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Heart Cath Leads to Life-Saving Surgery for LeConte Patient

While moving with his family to the mountains of East Tennessee, Chris Tatum, 60, experienced chest pain, difficulty breathing, and fatigue. He didn’t know it at the time, but he was showing symptoms of an undiagnosed heart condition. After completing the move, he made an appointment with Charles Bozeman, MD, who found fluid around his […]

Golfer Undergoes First Cardiac Stent Procedure at Cumberland Medical Center

On July 24, 2014, the first cardiac stent procedure was performed at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. The milestone event was made possible through

Covenant Health Hospitals Receive “A” Grades in Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Ratings

Several Covenant Health facilities have received “A” grades in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Scores, ranking the hospitals among the safest in the U.S.

Father, Supervisor and Stroke Survivor

Perry Morin, a 52-year-old emergency medical technician, found himself on the receiving end of emergency care last year when an ischemic stroke left him in a

Nurse Residency Program Prepares New Graduates for Success

Covenant Health is pleased to announce the implementation of a nurse residency program that will support newly graduated nurses as they transition from an educational setting to a fast-paced hospital environment.

Covenant Health Announces Leadership Appointments

Covenant Health, the major health system headquartered in Knoxville and the region’s largest employer, has announced internal leadership appointments.

Parkwest Therapy Center Manager Receives 2016 Buscetta Award

Mark Conley, manager of Parkwest Therapy Center, has been named winner of the 2016 Buscetta Award, given annually to an outstanding Covenant Health manager who personifies leadership excellence.

Covenant’s Knoxville Hospitals Part of “Little Hats, Big Hearts” Initiative

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center are part of the “Little Hats, Big Hearts” initiative.