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Nurse Residency Program Prepares New Graduates for Success

Covenant Health is pleased to announce the implementation of a nurse residency program that will support newly graduated nurses as they transition from an educational setting to a fast-paced hospital environment.

Covenant Health Announces Leadership Appointments

Covenant Health, the major health system headquartered in Knoxville and the region’s largest employer, has announced internal leadership appointments.

Parkwest Therapy Center Manager Receives 2016 Buscetta Award

Mark Conley, manager of Parkwest Therapy Center, has been named winner of the 2016 Buscetta Award, given annually to an outstanding Covenant Health manager who personifies leadership excellence.

Covenant’s Knoxville Hospitals Part of “Little Hats, Big Hearts” Initiative

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center are part of the “Little Hats, Big Hearts” initiative.

Jeremy Biggs, Michael Hatmaker Receive Recognition from East Tennessee ACHE Chapter

Two Covenant Health administrators recently were recognized by the East Tennessee Healthcare Executives Association chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

Covenant Health Professionals Earn Advanced Certifications

Through advanced certification, healthcare professionals validate their mastery of skills, knowledge and abilities, and experience a sense of confidence and achievement. They also meet ongoing learning and practice requirements through recertification. Patients and families, employers and others all benefit from certification. Certification demonstrates to patients and families that the staff providing care has demonstrated experience, […]

Four Covenant Hospitals Recognized as Top Performers by The Joint Commission

Four Covenant Health Hospitals have been recognized as 2014 Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.

McKinley and VanderSteeg Recognized by THA at 77th Annual Meeting

VanderSteeg and McKinley were among 26 individuals honored during the THA event in which awards were presented in 14 categories, recognizing contributions from healthcare representatives ranging from hospital volunteers and frontline staff to trustees and executives.