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Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville will open Tennova ER – Sango on Thursday, December 28 at 9 a.m. This will be Clarksville’s first freestanding emergency room. Located on Highway 76 just east of I-24 near exit 11, the freestanding emergency department will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve patients who experience medical emergencies. “We are committed to expanding access to emergency services to meet the needs of our rapidly growing community,” said Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville ... ... Read More

Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist named medical director of Tennova Rehab Care Center at Lakeway Regional Hospital KNOXVILLE, TN (December 19, 2017) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed Jeremy Wetmore, D.O., a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, to the active medical staff at Lakeway Regional Hospital in Morristown. He sees patients at Healthstar Orthopedics and Physical Medicine. Dr. Wetmore has also been named medical director of the Tennova Rehab Care Center at Lakeway Reg... ... Read More

While buying the trendiest toys for your child may be tempting at this time of year, Tennova Healthcare wants to remind you that safety should always be the first priority. Nothing spoils a holiday celebration faster than an unexpected trip to the emergency room. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were more than 174,000 toy-related injuries treated in ERs across the country in 2016, and seven tragic, toy-related deaths of children younger than age 15. “Over the past few year... ... Read More

Family medicine physician will see new and existing patients at his office in southwest Knox County KNOXVILLE, TN (December 5, 2017) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed William L. Harvey, M.D., family medicine physician, to his new office at Tennova Primary Care – Choto, located at 1612 Choto Markets Way, Knoxville. Same-day appointments are available. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Harvey, call (865) 218-7485. Dr. Harvey specializes in caring for men, women, and children ages 6 and older. He of... ... Read More

Health system commemorates National Influenza Vaccination Week with tips for avoiding the flu KNOXVILLE, TN (November 20, 2017) – Flu season is officially here and health experts are concerned it could be a particularly miserable fall and winter. Flu is one of the nation's leading causes of death, with roughly 24,000 people a year dying from flu and its complications. During National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 3–9, Tennova Healthcare is advising the community to get the flu shot, not the flu. ... ... Read More

Health system offers one-on-one outpatient nutritional counseling Is it possible to celebrate the holiday season without packing on extra pounds? Absolutely, but it requires willpower as well as some simple strategies to sidestep holiday food temptations and avoid overeating. That’s why Tennova Healthcare is offering tips to help you beat the Thanksgiving-to-New-Year’s weight gain odds. Recent studies have debunked the myth that the average American gains 7–10 pounds during the holiday season, but don’t... ... Read More

Something big is coming to Sango! The area’s first freestanding emergency department, staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and emergency-trained nurses. From lab services, X-ray, ultrasound and CT to the treatment of broken bones and life-threatening conditions, you’ll receive the same level of emergency care as you would at a hospital-based ER. And we'll be open 24/7. Tennova ER – Sango 1325 Highway 76, Clarksville, TN 37043 (located just off Exit 11) ... Read More

Health system promotes prevention and early intervention of lung disease during COPD Awareness Month in November Statistics reveal that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming approximately 135,000 lives each year. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, more than 15 million Americans have been told they have COPD. Yet, there are likely many people in Tennessee who are unaware they are living with this serious lung disea... ... Read More

Stand in a supermarket checkout line, and you’ll be bombarded with dozens of different messages about the “best diet” and the “best exercises” to lose weight, gain weight, get stronger and stay healthy. How do you choose the right plan? To help you evaluate and select the right workout routine for you—based on your specific needs and goals—fitness experts at Tennova Healthcare have sorted through the latest “best advice” to provide tips for your total health. According to a recent report from Harvard Me... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare offers tips for better digestive health It’s your birthday, and you just finished celebrating with a big meal and cup of coffee. What comes next is something that was definitely not on the menu—the worst case of heartburn you’ve ever experienced. But wait… could that pain be something more serious? November 20–26 is GERD Awareness Week, and Tennova Healthcare is taking the opportunity to educate the community on the overlapping symptoms of acid reflux, GERD and angina, and steps you sh... ... Read More