On the day her son was due, Gracie Kirk was standing with her family in the lobby of Baptist-Tipton making a donation in his memory. Early into her pregnancy she found out her son, whom she named Kamdyn Ryder, had numerous heart problems. She delivered him on June 27, 14 weeks earlier than his Oct. 10 due date. The hospital had a Cuddle Cot, a sort of bassinet which was … [Read more...] about The Kirk family recently donated two Cuddle Cots to Baptist-Tipton
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THP investigating fatal semi accident
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that took place Wednesday morning and knocked out power to southern Covington for several hours. According to the preliminary incident report, the accident happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. just north of Baptist Hospital - Tipton. The 2019 Freightliner Conventional driven by 41-year-old Katherine Campbell of … [Read more...] about THP investigating fatal semi accident
Expert says you’re unlikely to have COVID-19 if you haven’t left Tipton County
Kevin Morris, a regional epidemiologist with the Tennessee Dept. of Health, urges you not to ask for COVID-19 testing unless you have symptoms of the virus and have been in an area where there have been confirmed cases. "Most cases are just the cold or flu," he said Wednesday by phone. "We don't have an active community transmission in Tipton right now, so it's unlikely the … [Read more...] about Expert says you’re unlikely to have COVID-19 if you haven’t left Tipton County
Coronavirus and Tipton County: What’s going on with testing and treatment?
Each day the number of cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus increases in Tennessee and while, to date, there are no known cases in Tipton, the county's healthcare facilities are working on preparing. We recently spoke with Parker Harris, the administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, to find out what happens when and if a patient tests positive. Q: Is there a confirmed … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Tipton County: What’s going on with testing and treatment?
Baptist changes hospital visitor guidelines due to COVID-19 concerns
Effectively immediately, visitor guidelines have changed at Baptist hospitals due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. This includes Baptist-Tipton, the 100-bed facility in Covington. "Baptist is strongly committed to the health and well-being of our patients and family members, team members, physicians and community," said communications coordinator Caroline Gillard. "With a … [Read more...] about Baptist changes hospital visitor guidelines due to COVID-19 concerns
