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Each year, Tennova Healthcare - Shelbyville is proud to honor exemplary employees. During the 4th Quarter of each year, one extraordinary employee, one exceptional clinical manager and one exceptional non-clinical manager are selected by their peers and management. Tennova Healthcare - Shelbyville chooses these employees based on their dedication, exceptional patient care, professionalism, and outstanding efforts to maintain excellence in all they do. “These employees promote a culture of service and qu... ... Read More

Ranking reflects care that is effective, efficient, timely, and patient-centered LEBANON, TENNESSEE (March 18, 2019) – Tennova Rehab Center at McFarland announced that in the most recent rankings it placed in the top ten percent of inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) in the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR) database. Nearly 875 US-based IRFs were ranked in 2018, making Tennova Rehab Center at McFarland a top-100 facility. “This recognition acknowledges the hard work and dedica... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (March 8, 2019) – Tennova Healthcare, The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) and Kindred Healthcare today announced they are creating a joint venture to construct and operate a 57-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital on land owned by Tennova near the corner of Middlebrook Pike and Old Weisgarber Road in Knoxville. The inpatient rehabilitation facility will be named Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital. “This will truly be a joint effort, relying equally on the expertise and talent... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (March 7, 2019) – Tennova Healthcare is pleased to announce that North Knoxville Medical Center has received accreditation as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), a national organization dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health. Heart Attack Warning Signs For both men and women, the most common sign of a heart attack is chest pain that may spread to the shoulders or arms Other common signs of a heart attack include: Discomfort bet... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (March 5, 2019) – The Birthing Center at Newport Medical Center is now fully open after a two-month phased remodeling project to enhance the environment of care for patients and their families. The 6,500-square-foot labor and delivery unit features private patient rooms, the latest technology, and experienced physicians and staff. Tennova Healthcare will hold a Community Open House at The Birthing Center from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019. A ribbon-cutting ceremony wil... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville is seeking Youth Volunteers, known as VolunTeens, for the summer 2019 program. Young people between the ages of 14 and 18 and currently in high school are encouraged to apply. 36 applicants will be accepted for two 2-week sessions. Applications are available on March 1 at all area high schools and at Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville located at 651 Dunlop Lane. Students interested must complete and return the application packet by April 4 to Tennova Healthcare - Clarksvil... ... Read More

LEBANON, TENNESSEE (February 26, 2019) – Michael R. Couden, M.D., a board-certified radiologist with Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, has been named Physician of the Quarter by Tennova Healthcare — Lebanon. Nominated by the hospital’s medical staff and chosen by the awards committee, Dr. Couden was recognized for exemplifying Tennova Healthcare’s central mission of strengthening the health of the community by providing exceptional, compassionate and quality healthcare. An active member of the Tennova Health... ... Read More

On January 28, Tennova Healthcare broke ground for a new cardiac catheterization laboratory at Turkey Creek Medical Center, which will complement the existing four cath labs located at the hospital in Farragut. In addition to increasing capacity for diagnostic and interventional heart procedures, including angioplasty and heart stent placement, the expansion project will allow for additional support space for pre- and post-procedure care. The cath lab construction project, along with the completion of a... ... Read More

Hospital Dedicates Renovated Waiting Room in Honor of Volunteer Program LEBANON, TENNESSEE (February 8, 2019) – For more than two decades, the volunteer auxiliary at Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon has steadfastly contributed to the needs of the 245-bed hospital, providing support services and contributing to the care and comfort of patients, visitors and family members alike. On Thursday, February 7, the group’s most-recent gift to the hospital was unveiled before an appreciative audience of physicians, m... ... Read More

Left atrial appendage closure device now available at Turkey Creek Medical Center KNOXVILLE, TN (February 5, 2019) – Tennova Healthcare is among the first in Tennessee to offer a one-time procedure that may reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) not caused by a heart valve problem, also known as non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The Tennova Heart team successfully performed its first four left atrial appendage closure implant procedures on January 23, 2019 at Turkey Creek Medical C... ... Read More