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Cardiothoracic surgeon specializes in treatment of diseases of the chest and heart KNOXVILLE, TN (February 16, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Darryl S. Weiman, M.D., J.D., cardiothoracic surgeon, to his new medical practice at Tennova Heart – Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is accepting new patients at his office on the campus of Turkey Creek Medical Center at 10810 Parkside Drive, Suite 208, Knoxville. Dr. Weiman specializes in surgical treatments of diseases of the chest and heart. Same-week ... ... Read More

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

KNOXVILLE, TN (December 14, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare’s North Knoxville Medical Center and Turkey Creek Medical Center have each been awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the Tennova hospitals’ achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and safety. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade t... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (December 8, 2020) - Construction plans are set to begin in December, weather permitting, on the Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine. The 64-bed center is a result of a partnership among National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, and Reliant Healthcare Corporation. “We are proud to partner with the region’s leading healthcare providers to serve a critical need for the community,” said Steve Flatt, chief executive officer of N... ... Read More

Family medicine physician is accepting new patients at Tennova Primary Care – Farragut KNOXVILLE, TN (October 19, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Alan N. Smiy, M.D., family medicine physician, to his new medical practice at Tennova Primary Care – Farragut, located on the campus of Turkey Creek Medical Center at 10810 Parkside Drive, Suite 108, Knoxville. Same-day appointments are available. To make an appointment, call 865-647-3650 or schedule online at TennovaMedicalGroup.com. Dr. Smiy als... ... 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

American College of Cardiology recognizes hospital for high standards of patient care KNOXVILLE, TN (October 12, 2020) – For a second consecutive year, 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. Turkey Creek Medical Center is one of only 124 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. “This award recognizes Tennova’s commitment and success in ... ... 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

American Heart Association recognizes North Knoxville Medical Center and Turkey Creek Medical Center for commitment to quality stroke care KNOXVILLE, TN (August 4, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare’s North Knoxville Medical Center received a Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Turkey Creek Medical Center was also honored with a Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Achievement Award. These awards recognize Tennova for its c... ... Read More