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A Message to the Community from Tony Benton, President and CEO of Tennova Healthcare’s East Tennessee Market and Chief Executive Officer, North Knoxville and Turkey Creek Medical Centers Mark Cain, Chief Executive Officer, LaFollette Medical Center Colin McRae, Chief Executive Officer, Jefferson Memorial Hospital Scott Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Medical Center We write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Tennova Healthcare. The pandemic... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare recommends paying attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you from seeking care KNOXVILLE, TN (March 23, 2021) – We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same—we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart m... ... Read More

Tennova Medical Group is taking extra precautions to keep patients safe KNOXVILLE, TN (March 19, 2021) – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, the team at Tennova Medical Group wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include scheduling well visits in the morning and ill visits for the afternoon, masking of all patients and providers, checking the temperatures of all clinic visitors, screening clinic staff mult... ... Read More

The Birthing Center at North Knoxville Medical Center has welcomed more than 650 newborns since opening its doors last year KNOXVILLE, TN (March 11, 2021) – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at Tennova Healthcare’s North Knoxville Medical Center over the past year. Hundreds of infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. The Birthing Center at North Knoxville Medical Center has welcomed mor... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (March 5, 2021) – Knoxville area hospital systems have collaborated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to care for patients and address the challenges of the coronavirus in our community. We are also working together to help local health departments provide COVID-19 vaccinations in Knox and surrounding counties. As of March 4, Tennova Healthcare, Blount Memorial Hospital, Covenant Health, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and The University of Tennessee Medical Center have collectively prov... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (December 28, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare recently announced the following nurses have been selected to receive their hospital’s Nursing Excellence Award: Mara Bull, RN, Jefferson Memorial Hospital; Clarissa Miracle, RN, LaFollette Medical Center; Jennifer Hartsell, RN, Newport Medical Center; Tiffany Long-Hill, RN, North Knoxville Medical Center; and Andrea Skinner, RN, Turkey Creek Medical Center. Additionally, Andrea Skinner received the organization’s National Nursing Excellence Award. ... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (December 14, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare’s North Knoxville Medical Center and Turkey Creek Medical Center have each been awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the Tennova hospitals’ achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and safety. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade t... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (December 8, 2020) - Construction plans are set to begin in December, weather permitting, on the Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine. The 64-bed center is a result of a partnership among National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, and Reliant Healthcare Corporation. “We are proud to partner with the region’s leading healthcare providers to serve a critical need for the community,” said Steve Flatt, chief executive officer of N... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (October 14, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare announced today the availability of a toll-free helpline designed to help Medicare beneficiaries select a health plan that fits their needs and budget. The free helpline connects callers with local licensed agents who can assist in comparing traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Prescription plans, and then facilitate enrollment in the plan selected. Through this program it will be easier for Medicare beneficiaries to find a plan t... ... Read More

Flu vaccinations for all family members 6 months and older can prevent serious illness KNOXVILLE, TN (October 7, 2020) – Tennova Medical Group is encouraging everyone age 6 months and older to get a flu shot this fall. The flu shot is a safe, proven way to lower the risk of getting influenza, which can cause a severe upper respiratory illness. The COVID-19 pandemic makes getting a flu shot—and taking every precaution possible to avoid the flu and other illnesses—even more important this year. “While the... ... Read More