Northeast TN overdose deaths up, Tennessee’s down
Drug overdoses claimed 270 lives in Northeast Tennessee in 2023, a 2.3% increase from the year before despite the first ...
Politicization of COVID puts public health in tough spot
Local public health officials are the front line for responding to any disease outbreak. Five years after the coronavirus pandemic began, many say that the entrenched politicization of COVID-19 has ...
Protesters say DOGE-related cuts will be ‘very, very bad’ for veterans health
Nearly 30 people gathered at the Mountain Home VA to protest President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce the size of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ...
Opioid orphans: Grandparents struggle to raise children left behind
Between 2011 to 2021, an estimated 321,566 children lost a parent to drug overdose. Parental deaths from drug overdose rose ...
Daily on Energy, presented by Advanced Energy United: Quote of the week and a docu-series not to miss
Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! We are showcasing Callie’s new docu-series highlighting the women leading the ...
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Research and Commentary: Tennessee Bill Would Increase Access to Acute Care Centers
Tennessee lawmakers are considering legislation that would remove Certificate of Need (CON) requirements for acute care ...
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Travis named Southeast Tenn. School Health Coordinator of the Year
Kim Travis, Coordinated School Health Coordinator for Dayton City School, has been recognized as the Southeast Tennessee ...