Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas Publishes 2025 Community Benefit Report

Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas published its community benefit report for the 2025 calendar year. This annual report outlines the various ways the hospital is working to support the health and economic vitality of Franklin and Grundy Counties as part of its mission of making communities healthier®.

“Always striving to advance our mission is how we succeed as a community leader in Franklin and Grundy Counties, and as a leader in our community, we are dedicated to supporting those who entrust us with their care, investing in our region’s overall well-being and making a positive impact on our region,” said Adam Martin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee. “This year’s report highlights our continued commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home.”

Highpoint Health’s 2025 community benefit report highlights its continued efforts to meet the growing healthcare needs of its community through welcoming new providers, adding and expanding service lines and continually investing in its facilities and healthcare technology. For example, in 2025, Highpoint Health added providers in cardiology, pain management, general surgery, OB/GYN and family medicine; and made more than $6.5 million in capital improvements, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system, hospital bed replacements and an upgraded ultrasound machine replacement.

Additionally, Highpoint Health provided nearly $38.7 million in health services to those in need, demonstrating its continuous commitment to ensuring everyone has access to care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Highpoint Health is also devoted to creating environments where providers want to practice and employees want to work. In 2025, the hospital distributed more than $65,225,495 in salaries, wages and benefits for its approximately 760 employees.

Last year, the organization paid $29,948,203 in local and state taxes, while also continuing its support of local activities and organizations committed to serving the region, including Franklin County Schools, Grundy County Food Bank, Multi-County Cancer Support Network, United Way of Franklin County, Winchester Christian Academy, and more.

“We are proud to call Franklin and Grundy Counties our home and feel truly privileged to contribute to its well-being. We are also thankful for the hard work and dedication of our providers, employees and volunteers who make it all possible, “said Martin. “As we look ahead to the future, we are so excited to continue improving the way we serve our neighbors and communities.”

Highpoint Health’s 2025 community benefit report is available here.

Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas and Highpoint Health – Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas (formerly Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Winchester and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Sewanee) serve the communities of Southern Middle Tennessee with comprehensive, high-quality care. The recent rebrand reflects a continued commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate service, and enhanced regional collaboration.

Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. The facility also features a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms, and two Endoscopy Suites. Diagnostic imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-ray. The hospital’s 13-bay Emergency Department sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.

Highpoint Health – Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds. It includes a 4-bay Emergency Department that treats more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its individualized care and strong connection to the community, the Sewanee campus provides high-quality healthcare in a setting defined by collaboration, compassion, and service.

Together, the Winchester and Sewanee campuses are united in their mission of making communities healthier.