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Jefferson Memorial Hospital is proud to honor Nancy Hancock, LPN and Scrub Tech, for her remarkable 59 years of service. Her journey, which began in 1965 at the formerly known St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville, has been a testam...
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Jefferson Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for the Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification. Jefferson Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on May 30th, 20...
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Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital was recently recognized by The American College of Cardiology for continued demonstration of expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital was rea...
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Tennova Healthcare has announced that Jefferson Memorial Hospital has appointed Shane Watson as its new chief executive officer. As CEO, Watson will oversee day to day operations for the Jefferson Memorial Hospital facility in Jefferson City, TN. Watson most recent...
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Jefferson Memorial Hospital announces the installation of its new 64-Slice CT scanner, expanding advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities for patients in the community. To celebrate this significant investment in patient care, ...
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Jefferson City, TN (September 16th, 2024) Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center proudly announces the addition of Evan Foulke, M.D., to the team of dedicated general surgeons. Dr. Foulke provides years of experience in a broad scop...
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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 - Jefferson Memorial Hospital 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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[Jefferson City , June 27]– As Independence Day approaches, Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital 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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[JEFFERSON CITY, TN, June 3rd] – As summer approaches and children gear up for outdoor activities and sports, Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital 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 - Jefferson Memorial ...
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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 wom...
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Jefferson City, TN (April 29, 2020) – As healthcare organizations continually monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our region, Jefferson Memorial Hospital 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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KNOXVILLE, TN (February 24, 2020) – Tennova Healthcare’s Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Newport Medical Center have been recognized as four-star hospitals by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to a joint announcement from Colin McRae, CEO of Jefferson Me...
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KNOXVILLE, TN (February 8, 2018) – Tennova Healthcare is pleased to announce that Jefferson Memorial Hospital has received accreditation as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), a national organization dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health. Heart ...
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Jefferson Memorial Hospital 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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JEFFERSON CITY, May 6th – Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital 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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Jefferson City, TN (April 7th, 2025) – Tennova Healthcare, Jefferson Memorial Hospital provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with 112,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quali...
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Total Impact Exceeded $89 Million At nearly 114,000 patient encounters last year, Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital (JMH) 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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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 he...
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KNOXVILLE, TN (May 7, 2021) – Tennova Healthcare’s Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Newport Medical Center have been recognized as four-star hospitals for the second year in a row by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to a joint announcement from Col...
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Jefferson City, TN (March 30, 2023) – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital donated more than 60 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to the Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies. All of the peanut butter was donated by Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospit...
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Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital 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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Jefferson Memorial Hospital 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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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 ...
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Cigna Local Plus Members Now Have In-Network Access to LaFollette Medical Center, Newport Medical Center and Jefferson Memorial Hospital KNOXVILLE, TN (July 31, 2017) – Tennova Healthcare and Cigna have finalized a multi-year agreement. Beginning August 1, Cigna Local Plus joins BlueCross BlueShield Network S and other major insurance...
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Tennova Healthcare - Jefferson Memorial Hospital is working to fight hunger in the community by collecting peanut butter to donate to The Mobile Lifehouse. The fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive will run until March 20 with collection l...
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