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Peninsula Behavioral Health

Welcome to Peninsula Behavioral Health

Peninsula is setting a new standard for innovative, caring, and effective mental health services in East Tennessee. Find out how we can help you regain and reimagine your life.
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About Peninsula Behavioral Health

Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, welcomes patients with over 75 years of combined experience. Offering both inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults, our team has helped thousands of people recover from disorders and dependencies to lead healthy, positive, and productive lives.

Peninsula Behavioral Health is made up of more than just buildings. We are people with a strong commitment to caring, high-quality programs that improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Our Team

Our team of specialists is proud to serve the Knoxville area. We are proud to provide excellent clinical care and excellent customer service to our patients and guests.

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Inside Covenant Health

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Excellence in IT: Covenant Health and Covenant Medical Group Earn National Recognition

Covenant Health and Covenant Medical Group are pleased to have earned 2024 Digital Health Most Wired recognitions from CHIME.
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News & Blog
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BEE Award Winner: Nancy Stanfield
Tennessee Arts Commission Grant Funds Peninsula Hospital Calligraphy Program

Tennessee Arts Commission Grant Funds Peninsula Hospital Calligraphy Program
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Covenant Health Welcomes Paul Smith as Vice President of Behavioral Health
Healing to the Sound of Music

Healing to the Sound of Music
Artsclamation! Fine Art Sale Supports Peninsula’s Mental Health Services

Artsclamation! Fine Art Sale Supports Peninsula’s Mental Health Services
Hard Times at the Holidays: Tips for Holiday Stress Management

Hard Times at the Holidays: Tips for Holiday Stress Management
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6th annual Survivors of Suicide Loss Day to be held Nov. 23
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BEE Award Winner: David Berry
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BEE Award Winner: Jeanne-Marie Larue
Are Oral Nicotine Pouches Safe?

Are Oral Nicotine Pouches Safe?
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BEE Award Winner: Shawn Sullivan
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BEE Award Winner: Terrious Smith
Volunteer Services: Hot Jobs

Volunteer Services: Hot Jobs
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What is Stress? 5 Tips to Manage Stress Symptoms
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Parkwest Medical Center Names New VP of Support Services
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Parkwest Medical Center Names New Chief Nursing Officer
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Angel Behne, RN, Honored with DAISY Award
BEE Award Winner: Robin Turnmire

BEE Award Winner: Robin Turnmire
How to Practice Self-Care

How to Practice Self-Care
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BEE Award Winner: Andrew Rhodes

A not-for-profit, community-owned healthcare system

We are committed to improving the quality of life in East Tennessee through better health. In partnership with our generous donors, Covenant’s 11,000+ employees, physicians, and volunteers are providing outstanding care for our patients and their families.

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