Category: In the News
NorthCrest Recognized for Reduction in Opioid Use
In April 2018, NorthCrest Medical Center committed to reducing the dosage and the overall use of opioids administered in their emergency department alongside 37 other hospitals across Tennessee. By joining the Tennessee Hospital Association’s Opioid Light Emergency Department Collaborative Pilot, NorthCrest committed to fighting the opioid addiction crisis affecting many Tennesseans. Of those 38 facilities, […]
New Year’s baby arrives at NorthCrest Medical Center
Springfield, Tenn. (January 3, 2019) – NorthCrest Medical Center is proud to welcome Dan (Danny) H. Lee, V, the first baby born in Robertson County in 2019. He was born Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 7:53 a.m., weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Danny is the son of Crystal and Dan […]
NorthCrest Leaders Recognized by Tennessee Hospital Association
Springfield, TN (October 23, 2018) – The Tennessee Hospital Association’s (THA) 80th Annual Meeting was a memorable event for two NorthCrest Medical Center leaders – Kim Pridgen, CFO, and Teresa Nixon, RN. Both Kim and Teresa were awarded Meritorious Service Awards recognizing their leadership and service to NorthCrest. “This well-deserved recognition, from their peers and […]
NorthCrest Transitions to New Vendor for Patient Satisfaction Surveys
SPRINGFIELD, TENN (July 2, 2018) – Beginning July 1, 2018, NorthCrest Medical Center’s patient satisfaction surveys will be transitioning to a new vendor. Previously managed through HealthStream, Press Ganey will begin the post-visit calls to NorthCrest Medical Center patients. Patients are randomly selected following their visit to NorthCrest and contacted by Press Ganey to provide feedback […]
Accepting Applications for 2018 Camp TAG
Camp TAG (Teaching About Grief) is a bereavement camp for youth who are having difficulty dealing with grief. Children and teens ages 6-15 attend a 4-day, 3-night camp that combines traditional, fun camp activities with grief education and emotional support. Camp TAG is led by grief professionals and trained volunteers. It provides a unique opportunity […]
NorthCrest Medical Center Recognized for Straight “A’s” in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
SPRINGFIELD, TENN (April 26, 2018) – The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve healthcare quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, has announced the Spring 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades and awarded NorthCrest Medical Center the elite designation of ‘A’ for its continued achievement in patient safety. NorthCrest has now received an […]
NorthCrest Welcomes First Baby of the New Year
Springfield, Tenn. (January 2, 2018) – NorthCrest Medical Center is proud to welcome Easton Braydon Tramell, the first baby born in Robertson County in 2018. He is the son of Peyton and Dalton Tramell. Easton was delivered at 9:14 AM on Monday, January 1, 2018 weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces and measuring 20 3/4 inches. […]
Grace Pediatrics to replace pediatric clinic
Springfield, Tenn. (December 29, 2017) – Effective December 31, 2017, the pediatrics clinic on NorthCrest Medical Center campus will no longer be an employed member of NorthCrest Physicians Services. The pediatrics clinic, previously Preferred Care Pediatrics, will begin operating under new ownership as Grace Pediatrics, Springfield (www.gracepeds.com). Dr. Mark Hughes and other Grace Pediatrics providers […]
NorthCrest Medical Center Named BEST for Babies by TN Department of Health
SPRINGFIELD, TENN. (November 1, 2017) – Tennessee officials and hospital representatives gathered at the Tennessee State Capitol on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 to announce the first “BEST for Babies” awards. Seven hospitals in Tennessee were recognized by the TN Department of Health (TDH) for their efforts to reduce infant deaths and give babies and their […]
NorthCrest Medical Center Achieves Tenth Straight “A” for Patient Safety in Fall 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
SPRINGFIELD, TN (November 1, 2017) – NorthCrest Medical Center is proud to be recognized for the 10th consecutive time with an “A” grade in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Since 2012, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades have been released twice annually, in the Spring and Fall, to provide a rating on how well hospitals protect […]