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Thrombectomy – A Life-Saving Stroke Treatment

When it comes to stroke, time is critical. How quickly can someone recognize stroke symptoms? And how quickly can a stroke patient get life-saving treatment? One life-saving treatment for stroke is thrombectomy, a procedure that uses sophisticated technology and medical expertise to remove the clot that causes a particular type of stroke.   Earlier this year […]

Welcome Ogei Yar, MD

Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee is proud to welcome cardiologist Ogei Yar, MD to our heart care team who has over 35 years of combined experience.

Welcome Tamara Davis, MD

FamilyCare Specialists is proud to welcome board-certified family medicine physician Tamara Davis, MD to our primary care team. Learn more.

Who is Covenant Health?

Covenant Health’s mission is to improve the quality of life in our community through better health. Our “community” extends from the Smoky Mountains to the Cumberland Gap and west to the Cumberland Plateau, and even beyond the surrounding region. Headquartered in Knoxville, our not-for-profit health system is locally owned and governed by a volunteer board […]

Welcome Petros Leinonen, MD

East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group is proud to welcome Petros Leinonen, MD to our cardiovascular and thoracic surgical team. Learn more.

“WeCare” for Our Patients and Employees

There are many reasons that I’m proud to be CEO of Covenant Health, and high on my list is WeCare, our employee giving program, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. During a three-month campaign, all employees are invited to support WeCare through personal contributions and participation in fund raising events at Covenant Health facilities. […]

Welcome John Lewis, DO

Crossville Medical Group is proud to welcome John Lewis, DO to our medical team of primary care and specialty doctors. Learn more.

Welcome Robert Malka, MD

Parkwest Medical Center is proud to welcome Board-Certified Neurologist Robert Malka, MD to our neuroscience team. Learn more.