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Cookeville Regional Medical Center vascular surgeon Dr. Michael Sywak has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Sywak is one of 2,350 surgeons from around the world inducted into the organization, marking this year’s class of inductees as one of the largest ever. Sywak earned his medical degree in 2011 from St. George’s University in Granada, ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional has adopted a mandatory COVID vaccine policy Friday in response to the new rule coming down from the federal government. According to the policy, mandates will be in place for employees, volunteers, students, contract staff, vendors and medical staff. These employees have a deadline of December 5th. Workers will also have the option to apply for exemption based ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center has launched a new campaign: “Catch-up On Your Check-ups.” The hospital hopes to emphasize the importance of getting regular check-ups, especially after having to forego them during the pandemic. Dr. Ernest Buchanan, family practice physician and CRMC board of trustees member, said that regular check-ups are an essential part of maintaining good health. “Our great goal ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center began a series of COVID vaccine clinics Friday. All three vaccines will be available for free today, Wednesday and Thursday. Report to the North Patient Tower lobby from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. No appointment is needed. For those receiving a third vaccination, bring the card showing prior vaccination. Read More »

Cookeville Regional has began a 12-month process to update its branding and signage. Chief Strategy Officer Ricky Shelton said through analytics and research, the hospital has found a new color scheme of orange, light blue and dark blue. “What we’re trying to do is provide a consistent brand image for the medical center,” Shelton said. “We’re starting with the existing ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center project current COVID trends to remain steady over the next two to three months. CEO Paul Korth said that the hospital has seen a significant decrease in COVID patients that have been admitted to the facility. “Internally, we’re probably thinking that the numbers were currently at, which have hovered around 20 to 25 for a couple ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center celebrates another year as a silver status Safe Sleep for Infants hospital. Director of Women’s Services Rebecca Kojak said the certification means that the CRMC is a designated place that practices safe sleep principles and can give parents information on the topic. “Through education to staff and providers, education to the public, and outreach to the ... Read More »

COVID cases at Cookeville Regional have decreased by 50 percent over the last two and a half weeks. As of Tuesday, there are a total of 52 COVID hospitalizations with 7 patients in the ICU. That’s down from a high of 117 in early September. 38 of the 52 hospitalized patients are unvaccinated and 6 patients have an unknown vaccination ... Read More »

Dr. Bruce Johnson finished his term as Chief of Staff at his last meeting on the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Thursday night. Johnson has been a member since 2017 serving on various committees during his tenure as Chief of Staff. The CRMC Board of Trustees approved a resolution thanking him for his efforts as both a board ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center wants to move forward with renovations of the West Tower’s 4th and 5th floors. The CRMC Board of Trustees Planning Committee approved the plan Tuesday night to begin architectural and engineering plans with Gresham-Smith. CEO Paul Korth said that he wants the project to begin work now, so they can begin the construction at the earliest ... Read More »