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While many newborns are at home with their parents in a day or two, some babies need a higher level of care. Tennova Healthcare – Harton is pleased to announce that they now offer a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which provides specialized care for newborns with a wide variety of health conditions. Harton’s Level II NICU will provide specialized care for newborns with health conditions such as prematurity, respiratory problems and infections. Under the directorship of Dr. Hadeer Karmo, wh... ... Read More

Certified family nurse practitioner is accepting new patients at Tennova Primary Care – Jefferson KNOXVILLE, TN (March 4, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Penny Welker, N.P., to Tennova Primary Care – Jefferson. She is accepting new patients at her office at 1004 North Highway 92, Suites B and C, Jefferson City. Same-day appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call (865) 647-3400. As a certified nurse practitioner, Welker specializes in caring for men, women and children of a... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville is seeking Youth Volunteers, known as VolunTeens, for the summer 2020 program. Young people between the ages of 14 and 18 and currently in high school are encouraged to apply. Up to 36 applicants will be accepted for two 2-week sessions. Applications are available electronically on March 2 through all area high school guidance offices and at www.tennovaclarksville.com/volunteer-opportunities . Students interested must complete and return the application packet by April 3... ... Read More

On Saturday, February 29 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville will be hosting a Critical Incident Exercise with area police, fire and EMS. Periodically throughout the year, our hospital participates in public safety drills using various scenarios. During this particular drill, there will be a higher than normal volume of first responder vehicles and personnel on our campus located at 651 Dunlop Lane in Clarksville. The drill will be a real world response in an exercise environment. Th... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (February 24, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare’s Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Newport Medical Center have been recognized as four-star hospitals by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to a joint announcement from Colin McRae, CEO of Jefferson Memorial Hospital, and Matthew Littlejohn, CEO of Newport Medical Center. The two Tennova hospitals are among 1,136 facilities nationwide—and the only hospitals in the Lakeway area—to receive a four-star overall rating. The CM... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare – Harton has partnered once again with the American Heart Association (AHA) in their Babies Go Red promotion. During February, American Heart Month, babies born in the Women’s Center at Harton go home in red booties. These booties are provided by volunteers all across the nation who donate their talents and time crocheting or knitting them. The red booties as well as the crocheted red hats – hats are only to be worn outdoors - symbolize the shared mission of heart-healthy lives for ev... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville’s emergency department nurse residency is a one-year interactive program. Successful applicants will acquire their Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Certificates. This unique opportunity includes multiple simulations, case studies, in class discussions, emergency specific classes and shadow experience in various medical settings. Towards the end of the program, nurse residents will be empowered to identify a problem... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare – Harton invites the community to participate in the February Health 2020 educational luncheon to learn about carotid artery stenosis (disease) and how a heart healthy diet can prevent or help slow down the progression of the disease. Dinesh Gupta, M.D., cardiology, of Gupta Cardiology will furnish information regarding carotid artery stenosis, causes, medications and procedures relative to this disease. Dr. Gupta is a highly respected and experienced cardiologist in the region. We ar... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare – Harton is pleased to announce its affiliation with Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM). Harton will be a core rotation site providing clinical training to third- and fourth-year medical students. “We are excited to be partnering with LMU-DCOM in this endeavor,” states Rich Ellis, Tennova Healthcare – Harton CEO, “which provides us an opportunity to assist in the education of medical students who are in pursuit of becoming doctors. We’ll begi... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare – Harton recently announced the recipients of the Employee and Managers of the Year for 2019. These recognitions are the highest honor a hospital employee or manager can receive. Employees and managers (clinical and non-clinical are nominated for the award by their colleagues based on their commitment to patient care, their professionalism and their contributions on the job. “Each of our employees and managers play an important role in delivering safe, quality care and creating the be... ... Read More