Health Services

Baptist Hospital of Cocke County proudly provides the area with excellent healthcare in the following specialties:

Surgery
The hospital's Surgical Unit has three operating suites and a ten-bed Day Surgery Unit. Each month, between 150 and 300 surgeries are performed. Using laparoscopic equipment, physicians can perform a variety of procedures that allow patients to have quicker recovery times, less scarring and and shorter hospital stays.

Physical Therapy
A wide range of services for both inpatients and outpatients is offered by the hospital's Physical Therapy Department. Treatments including traction, ultrasound, whirlpools, electrical stimulation, massage and exercise programs are designed to assist patients with regaining functional independence.

Critical Care Unit
A new Critical Care Unit allows more specialty surgery to be performed with less transfer of patients to medical facilities in larger cities. Qualified nursing personnel work in CUU to provide continuous medical care with the latest technology.

Imaging
A modern Imaging Department provides general radiography, CT, general and cardiovascular ultrasound, nuclear medicine and mobile MRI services. The Mammography Department is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology. Staffed 24 hours a day, the Imaging Department performs approximately 30,000 procedures each year.

Pastoral Care
The Chaplain is available to provide religious counseling and guidance to patients and family members.

Laboratory
More than 60,000 clinical assays using the most modern instrumentation and equipment are performed in the Laboratory annually. General routine procedures include cholesterol screenings, coagulation studies and hematologic tests. General chemistry procedures are offered as well as cardiac, liver and lipid profiles.

Baptist HomeCare
Home is where the heart is, and it's also where increasing numbers of healthcare professional are providing their services. Baptist HomeCare is providing patients with a wide range of services in their homes, including skilled nursing care, Lifeline, home health aides, medical social services.

Social Services/Discharge Planning
Social work services are available to patients and families who require assistance in coping with illness, rehabilitation or other needs associated with the hospital stay and discharge.