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Grade ‘A’ is a Testament of Team Dedication to High-Quality Patient Care Knoxville, TN (May 10, 2022) – Tennova Healthcare’s Turkey Creek Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center announced that they were awarded the Leapfrog Group’s highest grade, an “A,” in the spring 2022 hospital safety grade scoring period. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit that evaluates the safety, quality and patient experience provided by hospitals across the country. Safety grades demonstrate how well hospital... ... Read More

Beyond the many joys delivering a child can bring, a healthy pregnancy can also bring long-term benefits to mom’s health. A woman’s body undergoes significant transformations during pregnancy and some of those ultimately become protections over time. Benefits following a healthy delivery include a reduction in risks for cancers of the reproductive system, including ovarian and uterine cancers. Hormonal balance changes during pregnancy, shifting toward more progesterone to oppose estrogen levels. The red... ... Read More

The average U.S. life expectancy of 84 years means many Baby Boomers reaching age 65 have nearly two decades of life ahead. Advanced years bring more risks to your health that can impact quality of life as you age. Alan Smiy, M.D., a primary care physician with Tennova Primary Care – Northshore, reminds us some factors like genetics are beyond your control, but healthy lifestyle choices, timely identification and management of the following common, chronic conditions can increase your odds of living a l... ... Read More

Health care is always changing, brought on by scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, government regulation and reform. Each year we pause on National Doctors’ Day to thank the men and women who made the decision to travel down that long road to becoming a physician. We at Tennova Healthcare are grateful for the more than 2,800 physicians who work in our hospitals, offices and clinics to serve the communities in East Tennessee. On March 30th, we celebrate and honor their commitment to thei... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center was recently recognized by The American College of Cardiology with re-accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with the Primary PCI designation in March. This demonstrates continued expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. This accreditation is based on a rigorous onsite assessment of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. Tennova Healthcare continues to be the only provide... ... Read More

Daylight Saving Time (DST), the yearly practice of setting clocks forward one hour between March and November has been observed in much of the United States since 1966. The idea behind DST is to “save” natural light, since spring, summer, and early fall days typically get dark later in the evening compared to late fall and winter days. The non-DST period between November and March is known as Standard Time. When DST starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022, we’ll set our clocks forward one hour, resul... ... Read More

The new updated dietary guidelines from the American Heart Association focus more on your overall eating habits rather than a list of no-no’s. Taking in sufficient nutrients will support your heart health and general well-being over your lifetime. Research on dietary patterns have found 14% to 28% lower cardiovascular disease mortality among U.S. adults with high compared with low adherence to high-quality dietary patterns. Filling your diet with whole, unprocessed foods brings the most benefit – fruits... ... Read More

To the Communities We Serve, As we prepare to face a third year of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, our communities are still in an emergency. Health care systems continue to be under unprecedented strain. We remain committed to delivering the medical services needed by our communities, but we need your help. The Omicron variant is racing through East Tennessee with lightning speed, spreading easily from person to person, increasing infections and hospitalizations. This year we are also seeing large numb... ... Read More

Start the New Year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. Rodrigo Bastidas, M.D., a primary care physician with Tennova Primary Care – Schaad, shares a few to consider this year. Safely connect with others . Spend time with friends, family and those you care about. You’ll benefit your mental well-being and your physical health. Studies show that people who have close friends and family are healthier and live much longer than those who do not. G... ... Read More

A Time of Thanks! A message to the Community from: Tony Benton, President and CEO of Tennova Healthcare’s East Tennessee Market and CEO of Turkey Creek Medical Center Colin McRae, Chief Executive Officer North Knoxville Medical Center Mark Cain, Chief Executive Officer, LaFollette Medical Center Ben Ridder, Chief Executive Officer, Jefferson Memorial Hospital Scott Williams, Chief Executive Office, Newport Medical Center As another year comes to an end, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healt... ... Read More