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

Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes KNOXVILLE, TN (October 5, 2020) – Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women—even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Tennova Healthcare is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is detect... ... Read More

Internal medicine physician is accepting new patients at Tennova Primary Care – North KNOXVILLE, TN (August 11, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Daniel Anderson, D.O., internal medicine physician, to his new office at Tennova Primary Care – North, located at 603 East Emory Road in Powell. Same-day appointments are available. To make an appointment, call (865) 859-7377 or schedule online at TennovaMedicalGroup.com . Dr. Anderson also offers telehealth visits. Dr. Anderson specializes in carin... ... Read More

American Heart Association recognizes North Knoxville Medical Center and Turkey Creek Medical Center for commitment to quality stroke care KNOXVILLE, TN (August 4, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare’s North Knoxville Medical Center received a Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Turkey Creek Medical Center was also honored with a Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Achievement Award. These awards recognize Tennova for its c... ... Read More

Interventional cardiologist specializes in complex coronary and peripheral arterial interventions KNOXVILLE, TN (July 20, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Neil G. Barry IV, D.O., cardiologist and interventional cardiologist, to his new medical practice. He is accepting new patients at Tennova Heart – Turkey Creek, located at 10800 Parkside Drive, Suite 331, Knoxville. To schedule an appointment, call 865-392-3400 or visit TennovaMedicalGroup.com. Dr. Barry specializes in the diagnosis and tr... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (July 10, 2020) – The Knoxville area’s four local hospital systems have collaborated over the past few months to monitor and address the evolving COVID-19 impact on our region. In response to the steadily increasing number of COVID-19 cases in our area, Covenant Health, Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center have collectively made the decision to update our current visitation policies for the health and safety of our patients and team members as well as the commu... ... Read More