Caring Medical Center

10/31/2025

Representing Caring Medical Center this Halloween in style! Michelle and Darcy!

09/29/2025

Dear Patients,
After 11 years of dedicated service with Caring Medical Center, Kenneth Nicley PA, will be retiring December 30, 2025. He has been an integral part of our team, contributing to the growth and success of Caring Medical Center. We wish Kenneth and his wife Julia all the best in the next chapter of life and thank him for his many years of commitment and service. Please join us in celebrating Kenneth’s remarkable career.

10/31/2024

10/31/2024

Come out to Wilson Park tonight! Caring Medical Center is giving out candy!

07/16/2024

Thank you UCMS Cheerleaders for helping us at the Farmers Market Health Care Day!

05/31/2024

The staff at Caring Medical Center would like to give a big shout out to Mary Effler and the Union County Schools Food Service Staff & ETHRA for the free healthy meals you are providing the children of this community. Thank you for your time and service!

03/01/2024

Caring Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of Christie Mase, APRN-FNP-C to our practice. Christie has been employed in healthcare for more than 30 years, starting her career as a nursing assistant and advancing her education to become a family nurse practitioner. She has been a registered nurse for 22 years and has accumulated experience in medical, surgical, and pediatric specialties. She obtained a Master of Science in Nursing Degree at Walden University in 2023 and is licensed by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Though a Kentucky girl at heart, she has been a resident of New Tazewell for three years with her husband Michael. She and Michael are settling into the empty nest stage of life and enjoying quiet days at the lake. She and Michael have two adult sons, Gage and Derek and a very loved goldendoodle, Toby. She is a lover of all animals large and small and in her spare time she can be seen lurking around her neighbor's fences, trying to pet their cows.

As a family nurse practitioner, she is trained to treat the whole family. Her goal is to treat you like family and works with her patients as a team to hear concerns and together build a plan of care to address each patient's unique needs. We are now scheduling patients for Christie on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We feel she is a great addition to the Caring Medical Center providers and staff serving the needs of Union and surrounding counties.

10/31/2023

10/31/2023

Halloween at Caring Medical Center!

01/31/2023

No matter what your age, it is important for you to have an annual physical, or routine preventive exam.
The main purpose of a routine preventive exam is to detect any health issues you may have early on, before they become serious and a lot harder to treat. It is also a good time to update your doctor on any changes in your health and family history. Tip: Schedule your annual physical near your birthday so you are less likely to forget it!
IMPORTANT: Many insurance plans have different copayments for a Routine Physical Exam versus a regular Office Visit. If you have a new health problem or diagnosis that needs to be addressed during your Routine Preventive Exam, a portion of your visit may be billed at the Routine Physical Exam copay, while the portion of your visit related to your diagnosis may apply toward your deductible and coinsurance.
What to expect during your routine preventive exam
(The following is only a general description of a routine physical examination; your actual examination may vary based on your individual needs.)
Since the focus of this appointment is prevention, your doctor may do the following:
• Ask about your current health status and medical history, lifestyle, and family medical history.
• Ask about any prescription or over-the-counter medications or nutritional supplements you are taking.
• Measure your height, weight, and vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and temperature.
• Conduct a routine assessment of your body systems. This may include your ears, nose and throat, neck area, abdominal area, nervous system (including muscle strength, reflexes, and balance), skin, and extremities.
• Conduct basic screening tests. These will vary based on your age, gender, and clinical guidelines. For example:
• Female: breast exam, pelvic exam including Pap smear
• Male: testicular, hernia and prostate exam
• Child: well-child exam
• Provide any needed immunizations or vaccines.
• Order routine laboratory tests such as complete blood count, chemistry panel, or urinalysis.
• Provide counseling on managing lifestyle-related health risk factors such as diet, smoking, obesity, or stress.

If your doctor detects any potential health risks, he or she may recommend additional screenings or tests.

12/22/2022

Happy Birthday to me! Thank you Dr. Chinta and Staff of Caring Medical Center. And Buttercup Bakery, Maynardville.