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Cleveland, TN – In May, Tennova Healthcare – Cleveland 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 – Cleveland 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 tennovacleveland.com/womens-health... ... Read More
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Cleveland, TN (January 24, 2024) It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease... ... Read More
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Cleveland, TN (January 11, 2024) – If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise across the U.S with the CDC trackers show flu activity affecting over 13% of the population here in Tennessee and more people visiting the emergency department or needing hospitalizations for treatment of severe symptoms. The symptoms for each condition are similar and it’s important to know when they signa... ... Read More
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Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end Cleveland, TN (October 25, 2023) As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is an excellent time to review your outstanding healthcare needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts while you still can. “In considering their health care needs, people should also consider the best strategy for using the... ... Read More
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Knoxville, TN (June 22, 2023) –Tennova Healthcare has announced that effective May 15, 2023, the hospitals and physician clinics of Tennova Healthcare will again be part of the BlueCare, TennCare Select and BlueCare Plus networks. BlueCare, TennCare Select and BlueCare Plus members will have in-network access to the services of all seven of the Tennova Healthcare hospitals: Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville, Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland, North Knoxville Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center, Jeff... ... Read More
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Cleveland, TN (May 23, 2023) – Now the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women start getting regular mammograms at age 40. The recommendation is in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in black women. More than 20 million women in the U.S. are between the ages of 40 and 49 and are now covered under the recommendation. Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland is encouraging women to schedule their screening now, because when breast cancer is det... ... Read More
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CLEVELAND, TN (January 20, 2023) Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, ... ... Read More
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Cleveland, TN (December 21, 2022) – Winter holidays, parties and social gatherings often provide opportunities to overindulge, but when it comes to alcohol, moderation is important for maintaining good heart health. “Holiday heart syndrome,” or atrial fibrillation (AFib) brought on by binge drinking, can occur in healthy adults without any existing heart conditions and is commonly diagnosed around the holidays. AFib is an irregular and sometimes rapid heart rhythm that if left untreated can lead to bloo... ... Read More
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Cleveland, TN (November 22, 2022) – Strokes, or “brain attacks,” claim the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans each year. As the fifth leading killer and the most common cause of disability, strokes devastate individuals and families every day. However, strokes can be prevented by up to 80% through adopting a healthy lifestyle and controlling stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. According to the National Stroke Association, two million brain cells die every minute d... ... Read More
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Cleveland, TN (November 8, 2022) – Millions of Americans struggle with seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), each year. Commonly brought on during the fall and winter, the condition can occur during any seasonal change and last as long as four or five months. People with SAD may feel lethargic or moody and tend to sleep more. Symptoms also can include social withdrawal, trouble concentrating, weight gain, and feelings of depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Heal... ... Read More
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