JAMES WYATT NAMED CARE AMBASSADOR FOR FEBRUARY, 2010
Cumberland Medical Center is pleased to announce that James Wyatt, Floor Tech, Environmental Services, has been chosen as CMC’s CARE Ambassador for February, 2010. James has been an employee of CMC since May 13, 2002. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER HONORS EMPLOYEES AT SEMI-ANNUAL SERVICE AWARDS LUNCHEON
Fifty-one employees were honored by Cumberland Medical Center for their combined 655 total years of service during the hospital’s semi-annual Employee Service Awards luncheon.  Ed Anderson, CEO of Cumberland Medical Center and J. W. Brown, Chairman of the Board, were on hand to present employees service awards in the 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 year categories. Read More...

CMC’S CAMPUS TO BECOME TOBACCO FREE ON MARCH 1ST
Cumberland Medical Center announced earlier this month plans to implement a new tobacco-free policy at all its facilities and its campus for patients, visitors, and employees effective Monday, March 1, 2010. Read More...

LYNN HARNER NAMED CARE AMBASSADOR FOR JANUARY, 2010
Cumberland Medical Center is pleased to announce that Lynn Harner, Secretary to Vice President of Professional Services, has been chosen as CMC’s CARE Ambassador for January, 2010. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER HOLDS CPAP SUPPORT GROUP
Cumberland Medical Center has organized a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) users group for people with sleep apnea. The group has been formed to help those who are dealing with sleep disorders and similar problems associated with sleep apnea.  These meetings focus on patient education and mutual support. Read More...

DR. BARRY WAGNER NAMED PRESIDENT-ELECT OF CMC, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010
Dr. Barry Wagner has been named President-elect of Cumberland Medical Center, effective January 1, 2010. The CMC Board of Directors announced this decision following its November 23, 2009 meeting. Dr. Wagner will serve with Edwin S. Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, in a transition period through July 2010. At the end of the transition period, Dr. Wagner will be named CEO for CMC. The selection was based on an ad hoc committee’s recommendation to the Board of Directors. Read more...

VETERAN RECEIVES MEDALS AFTER 54 YEARS
Sapp was drafted into the military on April 6, 1953, while living in Crossville, TN. He was sent to Ft. Lewis, Washington for basic training and was attached to the 44th division of the Illinois National Guard. After boot camp, he was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington for anti-aircraft training for 16 weeks. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS NEW SUPPORT GROUP
Cumberland Medical Center is organizing a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) users group for people with sleep apnea. The group has been formed to help those who are dealing with sleep disorders and similar problems associated with sleep apnea.  This meeting focuses on patient education and mutual support. Read More...

CREATING A WORLD WITH MORE BIRTHDAYS
Your birthday is the one day that is all about you and celebrating your life. Although many people think of birthdays as a reminder that they’re getting older, at the American Cancer Society, every birthday is a victory. Because a world with more birthdays is a world with less cancer – and that’s definitely something to celebrate! Read More...

CMC LAUNCHES i-SUITE - A FULLY INTEGRATED, HIGH-DEFINITION OPERATION ROOM SUITE
Cumberland Medical Center is pleased to announce the recent renovation and opening of four (4) i-Suite Operating Rooms – a group of fully integrated, high-definition operating rooms best described as “operating rooms of the future.” Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER - KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW
As many of you have heard or read, the “Swine Flu” or Influenza H1N1 is taking over the media.  As your medical services provider, Cumberland Medical Center would like to share accurate information about this disease in order for you and your family to be prepared. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER - KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW
At Cumberland Medical Center, we are dedicated to keeping our community informed of all current billing regulations; especially Medicare billing practices. When patients arrive at our facility for same day surgery or are admitted to a nursing unit for “observation” status, Medicare does NOT reimburse or cover the cost of medications taken orally. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER BEGINS HOSPITALIST PROGRAM
In an ongoing effort to provide an additional level of care to its hospitalized patients, Cumberland Medical Center is pleased to pilot a new program to provide hospitalist services to its patients beginning in April, 2009. Dr. Chad Halford is the Assistant Director for Cumberland Medical Center’s hospitalist program and will guide the program as it grows serving the medical community and the patient community to its fullest potential. Read More...

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION/TRAINING IS A CRITICAL PART OF PATIENTS' SUCCESS WITH DIABETES
Accreditation demonstrates to YOU that a Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) program meets accepted standards for providing quality services from the American Diabetes Association. Insurance companies often look for this designation when determining reimbursement. As an example, accreditation is necessary to obtain Medicare reimbursement for DSMT. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER - KEEPING YOU "IN THE KNOW"
At Cumberland Medical Center, we are dedicated to keeping our community informed of all current billing regulations; especially Medicare billing practices. When patients arrive at our facility for same day surgery or are admitted to a nursing unit for “observation” status, Medicare does NOT reimburse or cover the cost of medications taken orally. Read More...

PATIENT SAFETY DVD ENCOURAGES CONSUMERS TO PLAY ACTIVE ROLE IN PREVENTING HOSPITAL INFECTIONS
The life-saving benefits of hand hygiene are the subject of a new patient safety DVD developed by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Safe Care Campaign.  Read More...     

CLICK HERE to view Hand Hygiene Saves Lives Video

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER “Keeping you in the Know”
While you are a patient or visitor at Cumberland Medical Center, rest assured our staff is committed to providing top notch care. To ensure you have a voice in your care, Cumberland Medical Center has installed a quality/safety hotline. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER KEEPING YOU “IN THE KNOW” ABOUT DENTAL CLAIMS
At Cumberland Medical Center’s Emergency Department, we are ready to treat problems which come our way. Unfortunately, not every complaint is considered reimbursable by Medicare. In today’s issue, we will focus on dental claims through our emergency department. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER - “IN THE KNOW”
Continuing our discussion with patient safety, patients can implement “extra” procedures to aid in their hospitalization being trouble free. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER KEEPING YOU “IN THE KNOW”
Healthcare certainly is different from the care rendered twenty years ago! Today, patients are encouraged to participate in their health plan. All patients have a right to receive care as well as a right to understand and make informed decisions regarding that care. Read More...

"KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW: ADMISSION STATUS"
Many patients admitted to Cumberland Medical Center are admitted as an “Observation Patient”. In an effort to decrease confusion and enhance understanding, we will review WHY this status is ordered and WHAT this means to you as a patient. Read More...

CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER KEEPING YOU "IN THE KNOW"
At Cumberland Medical Center, we are dedicated to keeping our community informed of all current billing regulations; especially Medicare billing practices. When patients arrive at our facility for same day surgery or are admitted to a nursing unit for “observation” status, Medicare does NOT reimburse or cover the cost of medications taken orally. Read More...

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