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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

The American Heart Association has recognized two Tennova Healthcare hospitals for their commitment to improving stroke care and managing chronic conditions through evidence-based treatment. Turkey Creek Medical Center received the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Award and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll Award, while North Knoxville Medical Center earned the Target: Stroke Bronze Award. These recognitions reflect Tennova’s dedication to delivering timely, research-driven care that improves outcomes an... ... Read More

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