CRMC Changes Visitor Policy
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has changed its visitor policy Wednesday allowing one visitor per emergency room patient. Each patient can designate one visitor throughout their stay at the hospital. That visitor will be the point of contact for all other family members for information about the patient. “We appreciate our community’s understanding and patience regarding […]
CRMC ER Patient Numbers Returning To Normal
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Room patient numbers have climbed back to normal levels. During the early days of the pandemic, emergency room visits dropped 50 percent. Emergency Room Physician Ken Colaric said most patients were too afraid to go after seeing virus reports in the media. “When the COVID event initiated, I think a […]
Firework Safety Key On Fourth
It’s the Fourth of July and fireworks injuries are a concern to local health providers. Last year Cookeville Regional Medical Center saw a decrease in fireworks related injuries. Emergency Room Physician Ken Colaric said two main injuries he sees are superficial burns and eye injuries. “Eye protection is obviously very important,” Colaric said. “Never stand […]
