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Delivers essential medical services and broad impact to the larger community Knoxville, TN (April 12, 2024) – Over the course of 2023, Tennova Healthcare played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 769,500 patient encounters across its five hospitals and growing network of Tennova Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 115,800 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients r... ... Read More
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Jefferson City, TN (January 24, 2024) At Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital, we’re committed to helping people in our community live healthier. That’s why we are excited to share our plans for American Heart Month this February and to ask for your participation and support. Since 2024 is a “leap” year, we’re inviting everyone – and that includes you – to “Leap into Heart Health.” Everyone who signs up will receive emails every other morning in February containing short, fun-filled, fact-pa... ... Read More
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KNOXVILLE, TN (December 6, 2023) Tennova Urology welcomes Dr. Leor Arbel to the growing urology team serving East Tennessee. Dr. Arbel rounds out the talented, diverse, experienced and dedicated group of urologic specialists that have joined Tennova Healthcare in pursuit of delivering high-quality urology care to East Tennessee communities. Arbel joins Dr. Adam Shrewsberry, Dr. Sean DeLair, Dr. Katherine Cameron and Laura Price, N.P., serving the Knoxville, Halls, Powell, Jefferson City, LaFollette, Oak... ... Read More
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Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year-end Jefferson City, TN (October 25, 2023) As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a good time to review your outstanding healthcare needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. “In considering their health care needs, people should also consider the best strategy for using thei... ... Read More
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A message to the community from Ben Ridder, chief executive officer at Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital was honored to host Rep. Diana Harshbarger recently and show her many of the services we offer our patients. From orthopedics and cardiac care to emergency and women’s care – we are there 24/7 for our community. Rep. Harshbarger sits on the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee, as well as its health subcommittee. Her committee has jurisdiction over som... ... Read More
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New Cath Lab Improves Community Access to Heart Care Jefferson City, TN (July 10, 2023) – Many of our friends and neighbors hearts will beat stronger thanks to new access to cardiac services and procedures. After much planning and preparation, Jefferson Memorial Hospital opened its cardiac catheterization lab in May of 2023 and recently held the ribbon cutting with many outstanding leaders from our community. A cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to check the condition of the heart and blockages... ... Read More
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Knoxville, TN (June 22, 2023) –Tennova Healthcare has announced that effective May 15, 2023, the hospitals and physician clinics of Tennova Healthcare will again be part of the BlueCare, TennCare Select and BlueCare Plus networks. BlueCare, TennCare Select and BlueCare Plus members will have in-network access to the services of all seven of the Tennova Healthcare hospitals: Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville, Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland, North Knoxville Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center, Jeff... ... Read More
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Jefferson, TN (May 23, 2023) – Now the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women start getting regular mammograms at age 40. The recommendation is in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in black women. More than 20 million women in the U.S. are between the ages of 40 and 49 and are now covered under the recommendation. Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital is encouraging women to schedule their screening now, because when br... ... Read More
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Jefferson City, TN (April 18, 2023) - The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Jefferson Memorial Hospital support the health and well-being of patients whenever needed. Beyond providing clinical care, Jefferson Memorial Hospital is a cornerstone of our community and a major contributor to the economic health of Jefferson County as a major employer and tax-payer and through the resources it uses to expand and enhance the medical services available close to home... ... Read More
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JEFFERSON CITY, TN – This year, to celebrate National Doctor’s Day, Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital found a unique way to thank the providers who serve our community and hospitals. In lieu of gifts, Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson donated money to local nursing programs. “We are incredibly grateful to all of our providers who serve our community,” said Ben Ridder, CEO of Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial. “We are fortunate to have them and want to acknowledge their contributions, s... ... Read More
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