Thank you Sevier County for Voting us #1
Posted on November 4, 2020We are proud of our hospital and providers for being recognized by the Mountain Press in the annual Readers’ Choice award section. Sevier County residents can nominate and vote for businesses and people as the best of the best in our community. We are honored the residents of Sevier County can continue to Count on […]
Read moreThe Pandemic Plan of Action
Posted on October 27, 2020LeConte Medical Center Team Launches a Full-Scale Attack on COVID-19 When COVID-19 patient Jason Stapleton, 41, arrived at LeConte Medical Center’s emergency department, he didn’t know he would soon be unconscious and fighting for his life. “As far as COVID-19 goes, a lot of people think it’s a joke,” Jason says. “I’m here to tell […]
Read moreInfection Prevention Week – DeEtta Shaffer
Posted on October 22, 2020The role of LeConte Medical Center’s infection preventionist (IP) is always important, leading the efforts to prevent infection in the hospital and keeping our patients safe. Infection prevention initiatives include hand washing, employee education related to safety and infection control, sharing best practices and tracking improvements in performance. This year, International Infection Prevention Week has […]
Read more“Rays of Hope Shining Down…”
Posted on October 21, 2020Cancer Survivor Presents Gift of Stained Glass Art to LeConte Comprehensive Breast Center Kathy Dobson keeps up with her preventive health appointments and always follows doctor’s orders. That’s why she was stunned when a malignant tumor revealed itself during a routine visit in March 2012. Dobson was visiting the LeConte Comprehensive Breast Center for her […]
Read moreLeConte Medical Center Named a Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek
Posted on October 12, 2020LeConte Medical Center is named among “Best Maternity Hospitals 2020” by Newsweek. The distinction was awarded to 231 facilities in 36 states and LeConte Medical Center is one of only four hospitals in Tennessee to be included. Newsweek partnered with The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that reports on the safety and quality performance […]
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Posted on September 23, 2020LeConte’s Registration/Financial Services Manager Has Surgery at “My Hospital” First impressions matter to Samantha McGill. That’s why she takes pride in her role as the registration and financial services manager at LeConte Medical Center. Leading her team by example, McGill greets each visitor and guest with a smile because it sets the tone for their […]
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