Covenant Health (Tennessee)
Covenant Health (Tennessee)
Covenant Health is a comprehensive, community-owned health system based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Pronounced as /ˈkʌvənənt hɛlθ/, the term 'Covenant' originates from the Latin word 'convenire', meaning 'come together', and 'Health' from the Old English 'hǣlth', meaning 'wholeness, a being whole, sound or well'.
History
Covenant Health was established in 1996 to focus on improving the health of the communities it serves. It is a part of the larger healthcare industry in the United States.
Services
Covenant Health provides a wide range of services including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurosciences, and pediatrics. It also offers specialized services such as rehabilitation services, homecare services, and hospice care.
Facilities
Covenant Health operates several hospitals, outpatient services, and specialty medical clinics across Tennessee. Some of its major facilities include the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, and Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Affiliations
Covenant Health is affiliated with various educational and research institutions to promote medical research and education. These include the University of Tennessee Medical Center and the East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Covenant Health (Tennessee)
- Wikipedia's article - Covenant Health (Tennessee)
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