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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Knoxville, TN (April 12, 2024) – Over the course of 2023, Tennova Healthcare played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 769,500 patient encounters across its five hospitals and growing network of Tennova Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 115,800 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients r... ... Read More
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Newport, TN (April 10, 2024) Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center welcomes new board-certified general surgeon Darby Pope, M.D., to Tennova General Surgery - Newport. Dr. Pope graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Center in Baltimore, MD, and completed his general surgical internship and residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, and completed his thoracic surgery residency at St. Luke’s Hospital, University of Missouri in Kansas City. He has worked a... ... Read More
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Newport, TN (January 24, 2024) At Tennova Healthcare Newport Medical Center, we’re committed to helping people in our community live healthier. That’s why we are excited to share our plans for American Heart Month this February and to ask for your participation and support. Since 2024 is a “leap” year, we’re inviting everyone – and that includes you – to “Leap into Heart Health.” Everyone who signs up will receive emails every other morning in February containing short, fun-filled, fact-packed, potentia... ... Read More
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Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year-end Newport, TN (October 25, 2023) As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding healthcare needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. “In considering their health care needs, people should also consider the best strategy for using their avail... ... Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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