Hospital Recognized by State EMS Board
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- Last Updated: 4/19/2023
On March 29, LeConte Medical Center was recognized for representing the “highest levels of distinction, dedication and professionalism” in response to the 2016 Gatlinburg and Sevier County wildfires. The commendation was also presented to the Gatlinburg Fire Department/EMS and Sevier County EMS during the Tennessee State EMS Board meeting in Nashville.
Hospital President and Chief Administrative Officer Jenny Hanson received the proclamation from Dr. Sullivan Smith, chair of the Emergency Medical Services board, and Donna Tidwell, director of Tennessee EMS.

Pictured left to right: Steve Hamby (Tennessee State EMS), Rick Valentine (Sevier County EMS), Jenny Hanson and Greg Miller (Gatlinburg Fire Department/EMS).