CRMC Cardiac Team Completes First Tricuspid Valve Repair
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Cardiac Care team has successfully completed its first tricuspid valve repair, marking a new milestone for advanced heart care in the Upper Cumberland. The procedure expands the hospital’s structural heart program and enables patients to receive specialized cardiac care locally rather than travel to larger cities. Physician Assistant and Structural Heart […]
CRMC & Vanderbilt Celebrate Ribbon Cutting
Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center celebrated their new partnership with a ribbon cutting Wednesday. Through the agreement, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center will send medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and advanced practice nurses to Cookeville Regional. Dr. Ben Park is Director of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. “The research that has data, has shown us the more […]
Cookeville Passes Final Budget Amendments Of Year
Cookeville City Council passed a handful of budget amendments Thursday night in preparation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year-end. Finance Director Brenda Imel said the ordinance includes amendments to five funds. She said $660,000 has been added to the State Street Aid Fund Balance to cover any paving the city completes before June 30. She said […]
Two CRMC Wings Awarded For Preventing Infections
Cookeville Regional Medical Center introduced a brand new award Tuesday night, honoring staff who limit hospital-acquired infections. CEO Buffy Key said common infections caused in U.S. hospitals include urinary tract infections from improper catheter use. She said a 1999 study reported that hospitals unintentionally cause some 100,000 infections in their patients every year. “Our team […]
CRMC Specialist Says Get Flu Vaccine, Protect Yourself With Simple Things
Flu season is here and getting your flu vaccine is the best way to stay healthy. Cookeville Regional Medical Center Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said anyone six months or older can receive the vaccine and should unless they have a contrary indication. “We are just starting to see cases of flu,” Etter said. “So […]
