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Cardiologist specializes in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases KNOXVILLE, TN (April 15, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Mark M. Holt, M.D., cardiologist, to his new medical practice in Newport. He is accepting new patients at Tennova Heart – Newport, located at 434 Fourth Street, Suite 201, Newport. To schedule an appointment, call (423) 623-0419 or visit TennovaMedicalGroup.com. Dr. Holt specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. He is experience... ... Read More

A Message to the Community from Tony Benton, President and CEO of Tennova Healthcare’s East Tennessee Market and Chief Executive Officer, North Knoxville and Turkey Creek Medical Centers Mark Cain, Chief Executive Officer, LaFollette Medical Center Colin McRae, Chief Executive Officer, Jefferson Memorial Hospital Scott Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Medical Center We write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Tennova Healthcare. The pandemic... ... Read More

The Birthing Center at Newport Medical Center welcomed 147 newborns in 2020 and is prepared to deliver more KNOXVILLE, TN (March 29, 2021) – The delivery of babies has been a happy event for the labor and delivery team at Tennova Healthcare’s Newport Medical Center over the past year. Many infants have taken their first breath at the hospital and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. The Birthing Center at Newport Medical Center has welcomed more than 12,500 babies since it opened it... ... Read More

Tennova Medical Group is taking extra precautions to keep patients safe KNOXVILLE, TN (March 17, 2021) – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, the team at Tennova Medical Group wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include scheduling well visits in the morning and ill visits for the afternoon, masking of all patients and providers, checking the temperatures of all clinic visitors, screening clinic staff mult... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare is taking extra precautions to keep patients safe KNOXVILLE, TN (March 10, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare’s doctors, nurses and other medical professionals understand that the thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. Patients can feel confident seeking the medical care they need at any Tennova facil... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (January 7, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare has named Scott Williams as the new chief executive officer of Newport Medical Center, effective January 18, 2021. Williams brings a breadth of experience to this role, including his start in healthcare as a bedside nurse in Johnson City, Tennessee. Over his 25-year career in hospital administration, Williams has held senior leadership positions at five hospitals in Tennessee and Alabama. His focus is on creating great environments for patients to rec... ... 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

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