Hickman Community Hospital

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Name :

Hickman Community Hospital

Address  :

135 East Swan Street

Town  :

Centerville

State  :

Tennessee

Country  :

USA

Phone  :

931 729 4271

Web URL  :

Available
Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Colon & Rectal Surgeon
  • Dermatology
  • Family Practice
  • Gastro-enterology
  • Hematologist
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Neuro Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Other Facilities

  • X-Ray
Description
About Hickman Community Hospital
Hickman Community Hospital was the first in Tennessee to qualify as a Critical Access Hospital Our specialty clinics include eye care gastroenterology cardiology urology and orthopedics Complete ancillary services consist of physical therapy cardiopulmonary services with full pulmonary function testing and radiology with CAT scan and echocardiophy capabilities

Hickman Community Hospital is part of Hickman Community Health Services which employs approximately 150 people and includes a Nursing Home ICF two Physician Clinics an affiliated Home Health agency and an outpatient Geriatric Psychiatry program

Our Mission
Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable Our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words

Vision
We envision a strong vibrant Catholic health ministry in the United States united in service and healing

Values

Service Of The Poor Generosity of spirit especially for persons most in
need

Reverence Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life

Integrity Inspiring trust through personal leadership

Wisdom Integrating excellence and stewardship

Creativity Courageous innovation

Dedication Affirming the hope and joy of our ministry

History
Our History
In 2002 Saint Thomas HospitalHealth Services acquired the assets of Baptist Health Care including Baptist Hospital in Nashville DeKalb Hospital in Smithville Hickman Community Hospital in Centerville and the remaining 50 ownership of Middle Tennessee Medical Center Murfreesboro to preserve the Catholic healthcare ministry in Middle Tennessee The geographic environment is rich in forprofit healthcare but the need exists to serve those challenged by poverty All the hospitals acquired were faithbased and compatible with the mission and values of Ascension Health

Saint Thomas Health Services is a billion dollar health care system in Middle Tennessee After the divestiture of DeKalb Hospital in FY 2005 Saint Thomas Health Services now consists of Saint Thomas Hospital Baptist Hospital Middle Tennessee Medical Center Hickman Community Hospital and about 18 other subsidiaries Saint Thomas Health Service is a member of Ascension Health the nations largest notforprofit Catholic health system
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