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Brush up on stroke risk factors and symptoms to protect your health CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee – In the midst of all the gifts and good times, the holidays also come with a higher risk for medical emergencies, including stroke. Celebrations often include rich foods and alcohol, and busier social calendars can leave less time for exercise and sleep. Added stress from holiday preparations, shopping for gifts, increased expenses or traveling, along with millions of other holiday activities can affect the body.... ... Read More

CLARKSVILLE, TN (November 14, 2024) – Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville was recently awarded ten Zero Harm Awards from The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA). This is THA’s inaugural Zero Harm Awards, a new initiative recognizing outstanding achievements in patient safety across Tennessee hospitals. These awards, developed in collaboration with the Tennessee Center for Patient Safety (TCPS) and the THA Quality Committee, celebrate Tennova’s clinical departments that have reached zero healthcare-associa... ... Read More

CLARKSVILLE, TN (August 12, 2024) –The midpoint of the year is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that ... ... Read More

Clarksville, TN, June 26, 2024 – As Independence Day approaches, Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety to prevent injuries and avoid a trip to the emergency department. While fireworks have been an integral part of Fourth of July festivities since 1777, it has not been without risk and should be handled only by experienced pyro technicians. “Leave the fireworks to the professionals,” said Dr. Benjamin Heavrin, emergency department physician. “By attending communi... ... Read More

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville is now offering cardiac intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) therapy, an innovative new technology that can safely and effectively fracture resistant calcium blockages to prepare a patient’s coronary arteries for stenting, improving blood flow. The IVL system uses sonic pressure waves to fracture challenging calcium build-up in coronary arteries, while minimizing trauma to a patient’s vessel wall. IVL is used when the build-up of calcium in a patient’s arter... ... Read More

CLARKSVILLE, TN, May 7, 2024 – Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville today announced that Lesley Arcala, R.N., has been selected to receive its Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, given in recognition of the critical role nurses play in treating our patients, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. Lesley was chosen for her outstanding contributions in the areas of crisis le... ... Read More

CLARKSVILLE, TN (May 2, 2024) – Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Tyler Morris* now offers robotic assisted knee replacement at Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville. Compared to traditional joint replacement surgery, robotic surgery involves the use of advanced technology and can often navigate and operate with improved accuracy under his guidance. “During surgery, intra-operative sensors and robotic software can ensure increased precision and soft tissue balancing, allowing for more precise implants” states Dr. Morri... ... Read More

Clarksville, TN (April 25, 2024) – In May, Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit tennovaclar... ... Read More

Clarksville, TN (April 25, 2024) – Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville is seeking Youth Volunteers, known as VolunTeens, for the summer 2024 program. Young people between the ages of 14 and 18 and currently in high school may apply. Up to 20 applicants will be accepted for the 2 week session, held July 15 through 26. The 2024 program will have a strong medical emphasis and is directed toward students on a medical career path. Teens must participate in all 10 days of the program, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. ... ... Read More

Clarksville, TN, April 8, 2024 – The Wound Care Clinic at Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville has once again been recognized with the Healogics Center of Distinction award for continued excellence in wound healing. Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville’s Wound Care Clinic has achieved patient satisfaction rates higher than 96 percent, and a comprehensive heal rate of greater than 96 percent, along with several other quality standards. The Center was recognized by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of adva... ... Read More