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Congratulations to DAISY Honoree, Tracy Smaron

Excerpt from oncology nurse, Tracy Smaron’s DAISY Award presentation given by Mike Cavacos, Methodist Medical Center’s Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. Today we are here to recognize Tracy Smaron as our latest DAISY award nominee.  The DAISY award recognizes nurses who provide extraordinary care and for those who might not be familiar, it is […]

Pediatric Therapy is a Work of HeART

Playing is how children learn the foundation for aca­demic skills such as math­ematics, reading, writing and social skills. It’s their main occupation and consumes the majority of their days. When a child cannot play or participate in activities, physical, emotional and social issues can develop. Seeking help early is the best first step parents can […]

Patient Experience Excellence – Team Member Focus

Last month we celebrated a very special person for a very special reason.  You see, every month we read and review comments from our patients based on their experiences.  We use these comments to learn what worked well and maybe what we need to improve going forward.  It also gives us an opportunity to recognize […]

Welcome Misty McCray, FNP-BC

Misty McCray, FNP-BC is the newest nurse joining the medical team at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Learn more about Misty!

Cardiac Care, Comfort When It Matters Most

Ruth and David Borck were traveling through Tennessee on their way home to Illinois after a trip to Florida. It was during an overnight stop in Fairfield Glade when Ruth awoke in the night struggling to breathe. An ambulance took her to Cumberland Medical Center in Cross­ville, where she was stabi­lized and told she was […]

Welcome Parkway Cardiology Associates

We’re excited to announce Parkway Cardiology Associates has joined our healthcare system as a member of Covenant Medical Group. Learn more.

Welcome Ryan Semko, DO

We’re proud to welcome family medicine physician Dr. Ryan Semko to our primary care team! Learn more about Dr. Semko’s training and interests.

Be a Superhero! Wear Your Mask.

Huge thanks to Oak Ridge and other area school districts for the efforts they are taking to navigate this new year of both virtual and in-person learning.  If you have elected to send your child back to school for in-person learning, you may be concerned with how to ensure your child wears their face mask. […]