VUMC sues Wellpath for nearly $900,000 in unpaid inmate medical bills

A major hospital system has filed a lawsuit against a health care provider it contracted with to provide services for Davidson County inmates.

ICYMI: Highpoint Health Breaks Ground on New Wilson County Emergency Department

A new freestanding emergency department is coming to Wilson County after Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas broke ground on the project along Highway 109 last month. The facility, called Highpoint Health Wilson County ER with Ascension Saint Thomas, is designed to provide emergency care closer to home for residents in central and western Wilson County. It will be located at 3940 TN-109, Lebanon, TN.

12 rural hospitals face closure in Tennessee

It's getting harder for small-town hospitals to keep their doors open in Tennessee, putting local medical care at risk for thousands of residents.

Vaccine executive order prompts questions from Rutherford County, TN school districts

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump has Tennessee school systems asking questions for their own students when it comes to required vaccinations.

TN pharmacy owner banned from handling controlled substances

CLAY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 65-year-old Celina man has been ordered to pay $450,000 and is banned from handling controlled substances after pleading guilty to healthcare for fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Tennessee, reported Thomas K. Weir was the majority owner of two pharmacies in...

Blood shortage affects Midstate hospitals

For the second time ever, the American Red Cross has declared a nationwide blood supply crisis. As a result, some hospitals are rearranging patient schedules to reserve blood supplies for emergencies and critical care. This includes Ascension Saint Thomas hospitals in Middle Tennessee. “Like many hospitals across the country, Ascension...

Dr. Adam Cochran brings hand-surgery expertise to TOA

Dr. Adam Cochran, one of the Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance’s newest practitioners, told Main Street Maury about his hand-surgery practice and the forward moves that the TOA has been making in Maury County. Cochran grew up in northeast Georgia and got his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. He...

Tennessee facing maternal health crisis

A new March of Dimes report shows a major gap in rural maternal health care in Tennessee.

12 rural hospitals face closure in Tennessee

Williamson Health sale could bring NICU upgrade

Plans surrounding the potential Williamson Health sale include a possible NICU upgrade that could expand specialized care across Middle Tennessee.

Jay Phipps Named Tennessee Pharmacist Of Year

McKenzie, Tenn.–Jay Phipps of Phipps Pharmacy in McKenzie was named the Pharmacist of the Year by the Tennessee Pharmacists Association. This is the highest honor bestowed by the TPA to a Tennessee pharmacist for exemplary leadership, service, and dedication to the profession. The Award is named for Tom C. Sharp.

Highpoint Health Breaks Ground on New Wilson County Emergency Department

A new freestanding emergency department is coming to Wilson County after Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas broke ground on the project along Highway 109 last month. Click for More News The facility, called Highpoint Health Wilson County ER with Ascension Saint Thomas, is designed to provide emergency care closer to home for residents in […] The post Highpoint Health Breaks Ground on New Wilson County Emergency Department appeared first on Wilson County Source .

Nursing Home Faces Scrutiny After Leaving Wheelchair Bound Resident On Side of Busy Road. And That Was Only the Beginning

A Robertson County nursing home is facing renewed questions after two troubling incidents surfaced within days of each other, reigniting concerns tied to a patient death earlier this year. The Waters of Springfield made headlines ... Read more

New Healthcare Clinic Opens at J.W. Wiseman Elementary in Portland

A new healthcare clinic is now open inside J.W. Wiseman Elementary School in Portland, providing primary and pediatric care for students, families and the community. More School News Highpoint Family Wellness and Pediatrics, a partnership between Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas and Sumner County Schools, officially opened with a community celebration that included tours […] The post New Healthcare Clinic Opens at J.W. Wiseman Elementary in Portland appeared first on Sumner County Source .

Tennessee Yanks Nursing Home Horror Reports From Public, Families Left in Dark

Tennessee has removed nursing home inspection and investigation reports from the state website, leaving families with less information when they are deciding where an aging parent or other loved one should receive care. The change means the state’s online facility listings may show disciplinary actions or older fines while omitting...