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Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center is working to fight hunger in the community by collecting peanut butter to donate to Open Arms Ministry & Food Life Services. The fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive will run until March 30 with collection locations at LaFollette Medical Center’s main lobby. Tennova Healthcare collects peanut butter because it is one of the least donated items even though it is high in nutritional value and is shelf stable. “Every year, Tennova Healthcare mak... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare has been named as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare for 2026, underscoring the health system’s vision to make the healthcare experience exceptional for patients, communities and each other. Becker’s Hospital Review, a publication for healthcare industry leaders, recognizes hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies each year that set the standard for what it means to be an exceptional workplace. “This is a well-deserved honor that we share ... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections. “Patient safety remains our highest priority at LaFollette Medical Center,” said Mark Cain, CEO of Lafollette Medical Cente... ... Read More

LaFollette Medical Center is launching a pledge to offer ER care with wait times of 30 minutes or less to initially be seen by a provider for evaluation and treatment. The 30-Minutes-or-Less ER Service Pledge begins the minute a patient checks in at the ER desk. “Emergency medicine is about three things: compassion, skilled care and speed,” says Mark Cain, CEO of Tennova Healthcare -LaFollette Medical Center. “We know the importance of prompt service – especially in the emergency room, and that’s why we... ... Read More

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to focus on lifestyle and risk factors associated with breast cancer, as well the importance of breast cancer screening. Mammogram screenings are the best way for women to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before there are symptoms. However, according to the CDC, at least 25% of women ages 50-74 have not been screened for breast cancer in the past two years. Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center is scheduling mammog... ... Read More

LaFollette Medical Center has been recognized by the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) in this year’s Zero Harm Awards for achieving zero healthcare-associated infections. This awards program celebrates hospitals and clinical departments that have reached zero healthcare-associated infections in categories including Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI), Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI), Clostridium difficile Infections (CDI), and Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloco... ... Read More

LaFollette Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients t... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center and Lafollette Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. “Receiving a Grade ‘A’ from The Leapfr... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare – LaFollette Medical Center is proud to celebrate Hospital Week, a dedicated time to recognize the vital contributions of our healthcare professionals, support staff, and every team member who plays a key role in delivering quality patient care. From May 11–17, 2024, Tennova Healthcare will host a series of special events and activities to show appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our staff. At Tennova Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a supportive and positive wor... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare - Lafollette Medical Center is proud to recognize and celebrate National Nurses Week, May 6–12, by honoring the extraordinary dedication, compassion, and skill of its nursing staff across all hospitals and clinics. "At Tennova, our nurses are more than caregivers, they’re the heart and soul of our hospitals,” said Mark Cain, CEO of Tennova Healthcare -LaFollette Medical Center. “Their dedication to providing quality care to our patients and communities make a difference every single d... ... Read More