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Can’t Keep a Good Woman Down

Crab Orchard Resident Praises Shoulder Replacements  At 57, Darlene Norris of Crab Orchard has always worked hard. She has exerted herself as a housekeeper, heavily relying on her body’s mobility to provide and care for her family. Over the years, extreme shoulder pain and discomfort started to bring her down.  She reflected on her experience […]

CMC Ladies Night Out Mammogram Party, Dinner

Tuesday, October 15 Cumberland Medical Center will host a fun-filled evening in support of breast health on Tuesday, October 15. Annual mammograms can help save a woman’s life. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so there is no better time to schedule a screening mammogram and learn more about breast health. The American Cancer Society […]

CMC to Hold Fairfield Glade Health Fair, Physician Talks

Cumberland Medical Center will hold its Fairfield Glade Wellness Block Party and Health Fair on Wednesday, September 11 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the CMC Medical Arts Building located at 130 Stonehenge Drive in Fairfield Glade. The event is free of charge and appointments are not required.  In conjunction with the Wellness Block Party and Health Fair, CMC will hold two physician talks at the Fairfield Glade Conference Center located at 128 Stonehenge Drive.

Cumberland Medical Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary as a Member of Covenant Health

Cumberland Medical Center recently celebrated its fifth anniversary as a member of Covenant Health. The medical center joined the health system in early 2014. Community leaders and representatives from CMC and Covenant Health were on hand to commemorate the occasion. Speakers at a fifth-anniversary luncheon included David Bunch, president and chief administrative officer of Cumberland […]

Spring into Good Health with CMC “Hike for Health” Series

In support of improving the overall quality of health of the residents of the Cumberland Plateau, Cumberland Medical Center will host a Hike for Health series. It is a free guided hiking opportunity comprised of 13 weekly one-mile hikes starting at 10:30 a.m. Those who are interested are welcome to join in the hiking series at any time.

CMC Cancer Center Earns ACR Radiation Accreditation

Becomes First East of Nashville Cumberland Medical Center’s Cancer Center is the first cancer center east of Nashville to earn the American College of Radiology (ACR) Radiation Oncology accreditation.  “This is a tremendous honor because the ACR’s rigorous process took an in-depth review of our radiation oncology program to ensure it meets or excels in […]

Dr. Sherrill to Present at CMC Diabetes Support Group Lunch

Cumberland Medical Center’s Diabetes Support Group will welcome Dr. John Sherrill, who serves as medical director for the program and is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician with Crossville Medical Group, as its guest speaker Monday, March 18 at noon. The meeting will be held in CMC Conference Center C on the second floor and lunch will be provided to those who RSVP by calling (931) 459-7164.

Dr. Gunderson Presents on Hip Pain Management at Good Samaritan Society, Jan. 31

Learn insight on options with hip pain, discomfort  Hip pain can hinder one’s overall health and wellbeing. Overtime, one who experiences hip pain is more likely to either discontinue activities or over compensate their walk or posture, which can have a negative impact on their body’s alignment. Join Dr. Tyler Gunderson with Cumberland Orthopedics for […]