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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 hospit...
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LaFollette, TN [October 18th, 2024] — In honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center and the Campbell County Government have launched the "Paint the Town Pink" initiative, designed to raise awareness and honor breast cancer survivors. “Breast cancer affects 2.3 million women worldwid...
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LaFollette, TN (April 18, 2023) - The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center supports the health and well-being of patients who come to the hospital and its clinics for expert care. Beyond providing clinical care, LaFollette Medical Center is a cornerstone of our community an...
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Total Impact Exceeded $70 Million At more than 92,000 patient encounters last year, Tennova LaFollette Medical Center (LMC) delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the communities it serves. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clini...
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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 hospi...
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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 clini...
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Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette is pleased to announce the addition of their new gynecological provider, Cynthia Miller, N.P. Cynthia is now accepting new patients and is committed to providing personalized, high-quality care to wo...
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LaFollette, TN - Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 87,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering sa...
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LaFollette, TN (August 29th, 2024) Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center proudly announces the addition of Daryn Nichole Hatmaker, FNP, to our team of providers located at Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Clinic - South. Nichole Hatmaker specializes in providing a wide r...
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...ses Control and Prevention (CDC). If heat exhaustion is left untreated, it can cause heat stroke which can lead to permanent disability or death. To help prevent heat exhaustion, Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center recommends the following tips: Cover up : When outside, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, hats, sunglasses, and broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least 15 (but 30 to 50 SPF is better) to prot...
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[LaFollette, TN , June 27th]– As Independence Day approaches, Tennova Healthcare - Lafollette Medical Center emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety to prevent injuries and avoid a trip to the emergency department. While fireworks have been an integral part of Fourth of July festivities since 1777, it...
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[LAFOLLETTE, TN, June 3rd] – As summer approaches and children gear up for outdoor activities and sports, Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center is reminding parents and young athletes alike to prioritize safety on and off the field. With the rise in children's sports injuries during this time of year, Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical ...
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Hospital Week May 12 -18 - Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center Celebrates Hospital Week Honoring Healthcare Employees [LAFOLLETTE, TN], –Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center proudly announces its celebration of Hospital Week, a dedicated time to honor ...
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“Socktober” Event for Community Members in Need was a Major Success! LaFollette, TN – Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center employees recently collected socks for “Socktober.” This event is held worldwide for various charities in order to collect the most sought-after item amongst people experiencing homelessness, socks. ...
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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, dia...
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...ly nurse practitioner offers same-day appointments for sick patients KNOXVILLE, TN (August 1, 2017) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Deborah Russell, FNP, to her new medical practice at Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Clinic – South, located at 2145 Jacksboro Pike in LaFollette (behind El Pueblito and Food City). The clinic now offers extended office hours, including evening and Saturday appointments. Walk-ins are...
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Family medicine physician is accepting new patients at Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Clinic – South KNOXVILLE, TN (December 12, 2019) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed S. Michele Pearman, D.O., to Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Clinic – South, a department of LaFollette Medic...
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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 Cente...
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LAFOLLETTE, TN, May 6 – Tennova Healthcare – LaFollette Medical Center is proud to honor the incredible contributions of nurses during Nurses Week. As the backbone of our healthcare system, nurses play a crucial role in providing quality care, comfort, and support to ou...
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LAFOLLETTE, TN – This year, to celebrate National Doctor’s Day, Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center found a unique way to thank the providers who serve our community and hospitals. In lieu of gifts, Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette donated money to local charity, Caryville Cares Inclusive Playground...
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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 treat...
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LaFollette, TN – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center donated more than 700 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to Children’s Services and Servolution Food Pantries. All of the peanut butter was donated by Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medic...
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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,...
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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 minut...
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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 hospi...
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