Brooke Cornett maneuvers the curvy roads of Hancock County with perfect precision. Decades of practice will do that. She points out the houses of old friends and family as we drive past farmland and mountain hollows. Brooke was raised here alongside cousins, aunts, and uncles. Every road has a story. She’s quick to add that […]

[Knoxville, Tennessee] — [July 31, 2025] Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced today that Caris Healthcare offices in Knoxville, Lenoir City, Morristown, and Sevierville, TN have been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Standards of Excellence with the Age-Friendly Care Certification. By achieving CHAP Accreditation, Caris Healthcare has also been deemed to meet Medicare […]

One of our patients in Myrtle Beach is a proud Marine. He finds great joy in sharing the tales of his military service. Among his many distinguished moments is his time serving at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. His time there stands out as a pinnacle of honor and dedication.  Our Volunteer Coordinator and […]

A man with a calmness about him with smoky gray- white hair, thin and frail in appearance, once stood six foot tall and full of life and adventure. One would never guess the sweet old man was once in a motorcycle “club” with a bunch of rowdy buddies and his wife. Amber Daugherty, CNA Preceptor […]

At Caris, we know that understanding the Three Most Important Things for each patient is the key to providing a comforting and meaningful end of life experience. Our Lenoir City office recently helped honor a young woman’s love of adventure and passion for animals by providing a safe visit to the local zoo.   This young woman, Dorothy […]

Caris Healthcare Milan team met Sebastian when he was 2 and a half months old, he had a heart full of courage, and an unbreakable spirit, but his little body faced challenges right from the start. Sebastian was diagnosed with life-limiting conditions and doctors prepared his family for the difficult journey ahead. With heavy hearts, […]

Each quarter, we ask our teams to share the story they are most proud of in regards to honoring a patient’s Three Most Important Things. We pride ourselves in getting to know each patient and family well so that we may provide meaningful care. It is important to understand each patient’s goals so that we […]

Many people do not know that volunteers play a critical role in caring for our hospice patients. While our nurses provide the medical support, our chaplains provide the spiritual support, and our social workers provide the emotional support, our volunteers offer companionship and connection. As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 20-26), we took some […]

In 2024, when Caris’ executive team began developing their 2025 budget initiatives, one program stood out as universally supported: Wellbeing Coaching. “We have recognized the escalating stress and burnout that healthcare workers face, especially in hospice care. Our heart is to provide the tools our Patient Care Managers and nurses need to care for themselves […]

Tami Coshatt, RN sounds almost apologetic as she explains that she is the office go-to nurse when a pediatric hospice patient is admitted. “I spoil them,” she explains. The patient we visit that morning has two Boston terriers which are his pride and joy. Tami keeps treats in her car for all of her patients […]