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American College of Cardiology recognizes hospital for high standards in patient care KNOXVILLE, TN (August 13, 2019) – Tennova Healthcare’s Turkey Creek Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR® (National Cardiovascular Data Registry) Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2019. Turkey Creek Medical Center is one of only 86 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. “This award recognizes Tennova’s commitment and success in implementing a higher s... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare - Shelbyville has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is aw... ... Read More

Family medicine physician will see new and existing patients at his office in southwest Knox County KNOXVILLE, TN (July 23, 2019) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Jason Collins, M.D., family medicine physician, to his new office at Tennova Primary Care – Choto, located at 1612 Choto Markets Way, Knoxville. Same-day appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call 865-218-7485. Dr. Collins specializes in caring for men, women and children ages 2 and older. He offers well checks, immuniz... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville has earned accreditation for Transfusion Services from the AABB. Accreditation follows an intensive on-site assessment by specially trained AABB assessors and establishes that the level of technical and administrative performance within the facility meets or exceeds the standards set by AABB. “The AABB’s Accreditation procedures are voluntary,” said Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville Chief Executive Officer Alex Villa. “We sought AABB Accreditation because this program ass... ... Read More

Experienced bariatric surgeon specializes in advanced weight loss procedures KNOXVILLE, TN (July 9, 2019) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Stephen G. Boyce, M.D., bariatric surgeon, to his new medical practice at Tennova Bariatric Surgery on the campus of Turkey Creek Medical Center. He is accepting new patients at his office at 10810 Parkside Drive, Suite 305, Knoxville. Same-week appointments are available. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Boyce, call (865) 392-3971. Due to his extensive trai... ... Read More

General surgeon specializes in a wide range of minimally invasive procedures KNOXVILLE, TN (July 8, 2019) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Jeffrey A. Mathews, M.D., general surgeon, to his new medical practice at Tennova General Surgery – Newport. Dr. Mathews is accepting new patients at his office at 434 Fourth Street, Suite 201, Newport. Same-week appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call 423-623-0419. Dr. Mathews is experienced in a wide range of general surgery procedures an... ... Read More

LEBANON, TN (July 1, 2019) – Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon recently welcomed Jagdish S. Nachnani, M.D., M.B.A., gastroenterologist and hepatologist, to his new medical practice in Lebanon. Dr. Nachnani specializes in the comprehensive management of gastrointestinal, pancreatic and biliary diseases. He provides treatment and prevention for a range of digestive disorders including dietary sensitivities such as celiac disease and lactose intolerance, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel s... ... Read More

LOUISVILLE, Ky. and KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (June 26, 2019) – Kindred Healthcare, LLC (“Kindred”), Tennova Healthcare, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center (“UTMC”) today announced the Health Services and Development Agency of the State of Tennessee has granted Certificate of Need approval for a 57-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. The hospital, Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital, is the result of a partnership among Kindred, Tennova and UTMC. The project will relocate 57 ... ... Read More

Members of the Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon Volunteer Auxiliary gathered recently in the hospital’s lobby to present at $1,000 check to Relay for Life of Wilson County. Accepting the donation on behalf of the American Cancer Society community-based fundraising event is Brenda Eubanks (fourth from right), a cancer survivor and Relay for Life participant. Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon’s Volunteer Auxiliary raises funds year-round to support services to the hospital and its patients, to encourage the health... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville's Sleep Disorders Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its nationally recognized standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. The Sleep Disorders Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced on-site survey. During the survey, a team of Joint Commission surveyors ... ... Read More