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KNOXVILLE, TN (December 28, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare recently announced the following nurses have been selected to receive their hospital’s Nursing Excellence Award: Mara Bull, RN, Jefferson Memorial Hospital; Clarissa Miracle, RN, LaFollette Medical Center; Jennifer Hartsell, RN, Newport Medical Center; Tiffany Long-Hill, RN, North Knoxville Medical Center; and Andrea Skinner, RN, Turkey Creek Medical Center. Additionally, Andrea Skinner received the organization’s National Nursing Excellence Award. ... ... Read More

Newport Medical Center Among the First in the State to Use 4K Ultra High-Definition Imaging System for Minimally Invasive Surgery KNOXVILLE, TN (December 16, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare’s Newport Medical Center announced today that it is one of the first hospitals in Tennessee to offer patients a new 4K ultra high-definition (HD) imaging system that gives surgeons a better view of general anatomy and blood vessels during surgery. According to Matthew Littlejohn, chief executive officer of Newport Medical... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (October 14, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare announced today the availability of a toll-free helpline designed to help Medicare beneficiaries select a health plan that fits their needs and budget. The free helpline connects callers with local licensed agents who can assist in comparing traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Prescription plans, and then facilitate enrollment in the plan selected. Through this program it will be easier for Medicare beneficiaries to find a plan t... ... Read More

Flu vaccinations for all family members 6 months and older can prevent serious illness KNOXVILLE, TN (October 7, 2020) – Tennova Medical Group is encouraging everyone age 6 months and older to get a flu shot this fall. The flu shot is a safe, proven way to lower the risk of getting influenza, which can cause a severe upper respiratory illness. The COVID-19 pandemic makes getting a flu shot—and taking every precaution possible to avoid the flu and other illnesses—even more important this year. “While the... ... Read More

Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes KNOXVILLE, TN (October 5, 2020) – Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women—even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Tennova Healthcare is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is detect... ... Read More

More detailed picture of breast tissue aids in early detection of breast cancer KNOXVILLE, TN (September 30, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare now offers three-dimensional (3D) mammography for breast cancer screening at Newport Medical Center. Breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) helps detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. The health system also offers 3D mammography at North Knoxville Medical Center and Turkey Creek Medical Center. Breast tomosynthesis produces a three-dimensional v... ... Read More

Gastroenterologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders KNOXVILLE, TN (July 23, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Siva Maran, M.D., gastroenterologist, to Tennova Gastroenterology – Morristown. He is accepting new patients at his office at 705 North High Street, Suite A, Morristown, TN. Same-week appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call (423) 415-3310 or visit TennovaMedicalGroup.com . Dr. Maran also offers telehealth visits. Dr. Maran has been... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (July 10, 2020) – The Knoxville area’s four local hospital systems have collaborated over the past few months to monitor and address the evolving COVID-19 impact on our region. In response to the steadily increasing number of COVID-19 cases in our area, Covenant Health, Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center have collectively made the decision to update our current visitation policies for the health and safety of our patients and team members as well as the commu... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (April 30, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare is urging our local community to seek emergency care when needed – without delay. If you experience a medical emergency such as stroke symptoms or chest pain that may be a heart attack, a timely response will support the best possible outcome. Even with a limited number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in our community, Tennova hospitals have implemented precautions to protect patients and staff, including screening all patients for symptoms and risk factor... ... Read More

Newport, TN (April 29, 2020) – As healthcare organizations continually monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our region, Newport Medical Center is working to have a phased, responsible restart of procedures and services that have been temporarily closed over the past several weeks. The temporary closure affected non-essential procedures, diagnostics, and outpatient services. Factors that support reopening these services include: 1) effectively flattening the curve through social distancing, 2) improved COVI... ... Read More