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What began as a job interview for a blood bank position more than 50 years ago has become a lifetime of helping others for Tennova North Knoxville’s Debbie Grubb, a dedicated member of the Laboratory Services team. Now looking back on her career, Grubb remembers that initial interview that started her Tennova journey, which began in 1976 at the former St. Mary’s Medical Center, a former North Knoxville landmark. Grubb will be retiring from Tennova Healthcare this month; the stories and memories have her... ... Read More

Turkey Creek Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke quality achievement awards for their commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability. Turkey Creek Medical Center received the 2026 Gold Plus Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Award and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes... ... Read More

North Knoxville Medical Center introduces its new linear accelerator (LINAC), becoming the first facility in the Southeast region to implement this innovative technology and further advancing cancer care for patients throughout Knoxville and surrounding communities. The new system represents a significant advancement in radiation therapy and is designed to enhance precision, efficiency, and the overall patient treatment experience. This technology has AI adaptive imaging for more precise treatment deliv... ... Read More

Twelve consecutive “A” grades demonstrates North Knoxville Medical Center’s focused dedication to patients Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the twelfth consecutive grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates North Knoxville Medical Center as a “Straight A” hospital defined as hospitals that have an A for Spring 2026 and have sustained that grade for the last five or more grad... ... Read More

At more than 807,000 patient encounters last year, Tennova Healthcare, with locations at Turkey Creek, Powell, LaFollette, Newport and Jefferson City, delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the greater Knoxville metro communities. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospitals and clinics, contributing nearly $800 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare is working to fight hunger in the community by collecting peanut butter to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. The fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive will run March 9-23 with collection locations at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center and Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center. Tennova Healthcare collects peanut butter because it is one of the least donated items even though it is high in nutritional value and is shelf stable. “Every year, Tennova Healthc... ... Read More

North Knoxville Medical Center proudly recognizes its dedicated employees during the 2026 Service Awards Celebration, honoring team members for their years of commitment and service to patients, colleagues and the community. The annual celebration recognizes employees who have reached milestone anniversaries ranging from 5 to 55 years of service, highlighting the experience, loyalty and compassionate care that define Tennova Healthcare. “Each of these employees plays an important role in fulfilling our ... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare has been named as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for 2026, underscoring the health system’s vision to make the healthcare experience exceptional for patients, communities and each other. Becker’s Hospital Review, a publication for healthcare industry leaders, recognizes hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies each year that set the standard for what it means to be an exceptional workplace. “This is a well-deserved honor that we share ... ... Read More

North Knoxville Medical Center celebrated the official ribbon cutting of Tennova Primary Care – North on Feb. 3, marking an important milestone in expanding primary care access for the growing North Knoxville community. The new clinic was established to support both community health needs and the continued growth of North Knoxville Medical Center’s graduate medical education (GME) internal medicine residency program. Tennova Primary Care – North provides a supportive clinical setting where internal medi... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare – North Knoxville Medical Center is pleased to announce the implementation of a new, advanced MRI software system designed to significantly enhance image quality, improve diagnostic capabilities and elevate patient comfort during imaging procedures. This upgrade allows North Knoxville Medical Center to deliver faster, more precise and more accessible imaging for patients across a wide range of clinical needs. With the new technology in place, MRI scan times are reduced by an average o... ... Read More