Hamilton County still seeking input on public health survey
Hamilton County public health workers are making a final push to get more responses to the anonymous online survey they will use to help inform policy and priorities in the coming years.
New playground added to Chattanooga childhood trauma therapy program
The McNabb Center has a new playground to support the efforts of its therapeutic preschool program that helps children ages 4-6 recover from traumatic events.
Chattanooga businessman Barry Large may be last new Erlanger trustee before hospital goes private
As Erlanger Health, the new private entity borne out of Erlanger Health System, prepares to launch July 1, the makeup and structure of future Erlanger board membership is becoming clearer.
As understanding grows in Hamilton County, so does acceptance of harm reduction strategies for drug overdoses
Like many Chattanoogans, cannabis store owner Elisha Millan doesn't smoke, use recreational drugs or take any products to "get high."
Dalton, Georgia’s Hamilton Medical Center planning ‘record-setting’ cardiovascular facility
Officials from Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia, are planning a "record-setting facility expansion" that would build upon the hospital's growing cardiovascular program, according to a Wednesday news release.
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Shift of Hamilton County health funds to support private provider up for a vote
Mayor Wamp says county budget practices ‘have been on autopilot for some time’
What Chattanoogans should know as COVID emergency ends
Chattanoogans can expect to pay more for some COVID-19 services as the federal public health emergency that triggered funding for many disease-related programs is set to expire Thursday.
Hamilton County sees drug overdose spike in children
Chattanooga hospitals and law enforcement have treated an alarming number of children for illicit drug exposure in recent months, according to Hamilton County Health Department officials.
Abortions drop in Tennessee amid ban
A recent report estimates fewer than 10 abortions per month were performed in Tennessee after the state's abortion ban was implemented in August 2022.
Tennessee funds HIV services; Chattanooga provider says uncertainty remains
The amount of money for HIV testing and prevention in Tennessee has nearly doubled in the three months since Tennessee rejected roughly $8 million for those services following approval of the state budget and a new federal grant — but some health care providers say it's too soon to celebrate.