BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Colonoscopies aren't considered to be particularly fun or comfortable medical procedures, but there's a Blount County doctor's office working hard to make sure patients have the best experience possible.

Blount Gastroenterology Associates hit a milestone recently and has now served over 100,000 patients.

For doctors at the practice like Jenny O. Smith, it's an honor that so many people have trusted the practice for medical care.

"We are blessed to be able to serve this community," she said. "And to reach a milestone number, and to know that we have been able, even the smallest amount, to help that many people."

Dr. Smith said the practice doesn't just focus on helping people within its walls, and instead also advocates for people in the community. One of the ways

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