CRMC Earns National Robotic Surgery Epicenter Designation
Cookeville Regional named a national robotic surgery epicenter, establishing the facility as a regional hub for training surgeons on advanced robotic technology. Uro-gynecologist Dr. Bert Geer said the status a result of a rigorous year-long process to meet specific performance and volume requirements. Geer said the medical center is now the first hospital in Tennessee […]
Cookeville To Vote On Life-Saving, Staff Health Screenings
Cookeville officials are moving forward with a health initiative that City Manager James Mills said has already saved the lives of municipal employees. Mills said the city partners with Cookeville Regional Medical Center each year to provide comprehensive wellness screenings for staff members. Mills said the program has successfully identified cases of cancer and high […]
New Federal Standards Shift Cookeville Regional’s Menus
Cookeville Regional adjusting its patient meal plans and cafeteria offerings to align with new federal dietary standards released by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Clinical Registered Dietitian Jennie Littrell said the hospital must follow specific federal guidelines to meet individual patient nutrition needs while maintaining qualified dietitian oversight. The federal government said it […]
Cookeville Regional Approves Half-Billion Dollar Budget
The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees approved a $502 million operational budget for the 2027 fiscal year during a special called meeting Wednesday. Chief Financial Officer Tommye Wells said the facility is budgeting $21.9 million in net income for the upcoming year compared to a projected $10.1 million for the current fiscal year. Wells said […]
Volunteers Beautifying CRMC Campus, Helping Patients
Several volunteer groups across the Upper Cumberland are playing a growing role in maintaining and enhancing the outdoor spaces at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. CRMC Foundation Executive Director John Bell said a wide range of organizations, from businesses to student groups, volunteer and help with basic maintenance, like painting curbs, and with more involved projects […]
CRMC Enhances Local Gastroenterology Care, New Suite
Cookeville Regional will construct a new endoscopy suite to expand local access to gastroenterology services and meet a growing demand for specialized care in the region. Marketing and Communications Director Hannah Davis said the project is a direct response to a community need. Davis said the medical center identified this requirement and incorporated the expansion […]
Putnam Schools Award Bid for Athletic Trainer Services
The Putnam County School Board has awarded a new bid for athletic trainer services, marking a return to a previous provider. The school board awarded the bid from STAR Physical Therapy for an estimated $309,000. Director of Schools Corby King said Cookeville Regional Medical Center had offered the services essentially for free, but notified the […]
Cookeville Regional Ends Putnam Athletic Trainer Partnership
Cookeville Regional will no longer provide athletic trainers to Putnam County high schools after choosing not to submit a bid for a new contract. Director of Marketing and Communications Hannah Davis said the hospital recently completed a five-year agreement to supply trainers to the district. The school system is currently requesting proposals from other organizations […]
CRMC Purchasing New Machine For Open-Heart Surgery
Cookeville Regional will purchase a new heart-lung bypass machine. The machine is often used primarily for open-heart surgeries and will cost CRMC an estimated $428,000. CRMC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce D. Wayne Johnson said the machine serves as a heart during procedures and is a critical piece to a successful open-heart surgery. “This bypasses […]
CRMC CEO Receives “Very Solid” Evaluation From Trustees
Cookeville Regional CEO Buffy Key received what was described as “very solid” results from her annual evaluation conducted by the Board of Trustees. Attorney Dan Rader conducted the evaluation process and revealed that Key received an overall score of 4.22 out of five. Dan Rader said trustees evaluated Key on 150 different criteria and highlighted […]
