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Healthcare needs for the community are met by medical facilities staffed by more than 100 physicians in a variety of specialties, state-operated homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, several nursing homes, assisted living facilities and numerous other health-related businesses.

Ballad Health, a family of 21 hospitals regionally, operates Greeneville Community Hospital.

Greeneville Municipal Airport is a home base for a medical-evacuation helicopter, enabling the hospital and Wings Air Rescue work to cover points within 125 miles of Greeneville.

Health services are enhanced by Greene County’s close proximity to major medical centers in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities area. Veterans in the area have close access to the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, which provides tertiary medical care, surgery and psychiatric services for veterans in surrounding states.

Greeneville Community Hospital, located at 1420 Tusculum Blvd., is an acute inpatient facility with a wide variety of services including cardiology services, women’s services such as obstetrics and imaging, an inpatient care unit and surgery.

Greeneville Community Hospital has a rich history of delivering excellent patient care. Our patients can take comfort in knowing they will receive the highest quality medical services with the latest technologies, served by caring, familiar faces. We are proud to be a part of the Greene County community, and our top priority is always to provide the best care to our patients. Ballad Health also offers an Urgent Care in Greeneville with no appointment required. You can receive quick care today – even after hours – from Ballad Health Medical Associates Urgent Care, located at 1744 E. Andrew Johnson Highway.

Life Care Center of Greeneville offers professional post-acute care for patients who need specialized medical services, including medical rehabilitation, infusion therapy, and wound care services. Life Care Center of Greeneville designs customized programs for patients while keeping their current health considerations in mind. Services include short-term, outpatient and post-surgical rehabilitation, using physical, occupational, and speech therapy up to seven days per week. During a patient’s rehabilitation, a dedicated rehabilitation coach is assigned as a part of the facility’s “Ready… Set… Go!” program. This program is designed to get patients moving and back to the life they had before their injury or illness. Inside the facility, spacious private and semiprivate rooms are tastefully decorated and located in a dedicated post-acute and rehabilitation unit.

Qualified nurses and certified nursing assistants help guide the patients through their daily care plan. Social Services help patients and their family or caregivers set up a smooth transition to home, even completing a home evaluation with a member of the therapy team before the patient is discharged.

Dr. Deepika Thumkur, a licensed physician knowledgeable in post-acute and rehabilitation care, supports and guides the interdisciplinary team. A licensed nursing team offers 24-hour skilled nursing care and provides close medical supervision often required following an acute hospital stay. It is the patient’s choice where they continue their post-acute care and rehabilitation.

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