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DAISY Award Recipient – Christy Turner, BSN

For an excellent nurse, providing extraordinary care might seem like second nature – as if it was just part of their job. An excellent nurse displays empathic, compassionate care for every patient, no matter the situation or circumstance. For Christy Turner, BSN, being an excellent nurse is not a task, but a lifestyle she embodies […]

Meet the Staff Monday: Mike Wilcox

It’s Meet the Staff Monday and today we are getting to know Mike Wilcox, Facility Services Technician. Name: Mike Wilcox Job Title: Facility Services Technician Why did you choose to work at Morristown-Hamblen? I have 15 years of experience working in hospital maintenance. I enjoy this type of work. Being in the healthcare field allows me to work […]

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System Receives “A” Grade in Spring 2018 Hospital Safety Ratings

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System receives an “A” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2018 Hospital Safety Scores, ranking the hospital among the safest in the U.S.

Meet the Staff Monday: Lisa Mackiewicz

It’s Meet the Staff Monday and today we are getting to know Lisa Mackiewicz, Administrative Assistant. Name: Lisa Mackiewicz Job Title: Administrative Assistant Why did you choose to work at Morristown-Hamblen? I had worked in healthcare prior to moving to Morristown. So when a position opened up at MHHS, it was an answer to prayer. I also LOVE […]

Thyroid Disease Awareness

What is Thyroid Disease? The thyroid gland is an organ that controls many functions in your body. Diseases that affect the thyroid can affect your entire body and hurt your health over time. Thyroid disease is very common and is more likely to affect woman than men. Once diagnosed, treating the thyroid is usually very […]

Dining with Docs: Dr. Danielle Darter distinguishes healthy eating fact and fiction

The partnership between a medical professional with a healthful agenda and a local chef resulted in a dining experience that provided new and interesting flavors for the palette. Dr. Danielle Darter and chef Lawrence Phillips entertained and informed during the April 17 Dining with Docs held at Phillips’ venue, Little City Catering in downtown Morristown. […]

Peptic Ulcer Disease Awareness

Peptic ulcer disease affects 4.5 million people in the United States each year, and nearly 10% of the United States population has had a peptic ulcer at some time. Peptic ulcer disease refers to an ulcer of either the lining of the stomach or the lining of the duodenum, which is the part of the […]

Covenant Health Named Among Top Places to Work in Healthcare

Covenant Health has been named to the Becker’s Healthcare 2018 list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare,” which highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement and professional growth. According to Becker’s, the organizations on the list “offer benefits and opportunities for employees to build successful […]