Cumberland Medical Turns 75, Wharton’s Work Remembered
As Cumberland Medical Center prepares for its 75th birthday celebration this week, the contributions of Dr. May Cravath Wharton will be remembered. Cumberland County Assistant Archivist Lori Bowers said Wharton originally started several small clinics throughout Cumberland County to address the lack of healthcare access. Bowers said while working the clinics, Wharton got the idea […]
Rose’s District Director Passes Away Wednesday
Rebecca Foster, District Director for Congressman John Rose, died Wednesday morning after battling cancer. Foster accepted the job in 2019 after serving as Chief Nursing Officer of Cumberland Medical Center for six years. She spent 29 years in health care before taking the job in Rose’s Cookeville office. “Rebecca knew each day and the good […]
CMC Hiring Fair Tuesday
Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville is hosting a hiring fair Tuesday. Housekeeping, nursing, and administration are some of the positions available. Covenant Health Recruiter Matt Clingon said you do not need a medical background for some of the jobs available. “We’re looking for positive and friendly people that have a desire to put our patients […]
Jamestown To Investigate Involuntary Bankruptcy
The City Of Jamestown will investigate the possibility of an involuntary bankruptcy filing against Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s owner, Rennova. Jamestown City Attorney Baley Allred shared multiple options on how the city might work to return health care to Fentress County during a Monday board of aldermen work session. The community has been without emergency […]
Crossville Man Arrested For Threatening Nurses
A Crossville man faces charges of disorderly conduct after threatening to run his car through the Cumberland Medical Center lobby. Crossville Police arrested 49-year-old Michael Ray Davis Thursday morning. Upon arrival at the hospital, police found Davis yelling obscenities at nurses. Police asked Davis to calm down and he refused. Officers got Davis to admit […]
