
May 15, 2026
Sydney Richards has joined CommonSpirit Medical Group – Orthopedics – Ringgold as an advanced practice registered nurse. She will work with orthopedic surgeon Masoud Hamidian providing both surgical and non-surgical treatments for musculoskeletal conditions.
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May 15, 2026
Memorial Hospitals in Chattanooga and Hixson have earned 'A' safety grades from The Leapfrog Group. This distinction highlights their ongoing commitment to patient safety standards over multiple reporting periods.
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May 15, 2026
CommonSpirit Health released its third quarter financial results showing higher patient volumes but continued losses due to rising costs and payment delays. Innovations in care delivery were highlighted alongside ongoing digital transformation efforts.
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May 14, 2026
CommonSpirit Health reports that over half its hospitals earned top scores in new federal ratings released May 14—outperforming nationwide averages once again. Leaders say these results highlight ongoing efforts toward safer patient care.
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May 12, 2026
St. Luke’s Health - The Vintage Hospital has been named a recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades. This distinction recognizes excellence in patient-centered care based on national survey data.
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May 8, 2026
St. Joseph Health has awarded $239,500 in grants to five nonprofits serving the Brazos Valley region. The funding will support projects addressing food insecurity, healthcare access, transportation needs and chronic disease management throughout 2026.
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May 8, 2026
Rebekah Chesnut has been awarded the DAISY Award for her outstanding nursing at CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospital after being nominated by a grateful patient's family. Each month this award recognizes compassionate nurses making an impact on patient lives.
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May 6, 2026
CommonSpirit Health highlights its nursing staff during Nurses Week 2026 with stories like Ashley Cooper's journey from childhood caregiver to registered nurse. The campaign includes a tribute video featuring Cooper singing alongside scenes depicting diverse aspects of nursing care.
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May 6, 2026
CommonSpirit Health reported that a large majority of its hospitals earned top ratings in Leapfrog's spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades. Leaders say these results reflect ongoing efforts toward safe patient care across all facilities.
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May 6, 2026
Ryan Bellomy has joined CommonSpirit Medical Group's Family Medicine practice in Soddy Daisy. The clinic welcomes new patients aged sixteen or older with expanded appointment options. Chi Memorial Hospital Georgia is recognized for quality healthcare within the CommonSpirit Health system.
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