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Newport, TN [December 9th, 2024] — Newport Medical Center was one of 8 hospitals to achieve a gold level achievement. This achievement consisted of active project participation, including huddles and coaching calls, monthly outcome and structure data capture, data-driven QI work, clinical change implementation, and reaching the state goal of <23.6% NTSV cesarean delivery rate and <23.6% NTSV cesarean delivery rate after induction of labor for at least 2 of the previous 6 months. In early 2023, New... ... Read More

Clarksville, TN (April 25, 2024) – Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville is seeking Youth Volunteers, known as VolunTeens, for the summer 2024 program. Young people between the ages of 14 and 18 and currently in high school may apply. Up to 20 applicants will be accepted for the 2 week session, held July 15 through 26. The 2024 program will have a strong medical emphasis and is directed toward students on a medical career path. Teens must participate in all 10 days of the program, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. ... ... Read More

Clarksville, TN, April 8, 2024 – The Wound Care Clinic at Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville has once again been recognized with the Healogics Center of Distinction award for continued excellence in wound healing. Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville’s Wound Care Clinic has achieved patient satisfaction rates higher than 96 percent, and a comprehensive heal rate of greater than 96 percent, along with several other quality standards. The Center was recognized by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of adva... ... Read More

CLARKSVILLE, TN (January 29, 2024) – Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville now offers robotic assisted knee replacement to our patients. Unlike traditional joint replacement surgery, robotic surgery involves the use of advanced technology to navigate to the precise location and operate with incredible accuracy under the guidance of an experienced surgeon. Patients can benefit from results that include better precision and often faster recovery times with improved postoperative pain management. Clarksville or... ... Read More

CLARKSVILLE, TN (January 24, 2024) – The Clarksville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is hosting a Community Health Fair on Saturday, February 10 at Governor’s Square Mall. The Sorority has hosted the health fair since 2018, with the objective to advocate for lifestyle changes that positively influence the communities they serve. This year’s fair is sponsored by Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville. The health fair will be located at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Entrance of the mall.... ... Read More

“Socktober” Event for Community Members in Need was a Major Success! LaFollette, TN – Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center employees recently collected socks for “Socktober.” This event is held worldwide for various charities in order to collect the most sought-after item amongst people experiencing homelessness, socks. This year’s Tennova event was organized by Ayanle Shimbir, director of food service and donations went to New Horizon’s outreach ministry and the East Tennessee Office on Aging... ... Read More

Knoxville, TN (November 3, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare - Turkey Creek Medical Center is pleased to welcome Valeriya Korchina, D.O., to the Tennova Primary Care - West Hills location. For a new patient appointment, please call 865-588-8143 or visit tennovagreaterknoxvilledocs.com . Dr. Korchina received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, IA, and completed her residency with McLaren St. Luke’s Family Medicine Residency in Perrysburg,... ... Read More

Knoxville, TN (November 2, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center is pleased to welcome Rebekah Blair, FNP-C, to the Tennova Primary Care family. Serving the Jacksboro and Caryville communities, Blair is accepting new patients beginning November 6. For appointments, please call 423-907-1700. Blair earned her Master of Science in nursing with a concentration on family nurse practitioner with Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN; she is a licensed advanced practice registered nurse (... ... Read More

Powell, TN (September 15, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center is proud to welcome Interventional Cardiologist Lekshmi Seemanthini, M.D., MPH, FACC, FSCAI, to the Tennova Heart team. Dr. Seemanthini brings special knowledge in cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and PCI/coronary stent placement. Dr. Seemanthini grew up in a small state in southernmost India named Kerala. She has always enjoyed working with people and interest in cardiology as a specialty came to light when she wa... ... Read More

11 Patients Now Successfully Treated in APEX-AV Study Knoxville, TN (September 14, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare - Tennova Heart, leading heart care provider for Knox County and the surrounding areas, announced today that they have enrolled 11 patients in the clinical research focused on using the innovative treatment using the AlphaVac System (APEX-AV). This device is designed to remove blood clots from the lungs to treat acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE), restoring healthy blood flow in the... ... Read More