Sweetwater Hospital Association

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Last night, Sweetwater Hospital Association celebrated our employees, volunteers, medical staff, and board members at our annual Employee Recognition Dinner held at Mashburn Farms. This year's Luau-themed event honored years of dedicated service and recognized several outstanding individuals for their commitment to excellence.

Congratulations to our award recipients:
Employee of the Year: Alyssa Johnson, RN
Award of Excellence: Sandy Steward, RN
Advanced Practice Provider of the Year: Kristina (Kristy) Grimes, FNP
Physician of the Year: Laura Miller, M.D.

Thank you to Mashburn Farms for providing a beautiful venue for this special evening and thank you to all of our honorees for your dedication to our patients and community.

📸 All event photos are available on our website:
https://sweetwaterhospital.org/2026-employee-recognition-dinner/

06/09/2026

At Sweetwater Hospital Association, we are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive women's health care close to home. From routine wellness visits and preventive screenings to gynecologic care, our team is here to support women at every stage of life.

With offices in Sweetwater and Madisonville, we want to ensure everyone gets the care they deserve. To schedule an appointment, call 865-213-8200 for Sweetwater or 423-442-9711 for Madisonville.

Your health matters—and we're here to help you make it a priority.

06/03/2026

SHA is proud to announce that the SHA Wound Care Center was awarded the prestigious 2025 Center of Distinction award by Healogics. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional care and dedication demonstrated by the Center’s physicians, leaders, and clinicians.

The center was also awarded the 2025 Robert A. Warriner III, M.D. Clinical Excellence Award. The Center scored in the top 10 percent of eligible Healogics Wound Care Centers on the Clinical Excellence measure. This award is named for Dr. Robert A. Warriner III, a pioneer in wound care and the former Chief Medical Officer for Healogics.

This is the 1st year they were eligible, and they did incredible!!!

06/02/2026

🏆🎉 Congratulations to Our 2026 Hospital Week Award Winners! 🎉🏆

As part of our Hospital Week celebration, we are proud to recognize individuals who exemplify excellence, compassion, and dedication in serving our patients, colleagues, and community.

Please join us in congratulating our Hospital Week Award recipients:

Employee of the Year
Alyssa Johnson, RN

Award of Excellence
Sandy Steward

Physician of the Year
Laura Miller, M.D.

Advanced Practice Provider of the Year
Kristina Grimes, F.N.P.

These individuals consistently demonstrate the values and commitment that make Sweetwater Hospital Association a trusted source of care for our community. Their hard work, leadership, and dedication to patient-centered care have made a lasting impact on those they serve.

Thank you for all you do. We are honored to recognize your achievements and celebrate your contributions to our organization.

06/01/2026

Important Notice: Temporary Changes to Emergency Department Access

Beginning Wednesday, 6/3/26, construction and facility improvements will require temporary changes to parking and access at Sweetwater Hospital Association.

Please be aware of the following changes:

🔹 The Emergency Department parking lot will be closed
🔹 Parking Lot B will be closed
🔹 Some parking spaces in Parking Lot A will be unavailable
🔹 The Emergency Department entrance will be temporarily closed

Patients and visitors needing Emergency Department services should enter through the hospital's Main Entrance, where staff will assist with directions and access to the ED.

To help minimize inconvenience, the SHA Shuttle will be available throughout the day, continuously circulating through designated parking areas and providing free transportation to and from the Main Entrance.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities. These temporary changes are necessary to enhance the patient and visitor experience.

06/01/2026

We are delighted to welcome back Dr. Saint Robbins!!

The Queen has returned!
Dr. Wendy is in the office Monday 8:00 - 2:00 and Wednesday and Friday 8:00-11:00 for well exams and med refills.