Parkwest Medical Center awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Posted on February 16, 2023Parkwest Medical Center recently received accreditation for both Joint Replacement Knee, and Joint Replacement Hip from The Joint Commission.
Shoulder Surgery “Goes 3D”
Posted on December 14, 2022Parkwest Medical Center First in State to Use Mixed Reality 3D Hologram Technology during Shoulder Replacement Surgery.
Help for the Holidays
Posted on December 6, 2022Tips for Holiday Stress Management The holiday season is a time for family and festivities, but it can also be an emotional time when we feel stress, sadness and fatigue. Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, offers a free downloadable guide to help you manage the stress of the season. The guide is intended
Artsclamation! Fine Arts Sale Returns to Support Mental Health Patients at Peninsula
Posted on November 28, 2022Artwork will again fill the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Dec. 3rd for the annual Artsclamation! fine arts sale benefiting Peninsula.
Peninsula Hosts Community Event for Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Posted on November 9, 2022Nov. 19 observance celebrates lives of loved ones, offers support for those grieving suicide loss Suicide affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States in 2020, there were nearly 46,000 suicides, equating to one death every 11 minutes. Additionally, 12.2 million people seriously thought about suicide, 3.2 million made a suicide plan and 1.2
Low-Dose CT Scanning Now Available
Posted on October 25, 2022Low-dose CT scans are now available for past smokers to detect lung cancer. These scans use lower doses of radiation than standard CTs.
Parkwest’s Project SEARCH Interns Assist Staff and Learn Valuable Job Skills
Posted on September 27, 2022Project SEARCH interns who are students of Knox County Schools learn valuable job skills while working at the medical center.
Covenant Health Names Devan Johnson as New Chief Administrator of Parkwest Medical Center
Posted on July 25, 2022Covenant Health has named Devan Johnson as the new chief administrative officer and president of Parkwest Medical Center.