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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

Interventional cardiologist specializes in complex coronary and peripheral arterial interventions KNOXVILLE, TN (July 20, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Neil G. Barry IV, D.O., cardiologist and interventional cardiologist, to his new medical practice. He is accepting new patients at Tennova Heart – Turkey Creek, located at 10800 Parkside Drive, Suite 331, Knoxville. To schedule an appointment, call 865-392-3400 or visit TennovaMedicalGroup.com. Dr. Barry specializes in the diagnosis and tr... ... 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

New designation means quicker access to critical care for patients with serious injuries KNOXVILLE, TN (June 29, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare’s Turkey Creek Medical Center has been granted provisional status* as a Level III Trauma Center by the State of Tennessee Department of Health through the Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), according to an announcement made by Tony Benton, chief executive officer of Turkey Creek Medical Center. One of the most important benefits to patients transported to t... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (June 9, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center are partnering with Kindred Healthcare to build and operate an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital, located in the new Tennova Health Park at 1250 Tennova Medical Way, is expected to open in the second quarter of 2021 and will provide care to patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and other complex cond... ... Read More