TTU And CRMC Partnership Successful In Nursing Research
Tennessee Tech Whitson-Hester School of Nursing’s partnership with Cookeville Regional Medical Center has proven to be successful for Nursing research. Tennessee Tech Nurse Research Liaison Dr. Susan Piras said the partnership began in 2019 and has since completed several research publications around bedside nurses in the ICU. Piras said the partnership has allowed CRMC bedside […]
Foundation Hosting Hospice Conference, Big Need In UC
The Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation will host a free community-wide hospice care conference Friday to address hospice and palliative care, and what that looks like here in the Upper Cumberland. Foundation Director John Bell said several hospice and palliative care experts will speak on different topics, like pain management and the difference between hospice care […]
CRMC Using Region’s Need To Design New South Tower
Cookeville Regional’s new south tower project has reached the schematic design phase. CEO Buffy Key told Board of Trustees members Tuesday the phase includes planning what might be housed on each floor. Key said CRMC is using a strategy forecaster to determine the best use for the facility’s space. “Honestly, we are looking at everything,” […]
CRMC Foundation Hosting Family Bike Ride In Algood
The CRMC Charitable Foundation invites families to enjoy an Algood Bike Ride this weekend. Foundation Director John Bell said the free event is family focused. Bell said Families in attendance can participate in one of two mile-long guided bike rides on the rail trail. Bell said it is good for kids to see their parents […]
Big Beautiful Bill May Have Mixed Impact On Rural Hospitals
Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO Buffy Key said the total impact of the new federal budget may be a mixed impact on rural hospitals. Key said she does have some concerns with the new bill, especially as it relates to Medicaid. “I do think there’s some reasons to probably look at Medicaid a little closer,” […]
CRMC Investigating Ransomware Attack, Personal Info
Cookeville Regional Medical Center is still investigating the ransomware attack it suffered several weeks ago. CEO Buffy Key said CRMC hired a company to continue the investigation. Key said the process takes a lot of time to uncover all the facts. “The fact that they haven’t told us anything yet is to me a positive […]
CRMC Using New Opioid Funds For Navigator Program
Cookeville will send additional opioid abatement money to Cookeville Regional to assist residents through its Substance Abuse Navigator Program. Substance Abuse Navigator John Johnson told the CRMC Board of Trustees Thursday the program is designed to help connect patients who visit the hospital to recovery services and navigate the recovery process. Johnson said navigating the […]
Wound Care Move Complete, 4 West Changes Progressing
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s relocation of the Wound Care Center is complete. The Wound Care Center opened at the new location on Cedar Avenue back in March, but CEO Buffy Key said it took several months to finish the move. “We’ve got a great team over there,” Key said. “We actually partnered with a company […]
Local Expert Calls Dark Web A Harmful Place For Data
A local cybersecurity expert said the dark web is a dangerous place for personal information and a marketplace for criminals. Potential Cookeville Regional employee and patient information discovered on the dark web earlier this week. Rich Van Etten said criminals use this information in a variety of ways. “They’ll sell a list of credit cards, […]
Information From CRMC Attack Found On Dark Web
A cybersecurity expert found Cookeville Regional employee or patient information for sale Tuesday morning on the dark web, the part of the internet associated with illegal activities. The expert provided screenshots to TheUCNow.Com of Tennessee drivers licenses, social security numbers, medical records, and tax records. The photos show clear images of people associated with Cookeville […]
