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Be Still, My Heart - An Irregular Heartbeat May Increase Stroke Risk

TULLAHOMA, TN (September 1, 2020) - A fluttering heart isn’t always romantic – it can also be a sign of a health condition called atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, is a common heart condition affecting around 2.2 million people in the United States. While the condition, on its own, generally is not life-threatening, it can be a significant risk factor for stroke – a leading cause of death and disability.

Women: Do You Know the Four Symptoms that Occur More Often with Ovarian Cancer?

TULLAHOMA, TN (September 1, 2020) - September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It provides an opportunity to talk about this dangerous cancer and the fact that symptom awareness may be lifesaving.

Tennova Healthcare - Harton Among Nation's Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

TULLAHOMA, TN (August 18, 2020) - Tennova Healthcare – Harton has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2020. Tennova Healthcare - Harton is one of only 124 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.

Harton Enhances Neurosurgery Procedures

Jeff Cates, RN; Michael McAnly, RN; Seyed Emadian, PhD, MD; MicaJon Dykes, RN; Nathan Wood, RN; and Evan Smith, FNP

TULLAHOMA, TN (August 17, 2020) - Tennova Healthcare – Harton is the first in this region to perform their neurosurgery procedures using a surgical navigation system designed to help surgeons perform accurate procedures in the operating room. The system offers the most advanced technology – a combination of medical-grade hardware, software and specialized instruments – for neurosurgery and spine procedures.

Deciding Whether or Not to Breastfeed

August is National Breastfeeding Month which brings awareness to the benefits of breastfeeding and the healthy outcomes for babies who are breastfed. After having a baby, mothers are faced with many decisions. One of the most important is whether or not to breastfeed a newborn. For some mothers, breastfeeding is not an option because of health concerns for her or the baby. For others, breastfeeding is a good fit for both individuals. Still, others may be unsure if breastfeeding is right for them because of work constraints or personal reasons.

Boosters for Boomers

TULLAHOMA, TN (August 18, 2020) - Americans are constantly redefining what is considered “old.” Sixty is the new 50; 70 is the new 60 and we all live longer than ever before. But as we age, we become more susceptible to illness and disease. For adults over the age of 60, these illnesses can be very serious. The good news is that many illnesses can be prevented through proper immunization.

Harton to Resume Outpatient Surgeries and Elective Procedures on May 11

TULLAHOMA, TN (May 6, 2020) - Patients who have delayed surgery or other non-emergency procedures can now work with their physician to secure care as Tennova Healthcare - Harton resumes some outpatient elective services starting Monday, May 11, 2020. The hospital is following Governor Lee’s Executive Order allowing some elective surgeries and procedures in hospitals with a low or no-COVID-19 census. Safety remains the hospital’s highest priority.

Patients Urged Not to Delay Emergency Care

TULLAHOMA, TN (April 22, 2020) - Tennova Healthcare – Harton is urging our local community to seek emergency care when needed – without delay. If you experience a medical emergency such as stroke symptoms or chest pain that may be a heart attack, a timely response will support the best possible outcome.

Harton Level II NICU Providing a Higher Level of Care Close to Home

TULLAHOMA, TN (March 5, 2020) - While many newborns are at home with their parents in a day or two, some babies need a higher level of care. Tennova Healthcare – Harton is pleased to announce that they now offer a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which provides specialized care for newborns with a wide variety of health conditions. Harton’s Level II NICU will provide specialized care for newborns with health conditions such as prematurity, respiratory problems and infections.

Harton Partners with AHA Babies Go Red

Zacharias, Emily, Nathanael and Patrick Rhodes. Left of bed and far right of bed: Debbie Reese, RN, Harton’s Women’s Center; Ginny Barton, MD; H. Mather Bennett, MD and Scott Hays, DO

TULLAHOMA, TN (February 24, 2020) - Tennova Healthcare – Harton has partnered once again with the American Heart Association (AHA) in their Babies Go Red promotion. During February, American Heart Month, babies born in the Women’s Center at Harton go home in red booties. These booties are provided by volunteers all across the nation who donate their talents and time crocheting or knitting them.