also marked a strengthening of ties between the two sides, with hopes that the fixture will become an annual tradition.

The day began with a Remembrance Service, featuring readings and hymns, a military performance of The Last Post, a two-minute silence at 11am, and a piper playing a traditional lament. The service was followed by Women’s and Men’s rugby matches, both played in a spirit of unity and respect.

In the Women’s Match, the Royal Artillery – known as the Gunners – secured a hard-fought 35-21 victory. The Men’s Royal Artillery also triumphed in the second match, winning 38-24. Each team was presented with the Remembrance Cup in recognition of their win.

Colonel Martin Wells, Chair of Royal Artillery Rugby, added, “The inaugural ‘Rugby for Remembrance’ fixture between St Mary’s and the Royal Regiment of Artillery honoured all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict. The day championed our shared values of courage, discipline, self-sacrifice, and camaraderie – combining the pursuit of sporting and education excellence, with solemn commemoration. We eagerly anticipate the return fixture in 2026 – to be held at home of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, in Larkhill. We would be honoured to host the Red Roses too – and extend a warm invitation.”

The event followed a pre-match training day held earlier in the autumn by the University, where St Mary’s students joined the Royal Artillery players for strength and conditioning sessions, a keynote talk on resilience, and an introduction to military rugby training methods, deepening the partnership between the two sides.

As part of the University’s remembrance commemorations, the names of St Mary’s students lost in the First and Second World Wars will be read aloud during Masses in St Mary’s Chapel this Sunday.

In response to the ongoing government shutdown, which has put a hold on SNAP benefits, Phoenix has risen to the occasion, with the city partnering with St. Mary's Food Bank for a notable cause. They've kicked off a food drive that aims to provide relief to those who've found themselves in a bind without their usual assistance. "When crisis strikes, Phoenix comes together to help," Mayor Kate Gallego said, rallying the community to contribute in any way they can. FOX 10 Phoenix emphasized Gallego's call for donations, whether it be in the form of food, money, or time.

It's not just about dropping cans into a bin, though. The city's website, detailed on 12News, suggests that monetary contributions can have an even larger impact. "Monetary donations are strongly encouraged because food banks can stretch the donation through bulk purchasing, tax exemptions, and dollar matches from the community. Just one dollar can provide an estimated five meals for a food bank," a release from the food bank explained.

For residents who prefer to contribute tangibly, a variety of locations throughout Phoenix are set up to receive food donations. Essential items high in demand include proteins such as canned meats, beans, and peanut butter, along with canned fruits and vegetables. Locations like the Burton Barr Central Library and the Cesar Chavez Community Center, among others, are accepting donations at specified hours detailed above. For those wishing to drop off donations closer to home, a number of St. Mary’s food pantries across the city stand ready to receive contributions.

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