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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CRMC Opens New 4 West Neuro Unit, Expanding UC Care
Cookeville Regional’s major expansion in neurological care now complete, as hospital leaders officially opened the new 4 West Neuro Stepdown unit Tuesday. CRMC 4 West Director of Nursing Laura Kee said the new unit will focus on neurological and neurosurgical care, including stroke patients. Kee said they will provide a level of rehabilitation and treatment […]
Foundation, Home Builders Partner On Ramps For Needy
The Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation has partnered with the Upper Cumberland Home Builders Association to build accessibility ramps for those in need. Foundation Director John Bell said the program will provide ADA-compliant ramps for individuals who need improved accessibility at their homes but cannot afford the cost. Bell said the foundation regularly works with patients […]
New CRMC 24/7 Teleneurology Expands Access For Patients
Cookeville Regional has launched a new 24/7 teleneurology partnership with Ascension Saint Thomas to expand access to advanced stroke and neurological care for patients across the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Regional CEO Buffy Key said the agreement strengthens local care by keeping patients in the region while adding immediate access to board-certified neurologists. The service is […]
