Statement from CEO James Ross on the Financial Impact of COVID-19
Jackson, Tennessee (April 17,2020) – The economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis is being felt far and wide throughout the country, and the healthcare industry…
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Foundation Announces COVID-19 Response Fund Grant
April 10, 2020 (Jackson, TN) – The Foundation announced its first grant from the COVID-19 Response Fund. This fund was established by the Foundation in…
DRIVE-THROUGH COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABLE IN MADISON COUNTY THURSDAY
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department and West Tennessee Healthcare will provide drive-through COVID-19 testing on Thursday, Mar. 26. The COVID-19 assessment…
WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONFIRM FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 AT JMCGH
Jackson, Tennessee (March 20, 2020) – Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN and the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department were notified of a confirmed…
Health System Restricts Visitors Further to Protect Patients and Staff
In our continued efforts to prevent the spread of illness of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect our patients and healthcare workers, effective immediately,…
West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Establishes COVID-19 Response Fund
March 19, 2020 (Jackson, TN) – Today, The Foundation announced the establishment of its COVID-19 Response Fund to assist the citizens of Madison County. This…
CEO Issues Memo to Thank Staff During Crisis
March 16, 2020 1130 am To all members of the West Tennessee Healthcare team: First of all, I want to express my appreciation to everyone…
“We Need People to Start Turning Out in Force to Give Blood” FDA Urging People to Donate Blood as Coronavirus Fears Intensify
(Washington, DC – March 12, 2020) – “We need people to start turning out in force to give blood.” That urgent call-to-action coming from Peter…
Health System Taking Proactive Measures to Screen Visitors
Jackson, Tennessee (March 13, 2020) – In our continued efforts to prepare for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect our patients and healthcare workers,…
Answers to your most common questions about Coronavirus
What is a coronavirus? It is a novel virus named for the crown-like spikes that protrude from its surface. The coronavirus can infect both animals…