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Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center and Lafollette Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. “Receiving a Grade ‘A’ from The Leapfr... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare – North Knoxville and Turkey Creek Medical Center are proud to celebrate Hospital Week, a dedicated time to recognize the vital contributions of our healthcare professionals, support staff, and every team member who plays a key role in delivering quality patient care. From May 11–17, 2024, Tennova Healthcare will host a series of special events and activities to show appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our staff. At Tennova Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a supp... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare - Turkey Creek Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center are proud to recognize and celebrate National Nurses Week, May 6–12, by honoring the extraordinary dedication, compassion, and skill of its nursing staff across all hospitals and clinics. "At Tennova, our nurses are more than caregivers, they’re the heart and soul of our hospitals,” said Tony Benton, CEO of Tennova Healthcare - East Tennessee Market. “Their dedication to providing quality care to our patients and communi... ... Read More

Total Community Benefit Estimated $388 million in 2024 Knoxville, TN (April 2nd, 2025) - Tennova Healthcare - Turkey Creek Medical Center and Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 514,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizatio... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare proudly announces that four clinicians from Turkey Creek Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center have been recognized with Silver Lamp Awards by the Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee. This prestigious award recognizes healthcare professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication through their commitment to continuing education. From North Knoxville Medical Center, the award recipients are Madelaine Touzeau, OT, and Keely Hoekstra, PT. R... ... Read More

Powell, TN [January 6th, 2025] - North Knoxville Medical Center is excited to announce the 2025 schedule for its birthing classes. These courses are designed to prepare expectant parents for one of life’s most memorable moments. The classes offer in-depth discussions on a variety of topics, including the stages of labor, what to expect during delivery, comfort measures, postpartum care, and newborn care. These topics aim to provide parents with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate their child... ... Read More

Knoxville, TN [December 1, 2024]—The Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) announced today that Metro Tennova will receive the 2024 TNCPE Excellence Award. This is the highest honor TNCPE gives, recognizing organizations that demonstrate outstanding excellence through their practices and results. “Being awarded the TNCPE Level 4 Excellence Award is a testament to the incredible dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by everyone at both locations,” says Tony Benton,... ... Read More

New grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Knoxville, TN [November 18th, 2024] – Tennova Healthcare - Turkey Creek Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and... ... Read More

If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise across the U.S and more people visiting the emergency department or needing hospitalizations for treatment of severe symptoms. If you are one of those who has gotten ill, the symptoms for each condition are similar and it’s important to know when they signal a medical emergency. All can cause mild to severe illness and sometimes lead to comp... ... Read More

North Knoxville Medical Center Physical Therapy is proud to announce the reopening of its aquatic therapy pool, located at the Tennova Family YMCA. The aquatic therapy pool is designed to benefit patients with degenerative joint issues, arthritis, stroke recovery, muscular dystrophy, and other orthopedic and neurological conditions. The pool offers a unique approach to rehabilitation, combining the healing properties of water with guidance from trained facilitators. Aquatic therapy provides a safe and e... ... Read More