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An elderly White County resident passed away at Cookeville Regional Monday marking the 11th COVID-19 patient to die at the facility. The patient had underlying health conditions, according to CRMC Public Relations Director Melahn Finley. As of Monday afternoon, 21 patients are currently being treated for COVID at the medical center, down from last week. Nine of the patients are ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional reported two deaths from COVID-19 since Thursday bringing the pandemic total to ten. Public Relations Director Melahn Finley said both patients were elderly patients with underlying health issues. A total of 25 patients are being treated at CRMC for COVID-19. Ten of those patients are in intensive care. Finley said 12 other patients have tests pending. The State ... Read More »

The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees recognized Robert Duncan for his service to the board Thursday night. “Thank you Mr. Duncan for your dedication to the medical center,” Board Chairman Wayne Spain said. “You’ve been a vital part of this board. We will truly miss your participation and expertise.” Duncan will retire after seven years on the board. The board ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional will upgrade 43 patient beds and nine stretchers under a plan approved by the CRMC Finance Committee. The $895,000 project is part of an on-going effort to refurbish the most basic of hospital tools, according to CEO Paul Korth. “We try to every couple of years put a large dollar amount in there for bed replacements,” Korth said. ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional CEO Paul Korth said slow test results are a problem at CRMC and across the health care system. “Test results have slowed down because of the amount of testing that is being done,” Korth said. “It’s taking four to five, six days to get test results back.” Korth said the fix would be in-house testing where a hospital ... Read More »

An elderly COVID patient died at Cookeville Regional Tuesday night bringing the pandemic number to eight. CRMC Public Relations Director Melahn Finley said an elderly patient, dealing with underlying conditions, passed away. Since COVID arrived in March, CRMC has treated 105 patients. Wednesday’s patient total fell to 22 positive cases with 10 in intensive care. The State Health Department reports ... Read More »

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 »