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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

Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center and Turkey Creek 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 using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections. “Patient safety remains our highest priority at Turkey Creek Medical Center,” said Ton... ... Read More

Turkey Creek Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center are launching a pledge to offer ER care with wait times of 30 minutes or less to initially be seen by a provider for evaluation and treatment. The 30-Minutes-or-Less ER Service Pledge begins the minute a patient checks in at the ER desk. “Emergency medicine is about three things: compassion, skilled care and speed,” says Tony Benton, CEO of Tennova Healthcare - East Market. “We know the importance of prompt service – especially in the emerge... ... Read More

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to focus on lifestyle and risk factors associated with breast cancer, as well the importance of breast cancer screening. Mammogram screenings are the best way for women to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before there are symptoms. However, according to the CDC, at least 25% of women ages 50-74 have not been screened for breast cancer in the past two years. Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center and Turkey Cree... ... Read More

North Knoxville Medical Center and Turkey Creek Medical Center have been recognized by the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) in this year’s Zero Harm Awards for achieving zero healthcare-associated infections. This awards program celebrates hospitals and clinical departments that have reached zero healthcare-associated infections in categories including Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI), Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI), Clostridium difficile Infections (CDI)... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. 15. According to the CDC, Americans’ average lifespan is longer than ever – 74.8 years for men and 80 for women. But Americans’ healthspan – how long a person is healthy and free of disease – is decreasing. Baby Boomers are more likely than their parents to hav... ... Read More