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KNOXVILLE, TN (May 7, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare’s LaFollette Medical Center has been recognized as a four-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to an announcement from Mark Cain, CEO of LaFollette Medical Center. This Tennova hospital is among 988 facilities nationwide—and the only hospital in the LaFollette area—to receive a four-star overall rating. LaFollette Medical Center was also amongst the 5% of hospitals that jumped two stars in ranking from the prior... ... 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

Tennova Healthcare recommends paying attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you from seeking care KNOXVILLE, TN – We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same—we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain ti... ... 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

Family medicine physician is accepting new patients at Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Clinic – South KNOXVILLE, TN (January 12, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Emily N. Lynch, D.O., family medicine physician, to her new medical practice at Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Clinic – South, a department of LaFollette Medical Center. She is accepting new patients at her office at 2145 Jacksboro Pike, LaFollette. Same-day appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call 423-907-1... ... 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

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