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Apr. 21, 2023

Hillcrest Healthcare and South College celebrate first healthcare graduate from educational partnership

Hillcrest Healthcare and South College celebrated the first graduate from their new educational partnership in Tisha Dugger, who advanced from a certified nursing assistant to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Dugger started her new role Dec. 18, 2022, and Hillcrest
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Apr. 13, 2023

Third annual Knox Rox concert to benefit Hillcrest Healthcare, Hope Springs Adult Day Care

The annual Knox Rox benefit concert is back and expected to be the biggest to date, with axe throwing, beer and food for purchase, live music and family entertainment. The Hillcrest Healthcare Foundation invites everyone to enjoy music that makes
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Jan. 16, 2023

Hillcrest Healthcare’s Beverly Park Place earns spot on Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes 2023

Beverly Park Place, one of three Hillcrest Healthcare communities in Knoxville, has been recognized as the No. 5 top provider in Tennessee on the Newsweek Best Nursing Homes 2023 list. This is the fourth consecutive year that the facility has
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Aug. 15, 2022

Hillcrest Healthcare’s Ellen Lamkey earns statewide honor as director of nursing of the year

Ellen Lamkey of Hillcrest Healthcare has been named director of nursing of the year by the Tennessee Directors of Nursing Association (TDONA), an affiliate organization of Tennessee Health Care Association (THCA). Lamkey serves as director of nursing at the Island
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Dec. 21, 2021

Hillcrest Healthcare hiring for new Hillcrest at Home program

Hillcrest Healthcare is hiring at-home caregivers as part of the new Hillcrest at Home program, which provides non-medical, personal care services for seniors in Knoxville and surrounding counties. Applicants do not need medical training or a college degree. Hillcrest at
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Nov. 15, 2021

Hillcrest Healthcare’s Beverly Park Place earns spot on Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes 2022

Beverly Park Place, one of three Hillcrest Healthcare communities in Knoxville, has been recognized as the No. 6 top nursing home in Tennessee on Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes 2022 list. The prestigious list, presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the
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Aug. 06, 2020

Hillcrest Healthcare delivers 1,500 lunches to seniors for Mobile Meals in Knoxville

Hillcrest Healthcare sponsored “A Day of Meals” for the Mobile Meals program, and members of the leadership team distributed lunches to recipients across Knoxville to show support for seniors. The program provides daily safety checks and hot and cold lunches
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Jul. 08, 2020

Hillcrest Healthcare thanks employees for COVID work with $250,000 in incentive payments

Hundreds of employees across Hillcrest Healthcare’s three Knoxville communities recently received incentive payments totaling more than $250,000 for their commitment and efforts during the ongoing pandemic. Hillcrest Healthcare’s leadership and board of directors created the financial incentive to honor more
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May. 19, 2020

Hillcrest Healthcare hires Shirley Crum as director of nursing at West Hills

Hillcrest Healthcare has hired Shirley Crum as director of nursing at its West Hills community in Knoxville. Crum will provide oversight of both clinical systems and teams at the 194-bed facility. “Hillcrest Healthcare continuously strives to deliver the best care
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Apr. 28, 2020

Hillcrest Healthcare kicks off ‘Every Light Matters’ in large-scale tribute to healthcare heroes

Hillcrest Healthcare has kicked off “Every Light Matters” to pay tribute to healthcare heroes across Knoxville working on the front lines of COVID-19 by showing support via social media, blue lights and artwork. The three-part campaign asks community members to
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