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Tennova Healthcare –Newport Medical Center is proud to celebrate Hospital Week, a dedicated time to recognize the vital contributions of our healthcare professionals, support staff, and every team member who plays a key role in delivering quality patient care. From May 11–17, 2024, Tennova Healthcare will host a series of special events and activities to show appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our staff. At Tennova Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a supportive and positive work en... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center is proud to recognize and celebrate National Nurses Week, May 6–12, by honoring the extraordinary dedication, compassion, and skill of its nursing staff across all hospitals and clinics. "At Tennova, our nurses are more than caregivers, they’re the heart and soul of our hospitals,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Tennova Healthcare Newport Medical Center. “Their dedication to providing quality care to our patients and communities make a difference every single day... ... Read More

Newport, TN (April 7th, 2025) – Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 78,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Report, Newport Medical Center’s impact... ... Read More

Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation on the Rise Due to Lifestyle Factors, Aging Population The prevalence of one of the most common cardiovascular conditions in the U.S. is significantly higher than previously estimated, underscoring the need for better prevention and treatment strategies. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke or sudden death if untreated. A 2024 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology estimates the current national prevalenc... ... Read More

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

Now Accepting New Patients for General and Bariatric Surgery Services Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center proudly announces the addition of Mariah Beasley, M.D., a skilled surgeon specializing in general surgery as well as bariatric procedures, who is now accepting new patients at Tennova General Surgery - Newport. Dr. Beasley brings a wide range of knowledge in general surgery services, including hernia repair, cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), and thyroid and parathyroid surgery. In addit... ... Read More

October 10 marked a significant milestone for Joyce Bell, who is celebrating 52 years of dedicated service at Newport Medical Center. Starting in 1972 on the very first day the Convalescent Center opened, Joyce's journey in healthcare has been nothing short of remarkable. Initially hired as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) while she was a junior in high school, Joyce worked at the Convalescent Center for three months before transitioning to Newport Medical Center, where she began working evening shif... ... Read More

NEWPORT, TN – September 29, 2024 – Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center has established a temporary water supply to sustain general plumbing, HVAC, and other critical operations of the hospital until city water is restored. Mobile water tankers will allow continued delivery of safe, quality care to patients following catastrophic flooding in the Pigeon and French Broad Rivers, which resulted in damage to the city's water system. Drinking water supplies have also been secured. Tennova Healthcare -... ... Read More

Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer Gives Best Chance of Survival Newport, TN (September 25, 2024) The American College of Radiology now recommends getting screening mammograms annually starting at age 40. The recommendations are in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Here in Tennessee, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer next to lung cancer, the next most common cancer. In 2021, the latest year for whic... ... Read More

Newport, TN, (August 13th, 2024) – The midpoint of the year is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that ... ... Read More