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Flu vaccinations for all family members 6 months and older can prevent serious illness Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville is encouraging everyone aged 6 months and older to get a flu shot this fall. The flu shot is a safe, proven way to lower the risk of getting the flu, which can cause a severe upper respiratory illness. The COVID-19 pandemic makes getting a flu shot, and taking every precaution possible to avoid the flu and other illnesses, even more important this year. While the flu vaccination will n... ... Read More

Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early, life-sav... ... Read More

Agreement signed for VUMC to acquire minority interest in the 270-bed hospital Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville may soon have a new partner in Vanderbilt University Medical Center. VUMC has signed an agreement with Tennova’s existing minority partner, GHS Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clarksville Volunteer Health, Inc., (the “CVH”), to acquire its 20% minority interest in Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville and related physician practices. The new partnership is expected to build upon the qua... ... Read More

The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Tennova was awarded Chest Pain Center Re-Accreditation with Primary PCI based on a rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each ... ... Read More

Tennova Family Medicine is pleased to announce the additions of Dr. Gregory Banks and Family Nurse Practitioner Janna Miller. Dr. Banks practices at both the Tennova Family Medicine - Tiny Town and Tennova Family Medicine - Dover locations. He received his medical degree from Howard University in Washington DC and a Family Practice residency at Howard University Hospital. Janna Miller, FNP, joins our Tennova Family Medicine - Dover location. She is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Miller com... ... Read More

The Wound Care Center at Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville has once again been recognized with the Healogics Center of Distinction award for continued excellence in wound healing. Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville’s Wound Care Center has achieved patient satisfaction rates higher than 92 percent, a healing rate of at least 92 percent in less than 28 median days along with several other quality standards. The Center was awarded this prestigious honor by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced ... ... Read More

Beginning Monday, June 15 inpatients at Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville may have one visitor per day. Visiting hours will be from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors must be at least 16 years of age or older and should enter through the Main Entrance of the hospital. Patients with COVID-19 or under investigation for COVID-19 may not have visitors. Visitation will currently be for inpatients only. Those coming for outpatient or emergen... ... Read More

If you experience a medical emergency such as chest pain that may be a heart attack or stroke symptoms, getting care timely will support the best possible outcome. The latest campaign by the American Heart Association (AHA) – Be Certain In Uncertain Times – reinforces the critical need to secure treatment as soon as possible. The AHA is working to remind everyone that heart attacks, strokes and cardiac arrests don’t stop for COVID-19. Getting fast medical treatment could be the difference between life a... ... Read More

Clarksville, Tenn. (April 30, 2020) – Patients who have delayed surgery or other non-emergency procedures can now work with their physician to secure care as Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville resumes some outpatient elective services starting Monday, May 4. The hospital is following Governor Lee’s Executive Order allowing some elective surgeries and procedures in hospitals with a low or no-COVID-19 census. Numerous precautions for infection prevention, access control, social distancing and patient flow a... ... Read More

Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville is seeking Youth Volunteers, known as VolunTeens, for the summer 2020 program. Young people between the ages of 14 and 18 and currently in high school are encouraged to apply. Up to 36 applicants will be accepted for two 2-week sessions. Applications are available electronically on March 2 through all area high school guidance offices and at www.tennovaclarksville.com/volunteer-opportunities . Students interested must complete and return the application packet by April 3... ... Read More