Parkwest Medical Center News & Blog

Dealing with Diabetes

Staff Feature Friday

It’s Staff Feature Friday. Today we are getting to know the awesome Pam Penland! Name:  Pamela Penland   Job Title: Scope Tech   How long have you worked at Parkwest? 11 years   Why do you love working at Parkwest? The environment here and the friendliness and passion of the employees   Where are you from? 

Parkwest Breaks Ground on Expansion and Renovation Project

Today in west Knoxville Parkwest Medical Center broke ground on a $99 million expansion and renovation project. Hospital leaders have been working with architects and construction professionals on a facility renovation and expansion plan to accommodate both patient care improvements and growth on Parkwest’s main campus. Parkwest is a member hospital of Covenant Health. Highlights of 

Artsclamation! fine art sale to benefit Peninsula

Staff Feature Friday

Today is Staff Feature Friday! Today we’re getting to know the lovely Margaret Stewart, a Health Unit Coordinator in our Critical Care Waiting Area. How long have you worked at Parkwest? 10 years as staff in Critical Care Waiting and before that 2½ years as volunteer in surgery waiting.  I started at Parkwest after retiring 

Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

Staff Feature Friday

It’s Staff Feature Friday! Today we are getting to know the awesome Richard Talley Jr!   Name: RICHARD TALLEY JR   Job Title:RN   How long have you worked at Parkwest? 10 YEARS   Why do you love working at Parkwest? I LOVE HELPING AND CARING FOR PEOPLE GOING TO SURGEY.  I LIKE TO MAKE 

Breast cancer survivor grateful for prompt and professional care

Liz Clary can’t help smiling when she talks about the seven alpacas on her farm, or the chickens and sheep she’s raised. “I just love all of my animals, and I love the farm,” Clary says. “It helps you stay grounded, and keeps things in perspective.” Farming is one of many things that make life