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At the mid-year mark of 2021, I am especially grateful for the physicians, nurses and all our team members who work together to provide quality compassionate care for our patients and their families. The opportunity to care for friends, neighbors and community members is an honor. We exist for you, our community, and our team continually strives to provide a positive experience for everyone in our care. We have taken numerous steps to develop a culture of safety and have increased our efforts to communi... ... Read More

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services. The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear this past year. Over ... ... Read More

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Good health. We all want it – a life where our bodies remain strong and able, allowing us to do the things we most enjoy. And, there's never been a time when good health and wellbeing have been more essential for our human connections, whether it is the opportunity to hug our loved ones, meet the first grandchild, play with our teams, or gather with friends again. At Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville, we understand how important your health is, so whenever you need us, we’re dedicate... ... Read More

Surgeon David B. Price, M.D., Steps Into Newly Created Role CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – As part of its ongoing commitment to deliver safe, quality care for patients, Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville has created a new physician leadership role – chief medical advisor. Respected general surgeon David B. Price, M.D., has accepted this position to work closely with physicians on the medical staff, the nursing team and other providers to support their important work. He will remain an independent member of the medi... ... Read More

Clarksville, TN, 3/16/2021 – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Tennova Medical Group wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include masking of all patients and providers, checking temperature of all clinic visitors, screening clinic staff multiple times during the shift, asking that that only the patient comes in, and enhanced cleaning of commonly touched surfaces. “It’s important for families in our comm... ... Read More

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