Baptist Tipton
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton offers a range of comprehensive health care services and emergency room services to Covington, Tipton County, and the surrounding communities of West Tennessee.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton
Baptist Is Equipped, Safe and Ready
It's Safe to Resume Your Health Care Services at Baptist
If you have delayed an elective medical or surgical procedure because of COVID-19, it’s time to speak with your physician about resuming your normal care and procedures at Baptist medical center.
Working with our partner physicians, we have designed and implemented the safest possible health care environments in preparation for your return to normal use of elective medical and surgical care at all our Baptist hospitals and Baptist Medical Group clinics.
We're taking special care to provide you with special care. Visit our Baptist Is Safe page to learn more about what our medical clinic is doing to ensure the safety of all our patients, their families and our employees.
Our Covington Hospital Serves Tipton County
Built in 1964 by Tipton County, the hospital joined Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in 1981, making it the first hospital in the Baptist system outside Memphis. Today, an experienced medical staff provides high-quality health care to the community in this 100-bed facility.
Staff physicians practice internal medicine, emergency medicine, oncology, pediatrics, pathology, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, radiology and urology. Many Covington, TN hospital physicians are located in the two medical office buildings adjacent to the hospital, providing added convenience for both patients and physicians.
Health Care and Medical Services
We are here to help you get better. Explore our range of health care services offered at our medical center, including a 24-hour emergency department, telemedicine services, pediatric care, physical therapy, rehabilitation therapy, diagnostic services, and much more.
Accepted Insurance Networks
Baptist-Tipton accepts most insurance plans. We ask patients or their representatives to confirm their financial arrangements at the time of admission. To find your plan, please navigate our list of accepted insurance networks.
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Visiting Our Medical Clinic
To enhance our goal of patient- and family-centered care, we welcome brief visits by family and friends for our patient's well-being and recovery. Visitors are permitted in accordance with our visitor guidelines. Visitor parking is available in the parking lot at the front entrance.
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Hospital Chapel
The hospital chapel, located at the end of the lower main hall, is always open and provides a quiet place for prayer and meditation. We believe spiritual well-being contributes to overall physical health. We encourage our patients and their families to use the hospital chapel as an extension of their health care services at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.
Hospital Accreditations and Awards
The hospital received a QUEST® award for outstanding patient care in 2017 and sponsors community initiatives such as Life Blood Mid-South Regional Blood Center blood drives and the Superhero Stop Child Abuse 5K.
Center of Excellence in Addiction Medicine
Covington area residents suffering from addiction can get immediate care right now, right here at Baptist Tipton. Baptist Memorial Health Care and Integrated Addiction Care (IAC) Associates have formed the Center of Excellence in Addiction Medicine to provide comprehensive treatment for your addiction and help you get your life back.
Our addiction medicine program specializes in treating substance use disorders involving alcohol, opioids, tranquilizers, sedatives, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine and nicotine.
For immediate help, call the toll-free Center of Excellence in Addiction Medicine 24/7 hotline at 833-330-3322.
For more information, please visit our Center of Excellence in Addiction Medicine webpage.
Nondiscrimination Policy
In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, admits and treats all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin in its provision of services and benefits, including assignments or transfers within the facility and referrals to or from the facility. Staff privileges are granted without regard to race, color or national origin.
Find Health Care Services, Close to Home
When you need close-to-home care you can trust, Baptist is here. We are proud to serve the region with leading-edge medical services—from Southaven and Collierville to Germantown, Olive Branch and many other communities. Learn more about care at our medical center.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton
1995 Highway 51, South
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476–2621
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COVID-19 Visitor Guidelines
Baptist is committed to showing care and compassion for our patients and their need for visitors during this time. As we move deeper into the COVID-19 pandemic in our region, we have updated our visitor guidelines.