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The number of positive COVID-19 cases at Cookeville Regional Medical Center increased to 24 Tuesday. A seventh COVID death reported as well. The elderly patient had underlying health conditions. Seven patients currently in ICU according to CRMC Public Relations Director Melahn Finley. All seven are stable. Meantime, State Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey said hospitals statewide are beginning to feel ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center reported its sixth COVID-related death Monday. According to a release from the hospital, the patient passed away last week but positive test results were not received until today. The release also said the elderly patient had underlying health conditions in addition to the virus. CRMC currently has 21 COVID inpatients, with 6 of those in the ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional’s number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital increased to 21 patients Monday. That sets a new high for hospitalizations at CRMC. Six of those patients are in intensive care, according to Director Of Public Relations Melahn Finley. The Tennessee Department of Health reported 33 new COVID-19 cases in Putnam County Monday with a total of 323 active cases. ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional’s Infectious Disease Specialist said the community has let its guard down concerning COVID-19. Dr. Mark Pierce said the surge does not surprise him following the state’s reopening. But Pierce said he worries it could continue to worsen. “We’ve seen clearly a increase in Putnam County as well as in other places,” Pierce said. “Part of that, I think, ... Read More »

A three-car accident along US 127 in Fentress County Tuesday left two people injured. 38-year-old Ben Jenkins of Clarkrange was travelling northbound when he came upon two vehicles stopped to make a left turn. Jenkins could not slow down, hitting the vehicle driven by 44-year-old David Smith of Jamestown. Jenkins’ vehicle overturned as he hit the right shoulder. Smith’s vehicle ... Read More »

The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees Finance Committee approved a plan to replace the Medical Center’s Cath Lab. The $3.63 million project includes a total renovation of the space and the purchase of new equipment. CEO Paul Korth said the budgeted upgrade will take about 18 months to complete. “We need to get started on this, we need to get ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional CEO Paul Korth said patients recently treated for COVID-19 seem sicker than previous cases. Seven people are currently being treated at CRMC. Putnam County reported a total of 676 COVID-19 cases Tuesday based on data from the Tennessee Department of Health. The county’s average number of new cases over the last 14 days stands at 7.5. “We kind ... Read More »

A motorcycle collision Saturday morning along Putnam County’s Highway 70 sent two California residents to the hospital. 73-year-old John Anderson of Lake Isabella, CA was life flighted to Erlanger Hospital Saturday morning. Anderson’s motorcycle was travelling eastbound on Highway 70 when he slowed for a turtle in the roadway. A motorcycle driven by the 57-year-old Daures Stephens Jr, also of ... Read More »

Local residents have donated more than 1,600 masks to Cookeville Regional Medical Center. CRMC officials began asking for donations as the COVID-19 outbreak began, The medical center was going through some 1,100 masks every ten days. Local residents got to work creating hand-sewn masks to assist front line workers. “What an amazing partnership with our community,” CEO Paul Korth said. ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO Paul Korth said most hospitals across the state are not requiring COVID-19 testing before elective procedures. CRMC is requiring such testing. That could be one potential reason Upper Cumberland COVID-19 cases are rising. “I know we as a community are testing more individuals than than other communities in the state,” Korth said. “The more people ... Read More »