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Knoxville, TN (June 22, 2023) –Tennova Healthcare has announced that effective May 15, 2023, the hospitals and physician clinics of Tennova Healthcare will again be part of the BlueCare, TennCare Select and BlueCare Plus networks. BlueCare, TennCare Select and BlueCare Plus members will have in-network access to the services of all seven of the Tennova Healthcare hospitals: Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville, Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland, North Knoxville Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center, Jeff... ... Read More

Newport, TN (May 23, 2023) – Now the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women start getting regular mammograms at age 40. The recommendation is in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in black women. More than 20 million women in the U.S. are between the ages of 40 and 49 and are now covered under the recommendation. Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center is encouraging women to schedule their screening now, because when breast ca... ... Read More

Newport, TN (April 17, 2023) - The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Newport Medical Center supports the health and well-being of patients whenever needed. Beyond providing clinical care, Newport Medical Center is a cornerstone of our community and contributes to the economic health of Cocke County as a major employer and tax-payer and through resources it invests to expand and enhance the medical services available close to home. The overall impact is signi... ... Read More

Newport, TN – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center donated more than 100 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to community Blessing Boxes. All of that peanut butter was donated by Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center’s employees, medical staff members, and volunteers during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to Feeding America, the food insecurity rat... ... Read More

Newport, TN (March 30, 2023) – This year, to celebrate National Doctor’s Day, Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center found a unique way to thank the providers who serve our community and hospitals. In lieu of gifts, Tennova Healthcare - Newport donated money to local charity, Empower Cocke County. “The Board of Trustees and staff of Tennova Newport Medical Center want to say a big thank you to our medical providers who serve our community,” said Scott Williams, CEO. “We are fortunate to have a grea... ... Read More

Colonoscopy screening is the key to early detection Newport, TN (March 27, 2023) – Many people often shudder when their doctor informs them it’s time for a screening colonoscopy. But regular screening, beginning at age 45 for people with average risk factors, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, per the ACS. The good news i... ... Read More

Newport, TN (February 28, 2023) Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center just celebrated their team with a beautiful service awards event held at Mountain Fields Homestead honoring employees that have reached, or will reach, anniversary milestones in 2023. Together, the Tennova team took this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that these Newport Medical Center employees demonstrate every single day to the success of the hospital and the consistent quality of care they provide to ... ... Read More

NEWPORT, TN (January 9, 2023) Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, onl... ... Read More

Newport, TN (November 25, 2022) – Strokes, or “brain attacks,” claim the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans each year. As the fifth leading killer and the most common cause of disability, strokes devastate individuals and families every day. However, strokes can be prevented by up to 80% through adopting a healthy lifestyle and controlling stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. According to the National Stroke Association, two million brain cells die every minute dur... ... Read More

Grade ‘A’ is a Testament of Team Dedication to High-Quality Patient Care Newport, TN (November 16, 2022) – Tennova Healthcare - Newport is proud to announce that it was again awarded the Leapfrog Group’s highest grade, an “A” in the fall 2022 hospital safety grade scoring period. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit that evaluates the safety, quality and patient experience provided by hospitals across the country. Safety grades demonstrate how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, injuri... ... Read More