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Lincoln Health System is pleased to announce urologist, Michael J. Tepedino, MD, FACS has joined Lincoln Medical Group Specialty Associates, a Fayetteville based multi-specialty practice. “The addition of Dr. Tepedino and his urology expertise to our growing list of specialty offerings here at Lincoln Health System will help us better care for our community and…

Lincoln Health System is pleased to announce board-certified general surgeon, J. Dennie Crabtree, Jr, MD, FACS,   has joined Lincoln Medical Group Specialty Associates, a Fayetteville based multi-specialty practice. Dr. Crabtree will bring more than 20 years of general surgery experience to the practice and will offer a wide variety of surgical services including endoscopy, breast…

Recently, the Lincoln Health System Foundation purchased four geriatric agility chairs for patient use at Lincoln-Donalson Care Center.  The large padded chairs with a wheeled base provide support for those who struggle to sit upright on their own while allowing them to be moved throughout the facility. “For our residents who have difficulty sitting upright…

Long –term care facilities across Tennessee, including, Lincoln-Donalson Care Center (LDCC), will recognize the contributions of the state’s 30,000 nursing home employees on Nursing Home Caregiver Appreciation Day, Friday, November 22. From nurses and therapists providing medical care and treatments to cooks preparing nutritious meals, and activity directors planning engaging programs, it takes a team…

As part of Lincoln Health System’s (LHS) commitment to provide quality health care to the Lincoln County community, the health system has announced its plans to open a new orthopedic surgery practice, Lincoln Medical Group Orthopedic Associates with orthopedic surgeon, Robert A. Beasley, MD and orthopedic nurse practitioner, Ryan Parton, FNP-BC. The decision to open…

During November the home care and hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in our health care system and in homes across the nation. To recognize their efforts, we…

Lincoln Medical Center (LMC) proudly announced they have earned a 4-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second rating period in a row. The ratings range from 1-5 stars and are updated twice each year.  The 4-star ranking places LMC in the top 30% of hospitals nationwide ranked…

Lincoln Health System (LHS) has announced that they will be conducting a mock disaster drill beginning at 9:00 am tomorrow, October 22, 2019. The drill will simulate a severe weather event and will take place at Lincoln Care Center with volunteer ‘patients’ being transported to Lincoln Medical Center.  This drill will test the health system’s…

Lincoln Health System (LHS), a county-owned, non-profit health care corporation, has announced that William R. (Russ) Spray has been named Interim-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 3, 2019. A native of Lincoln County, Tennessee, Spray has over 40 years’ experience in healthcare leadership including a near 3-year stint as CEO of Lincoln Health System from…

Lincoln Health System (LHS), a county-owned, non-profit corporation, has announced the departure of its chief executive officer, Candie Starr effective August 21, 2019. Bob Lonis, Lincoln Health System’s Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the Interim-CEO and will lead the health system until a more permanent replacement can be named. “Lincoln Health System’s focus during…