Cookeville Mayor Recognized For Medical Center Leadership
The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees recognized Mayor Laurin Wheaton for her years of service as she attended her final meeting as a board member. Board Chairman Danny Rader said Wheaton held various committee roles during her tenure. Rader said the mayor previously served as the board chairman for one year while balancing her city […]
AHA Honors Cookeville Regional For 75 Years Of Leadership
Cookeville Regional received the 75-year Legacy of Leadership Award from the American Hospital Association during a Thursday board meeting. CEO Buffy Key said the award commemorates the hospital’s long-standing partnership with the national organization and its commitment to local healthcare leadership. Key said the recognition is significant because it highlights the hospital’s active role in […]
CRMC Endoscopy Wing Expansion On-Time and On-Budget
Cookeville Regional stands a quarter of the way through with the endoscopy wing expansion with the project on time and on budget. CEO Buffy Key said the renovation project should be completed by March of next year. Key said the hospital is working with Turner Construction to manage the expansion, with a close eye for […]
Financial Leader Anderson Joins CRMC Executive Team
Cookeville Regional Medical Center introduced Greg Anderson as its new Chief Financial Officer during a Tuesday board meeting. CEO Buffy Key said Anderson officially joined the hospital on July 6 after previously serving at Emory University in Atlanta and working in Birmingham. “We’re just thrilled to have him and just wanted to introduce him since […]
Overheating, Dehydration A Concern With First Heat Of Summer
A Cookeville Regional physician said this first heatwave of summer can be dangerous, especially coming during the outdoor-focused July 4th week. Emergency Department Director Dr. Samantha McLerran said even able-bodied adults and teenagers can fall victim of heat-related illnesses in this kind of heat. McLerran said the lack of heat tolerance among the general population […]
CRMC Resource Guide Enhances Care Beyond Treatment
Cookeville Regional creating a centralized internal resource guide to address non-medical needs like food, clothing and transportation for patients transitioning back to their communities. CEO Buffy Key told Trustees Thursday the hospital’s mission of building healthier communities extends beyond the medical treatment provided within the facility’s walls. Key said the organization follows a specific process […]
CRMC Leaders Share Importance Of 340B Program Nationally
Cookeville Regional reinvesting some $16.9 million in annual savings from a federal drug pricing program to maintain critical healthcare services. CEO Buffy Key said the 340B program requires drug manufacturers to provide discounted pricing to eligible public hospitals that serve uninsured and low-income populations. Key said the medical center provides approximately $34 million in uncompensated […]
Cookeville City Council Approves $244 Million Budget
The Cookeville City Council approved the final $244 million annual budget for the city’s new fiscal year. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the city budget serves as an outline for everything the municipal government is responsible for. Wheaton said the budget sets the blueprint and constraints of what is possible of local government. “This is […]
Rice Joins Cookeville Regional Emergency Services Team
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has appointed Carrie Rice as the new executive director of emergency services to oversee the hospital’s 36-bed emergency department. Rice joins the medical center with more than 25 years of healthcare experience and a background in improving patient outcomes in high-volume settings. The appointment comes as emergency departments nationwide face increased […]
Cookeville City Council Approves Budget, Worker Raises
The Cookeville City Council approved a $244 million annual budget on first reading during its Thursday meeting. Finance Director Jenni Nisewander said the budget addresses priorities including capital infrastructure, equipment, and employee compensation. Nicewander said the spending plan includes a $2,000 market adjustment for all full-time employees and a merit raise of up to 2 […]
