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Fast Answers to a Serious Tick Bite at Covenant Health Cumberland

  • 3 minute read.
  • Last Updated: 4/15/2026

After experiencing sudden symptoms caused by an infected tick bite, 96-year-old Naiad Kuhlman received prompt evaluation and treatment at Covenant Health’s Cumberland Medical Center . Her emergency room visit lasted just two hours and provided clear answers, immediate care and next steps.

Four people stand smiling outside a hospital emergency entrance under a red “EMERGENCY” sign. Two women wear scrubs, one wears a black shirt, and one person, with gray hair, wears a dark polo shirt.
Naiad with three members of the dedicated CMC Emergency Room clinical team.

Timely, local access to emergency medical services makes all the difference. Rural healthcare transforms communities and helps patients of all ages feel safe at home.

Symptoms Naiad Couldn’t Ignore

Naiad is well known in her community. She has volunteered at Cumberland Medical Center for more than 20 years and stays active at the Cumberland Wellness Complex. Yet even someone as dedicated to wellness as Naiad can face a sudden health scare.

Two weeks ago, she woke up shaking and sweating. At first, she tried to wait it out. By sunrise her symptoms were improving, but she still felt off. After talking with her son Tim, she decided it was time to get help.

An older woman with short white hair, wearing a navy shirt and a volunteer badge, stands indoors. She has a smartwatch on her wrist and is smiling softly at the camera, recalling her recent visit to the emergency room for a tick bite. The background is blurred.
Naiad Kuhlman Volunteering at Cumberland Medical Center

Fast Answers and Coordinated Care

Tim drove her to the Emergency Room at Cumberland Medical Center. From the moment she walked in, the team moved fast.

“Within minutes, I was registered and taken back. They started assessing me, got an IV started and the physician was right there,” Naiad said.

The team quickly found the cause. A tick bite on her back had become infected and triggered a serious reaction. The physician started antibiotics and fluids right away, and she began to feel relief.

She noticed how smoothly everyone worked together. “The coordination between the lab techs, nurses and physicians was outstanding,” she said.

From registration to discharge, her entire visit took only two hours. That speed reflects Covenant Health’s commitment to convenient care, expert staff and strong systems that support patients when they need help most.

Feeling Confident and Prepared

Before she left the hospital that morning, she received a clear discharge plan and felt confident in her next steps. “I would recommend Cumberland Medical Center’s Emergency Room to anyone,” she said.

At Covenant Health, we are honored to care for people like Naiad. Her story shows how wellness and quick access to expert care impacts lives and communities. Having a strong local health system makes all the difference in emergencies.

If you want expert care that is close, convenient and backed by a strong health system with advanced technology, choose Covenant Health and Covenant Health Cumberland. Your health is our promise.

 

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