Healthcare
Care that Will Carry You Through
When you are sick or injured, you want a team of specialists who are the top in their field of expertise, but also one who cares for you as an individual. In East Tennessee, you’ll have both. Residents in East Tennessee have access to exceptional healthcare, which includes a research hospital, trauma center, children’s hospital, and cancer center all nationally recognized for their capabilities. In addition, medical research is a top priority at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where medical advancements are redefining the future of healthcare.
With a population of over a half-million, the region employs more than 60,000 professionals in the healthcare industry with diverse skills that support every aspect of care. This includes approximately 300 doctors per capita, 50 dentists per capita, and over 2,700 staffed beds.
At costs 15% below the national average, 16 award winning regional medical centers provide the region with world-renowned specialties and services with a reputation for exceptional healthcare.
East Tennessee’s Award-winning facilities include:
• Blount Memorial Hospital
• Covenant Health (six hospitals in the region)
• East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
• Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center
• Peninsula Behavioral Health
• Proton Therapy Center
• Tennova Healthcare (five hospitals in the region)
• Thompson Cancer Survival Center
• University of Tennessee Medical Center
Award-winning Medical Centers
