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 Imposes Annual Temporary Visitor Restrictions
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has imposed its annual temporary visitor restrictions to reduce the spread of illnesses. The restrictions prohibit those under the age of 16 and anyone showing signs of illness from visiting the hospital unless seeking medical attention. CRMC Director of Marketing and Communications Hannah Davis said the hospital imposed the restrictions as […]
Health Expert: UC Winter Bringing A Rise In COVID Cases
A local health expert said COVID cases in the Upper Cumberland are expected to rise as we get deeper into the winter season. Cookeville Regional Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said do not expect a severe rise in COVID cases. Etter said the outlook will be similar to last winter. Etter said CRMC is already […]
CRMC Proceeding With New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Cookeville City Council has given the go-ahead for Cookeville Regional to proceed with a joint partnership for a new Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital. Cookeville Regional will share ownership with Encompass Health 50-50 on the new facility. The medical center will pursue an estimated $25 million bond to cover nearly half of the construction cost. The facility […]
CRMC Close To Moving Forward On Rehabilitation Facility
Cookeville Regional told the Cookeville City Council during a Monday work session it is close to moving forward with the new inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Cookeville Regional would need the council’s approval to finalize a joint venture with Encompass Health. That includes a ground lease agreement, and approval to issue bonds for the construction of the […]
Type 2 Diabetes Requires Intake Control, Watch For Issues
With lots of good food during the holidays, a local endocrinologist said those with Type 2 Diabetes need a plan to control their intake during the holiday season. Cookeville Regional Medical Center Endocrinologist Shirisha Vallepu said people with Type 2 diabetes tend to struggle during the holidays due to the amount of unhealthy food typically […]
CRMC Endocrinology Moving To New Location On Friday
Cookeville Regional Endocrinology Office will begin its move into a new location starting this Friday. The office will be moving to the hospital’s campus, at 145 West 4th Street. Endocrinology Office Site Manager Ginger Flatt said the new office location will allow for more exam rooms and a larger waiting area. “It’s very important,” Flatt […]
CRMC Preparing For South Tower Tax Exempt Bond
Cookeville Regional beginning work to acquire a tax-exempt bond to fund the South Tower Project. Board Chairman Danny Rader said if and when CRMC is ready to move forward with the South Tower Project, it will have to be financed through tax-exempt bonds. Rader said the project is still under design, which will determine if […]
CRMC Sees Significant Improvement In Turnover Rate
Cookeville Regional saw an 8.2 percent reduction in employee turnover last year, according to a report Thursday to the Board of Trustees. Employee turnover rate stood at 22.4 percent. Human Resource Officer Angel Lewis said the improvement was the biggest win of the entire report. Lewis said boosted morale contributed to the improvement. “We do […]
Tech Using $1.5M Grant To Train Sexual Assault Nurses
Tennessee Tech Whitson-Hester School of Nursing will use a $1.5 million grant to recruit and train sexual assault nurse examiners. The professionals conduct exams to collect evidence for rape victims and sexual assault survivors. Tennessee Tech Nursing Professor Ann Hellman said sexual assault survivors in the region have to travel to Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville […]
