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KNOXVILLE, TN (May 7, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare’s LaFollette Medical Center has been recognized as a four-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to an announcement from Mark Cain, CEO of LaFollette Medical Center. This Tennova hospital is among 988 facilities nationwide—and the only hospital in the LaFollette area—to receive a four-star overall rating. LaFollette Medical Center was also amongst the 5% of hospitals that jumped two stars in ranking from the prior... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (May 7, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare’s Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Newport Medical Center have been recognized as four-star hospitals for the second year in a row by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to a joint announcement from Colin McRae, CEO of Jefferson Memorial Hospital, and Scott Williams, CEO of Newport Medical Center. The two Tennova hospitals are among 988 facilities nationwide—and the only hospitals in the Lakeway area—to receive a four-star overa... ... Read More

Surgeon David B. Price, M.D., Steps Into Newly Created Role CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – As part of its ongoing commitment to deliver safe, quality care for patients, Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville has created a new physician leadership role – chief medical advisor. Respected general surgeon David B. Price, M.D., has accepted this position to work closely with physicians on the medical staff, the nursing team and other providers to support their important work. He will remain an independent member of the medi... ... Read More

Internal medicine physician will see new and existing patients at office in northwest Knox County KNOXVILLE, TN (April 22, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed internal medicine physician Daniel Anderson, D.O., to this new office at Tennova Primary Care – Karns, located at 7210 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville. Same-day and telehealth appointments are available. To make an appointment, call (865) 647-5500 or schedule online at TennovaMedicalGroup.com . Most recently, Dr. Anderson saw patients at Ten... ... Read More

Cardiologist specializes in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases KNOXVILLE, TN (April 15, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Mark M. Holt, M.D., cardiologist, to his new medical practice in Newport. He is accepting new patients at Tennova Heart – Newport, located at 434 Fourth Street, Suite 201, Newport. To schedule an appointment, call (423) 623-0419 or visit TennovaMedicalGroup.com. Dr. Holt specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. He is experience... ... Read More

A Message to the Community from Tony Benton, President and CEO of Tennova Healthcare’s East Tennessee Market and Chief Executive Officer, North Knoxville and Turkey Creek Medical Centers Mark Cain, Chief Executive Officer, LaFollette Medical Center Colin McRae, Chief Executive Officer, Jefferson Memorial Hospital Scott Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Medical Center We write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Tennova Healthcare. The pandemic... ... Read More

A Message to the Community from Tony Benton, President and CEO of Tennova Healthcare’s East Tennessee Market and Chief Executive Officer, North Knoxville and Turkey Creek Medical Centers Mark Cain, Chief Executive Officer, LaFollette Medical Center Colin McRae, Chief Executive Officer, Jefferson Memorial Hospital Scott Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Medical Center We write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Tennova Healthcare. The pandemic... ... Read More

Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you Cleveland, TN – Tennova Healthcare – Cleveland wants you to know that we’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or bra... ... Read More

Cleveland, TN, 3/29/2021 – Tennova Healthcare – Cleveland understands that the thought of having surgery for a nagging bone injury or lingering joint pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. Patients can feel confident seeking care the medical care they need at Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland. Numerous steps have been put in place to keep patients safe during their visits, ... ... Read More

The Birthing Center at Newport Medical Center welcomed 147 newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more KNOXVILLE, TN (March 29, 2021) – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at Tennova Healthcare’s Newport Medical Center over the past year. Many infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. The Birthing Center at Newport Medical Center has welcomed more than 12,500 babies since it opened it... ... Read More