Clarksville, Tenn. – Today, Tennova Healthcare—one of the state’s largest health networks—announced its expansion to Clarksville with the addition of Gateway Medical Center. With this alliance, Gateway’s name changes to Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville.
Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville, University Medical Center in Lebanon, Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, Heritage Medical Center in Shelbyville and Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma join the system formed over four years ago to enhance access and improve coordination of care for patients in the communities they serve.
Tennova is one of the largest healthcare systems in the state with 17 hospitals and more than 100 physician clinics. The network includes approximately 2,600 licensed beds, 2,400 physicians on the combined active medical staffs, and 9,600 employees, with more than 75,000 admissions and 460,000 emergency department visits each year.
“This is an exciting time not only for our employees, physicians and volunteers, but also for our patients and this community,” said Mark Marsh, Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville CEO. “Being part of the Tennova Healthcare network will help us continue to meet the health needs of our community for years to come and offer access to new resources that will support personalized, high quality care.”
As part of a statewide network, hospitals share expertise and resources that improve access to care, physician recruitment and quality of care. Other programs and services are also part of the network. There is no change in ownership; all network facilities continue to be affiliated with Community Health Systems.
To celebrate the announcement with the community, Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville will host “Tennova Night” at the APSU Men’s and Women’s basketball game on Saturday, February 27 beginning at 4 p.m. The first 1,500 fans in attendance that night will receive an APSU / Tennova Healthcare Rally Towel.
Tennova makes it easy for individuals and their families to access network physicians, hospitals and related services with one phone number and one website: 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) and www.Tennova.com.