CRMC Trainers To Serve Putnam Schools Again In New Year
Cookeville Regional officials will once again provide athletic trainer services to the three Putnam County Schools at no cost. The agreement between Putnam County Schools and CRMC expires at the end of next school year. Cookeville Regional Marketing and Communications Director Hannah Davis said CRMC will evaluate the contract closer to the renewal date to […]
CRMC Budget Passes; Concerns About ER & Medicaid Cuts
Cookeville Regional’s new fiscal year budget approved by Cookeville City Council on first reading, but not before some concern about ER wait times. A resident asked CEO Buffy Key what was being done in this budget to reduce those times. Key said the problem is universal in health care today. “We have been working on […]
CRMC Celebrates Tennessee Heart Expansion Grand Opening
The Tennessee Heart expansion project celebrated at a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon. The expansion doubles the size of the Cookeville facility and puts all of the Cookeville Regional cardiology resources under one roof. Director of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Debbie Baker said a center like this has been a dream for nearly two decades. […]
New Survey Shows CRMC Patient Safety Improved Since ’23
New survey results show Cookeville Regional Medical Center made strong gains in its patient safety culture. CRMC Associate Chief Nursing Officer Chevelle Johnson said the survey gives feedback on patient safety and how the hospital is operating. Survey results show that CRMC had nine percent improvement in communication about errors, a six percent improvement in […]
CRMC Borrowing $13 Million For New Inpatient Hospital
Cookeville Regional Medical Center will borrow funds up to $13 million to construct a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital. CRMC received authorization from the Cookeville City Council to borrow the funds on Thursday. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the expansion is needed. “We are keeping people in the community, which is so important as a health care […]
White County Enters Into New Transport Deal With CRMC
The White County Commission voted Monday night to enter into a new reimbursement agreement with Cookeville Regional. EMS Director Mike Kerr said this is the first agreement of its kind. Cookeville Regional will reimburse the county for non-emergency transfers if a patient is unable to pay. Kerr said the medical center approached him with the […]
CRMC Looking For Approval On New Prostate Care Treatment
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Finance Committee approved the purchase of a new aquablation system used for prostate care Tuesday.
CRMC Pet Buddy Program Again Seeing Growth
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Pet Buddy Program is seeing growth as more volunteers are deciding to lend a helping hand. CRMC Volunteer Service Coordinator Cindy Maxwell said the Pet Buddy Program is a group of volunteers that partner with pet therapy dogs and pet handlers to help gain extra feedback from the therapy sessions. Maxwell […]
CRMC Launches New Healthcare Payment System
Cookeville Regional has launched a new healthcare payment system for patients called Patient Financial Experience. CRMC Communication Supervisor Hannah Davis said patients can access the payment system online by using a computer or mobile device. Patients can track medical bills and set up payment plans. Davis said that with the new system, patients can now […]
Wound Care Center Improving Patient Experience
Cookeville Regional’s new Advanced Wound Care Center will allow for more efficiency and a better patient experience alongside the extra space.
