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KNOXVILLE, TN (June 22, 2021) – Kindred Healthcare, Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) today announced the opening of Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital, located in the new Tennova Health Park at 1250 Tennova Medical Way. The new 57-bed hospital, with all private rooms, will focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation a... ... Read More

Urologists specialize in treating patients with bladder and urinary tract conditions KNOXVILLE, TN (June 11, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed board-certified urologists Katherine Cameron, M.D., Sean DeLair, M.D., and Adam Shrewsberry, M.D., to their new medical practice at Tennova Urology. “We are pleased to welcome this high caliber team of physicians to support the Tennova East Network’s Urological program,” states Tony Benton, Tennova East market chief executive officer. Tennova East Netw... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (May 7, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare’s Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Newport Medical Center have been recognized as four-star hospitals for the second year in a row by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to a joint announcement from Colin McRae, CEO of Jefferson Memorial Hospital, and Scott Williams, CEO of Newport Medical Center. The two Tennova hospitals are among 988 facilities nationwide—and the only hospitals in the Lakeway area—to receive a four-star overa... ... Read More

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