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Knoxville, TN [January 2nd, 2025] - Obesity remains one of the most prevalent health conditions in the United States, affecting over one-third of adults and contributing to approximately 300,000 deaths annually, according to the National Institutes of Health. This chronic condition severely impacts the quality of life, increasing the likelihood of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, sleep apnea, and certain cancers. For individuals with chronic obesity, bariatric surgery offers a prov... ... Read More

Knoxville, TN [December 1, 2024]—The Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) announced today that Metro Tennova will receive the 2024 TNCPE Excellence Award. This is the highest honor TNCPE gives, recognizing organizations that demonstrate outstanding excellence through their practices and results. “Being awarded the TNCPE Level 4 Excellence Award is a testament to the incredible dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by everyone at both locations,” says Tony Benton,... ... Read More

New grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Knoxville, TN [November 18th, 2024] – Tennova Healthcare - Turkey Creek Medical Center and North Knoxville 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 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and... ... Read More

If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise across the U.S and more people visiting the emergency department or needing hospitalizations for treatment of severe symptoms. If you are one of those who has gotten ill, the symptoms for each condition are similar and it’s important to know when they signal a medical emergency. All can cause mild to severe illness and sometimes lead to comp... ... Read More

Knoxville, TN [October 7, 2024] Tennova Healthcare announces the addition of Corryne Hill, FNP-C, to our team of providers located at Tennova Primary Care - Hardin Valley. Located conveniently at 10744 Hardin Valley Road, Suite 106, Knoxville, TN 37932, Corryne Hill specializes in providing a wide range of overall health services for patients of all ages from annual exams and screenings to sick visits and management of chronic conditions. "We are excited to welcome Corryne Hill to the Tennova Healthcare... ... Read More

[Knoxville, TN - September 16, 2024] – Tennova Heart, a provider of advanced cardiac care in East Tennessee, announces the successful implementation of a new implant therapy for heart failure patients. This minimally invasive procedure, now available at Tennova Heart, represents a notable development in the treatment of heart failure. Freddie Stokely, a long-time patient of Tennova Heart, recently underwent the implant procedure under the care of his cardiology provider, Stephen Miller, DNP, ACNP-BC, MS... ... Read More

Early Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer Gives Best Chance of Survival Knoxville, TN - The American College of Radiology now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms annually starting at age 40 for women of average risk. The recommendations are in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Here in Tennessee, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer next to lung cancer, the next ... ... Read More

Knoxville, TN, (August 16th, 2024) – The midpoint of the year is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures tha... ... Read More

Temperatures across the United States are rising and so are incidents of heat exhaustion. In fact, between 2016 and 2021, the number of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion between the months of May and September rose by 53%. Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea and muscle cramps and the condition is more likely to affect the elderly, those with high blood pressure and people who work in a hot environment according... ... Read More

[Knoxville, TN , June 27]– As Independence Day approaches, Tennova Healthcare 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 has not been without risk and should be handled only by experienced pyrotechnicians. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks-related incidents have led to a significant number of injuries and fatalities... ... Read More