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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

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

General surgeon specializes in a wide range of minimally invasive procedures KNOXVILLE, TN (October 13, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Rosemary Chickos, D.O., general surgeon, to her new medical practice at Tennova General Surgery – LaFollette. Dr. Chickos is accepting new patients at her office at 919 East Central Avenue, Suite 201, LaFollette. Same-week appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call 423-907-1680 or request an appointment online at TennovaMedicalGroup.com. D... ... 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

Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes KNOXVILLE, TN (October 5, 2020) – Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women—even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Tennova Healthcare is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is detect... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (September 16, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare today announced it is offering free influenza vaccines on a first-come, first-served basis to the Campbell County community. LaFollette Medical Center is holding a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic at two locations this year: Friday, October 2 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. LaFollette City Hall 207 South Tennessee Avenue LaFollette, Tennessee Saturday, October 3 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jacksboro Middle School 150 Eagle Circle Jacksboro, Tennessee Flu shots will be offered t... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (July 10, 2020) – The Knoxville area’s four local hospital systems have collaborated over the past few months to monitor and address the evolving COVID-19 impact on our region. In response to the steadily increasing number of COVID-19 cases in our area, Covenant Health, Tennova Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Medical Center have collectively made the decision to update our current visitation policies for the health and safety of our patients and team members as well as the commu... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (April 30, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare is urging our local community to seek emergency care when needed – without delay. If you experience a medical emergency such as stroke symptoms or chest pain that may be a heart attack, a timely response will support the best possible outcome. Even with a limited number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in our community, Tennova hospitals have implemented precautions to protect patients and staff, including screening all patients for symptoms and risk factor... ... Read More

LAFOLLETTE, TN (April 29, 2020) – As healthcare organizations continually monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our region, LaFollette Medical Center is working to have a phased, responsible restart of procedures and services that have been temporarily closed over the past several weeks. The temporary closure affected non-essential procedures, diagnostics, and outpatient services. Factors that support reopening these services include: 1) effectively flattening the curve through social distancing, 2) improve... ... Read More

KNOXVILLE, TN (April 14, 2020) – Tennova Medical Group has made it possible for patients to see their primary care provider or specialist using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Telehealth or virtual visits allow you to talk with a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant just as you would in the doctor’s office, but without leaving the comfort of home. Appointments are available for new and existing patients. “Continuity of care is important to us, as is the safety of patients and staff dur... ... Read More