Chattanooga hospitals see ‘significant’ spike in overdoses, Health Department warns
Chattanooga hospitals have treated a significant increase in non-fatal drug overdoses this week, according to an alert from the Hamilton County Health Department.
Erlanger hopes to attract, retain nurses with historic pay increase
The Erlanger Health System Board of Trustees unanimously agreed Thursday to allocate $13 million toward nurses' base pay in an effort to recruit and retain those employees amid a nursing shortage that's hamstringing hospitals across the nation.
Tennessee’s top health official offers no explanation for HIV funding cut
Tennessee's new health commissioner declined to explain this week why the state will halt federal funds historically given to partner nonprofits for HIV testing and prevention — drawing criticism from a Democratic senator who said Gov. Bill Lee's administration is playing "culture-war politics" with the well-being of Tennesseans.
Report: Tennessee among worst states for maternal health before abortion ban enacted
Women in the 16 states with the most restrictive abortion laws, including Tennessee, are more than three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, a recent report found.
How much will Tennesseans with Medicare save each month with new insulin cap?
The White House estimates that Tennesseans on Medicare who take insulin will save on average $494 per year with the new $35 monthly out-of-pocket spending cap on the drug, a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act that’s now in effect.
Tennessee set to end HIV grant that funds Chattanooga nonprofit programs
Chattanooga nonprofit organizations that provide HIV services are scrambling to figure out how to keep those programs as Tennessee plans to forfeit millions in federal dollars used to support their work.
Hamilton County sees ‘significant’ spike in syphilis cases
Syphilis cases increased 65% during the past year in Hamilton County, prompting Health Department officials to issue a warning Thursday urging prevention and testing for people who are sexually active.
National mental health 988 crisis hotline sees boost in calls from Tennessee
The three-digit, national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 988, has received roughly 21,000 calls from Tennessee in the six months since launching, according to state data.
Chattanooga doctors treating child obesity offer hope beyond diet, exercise
Chattanooga doctors want families to know that there are underutilized options beyond diet and exercise to help treat childhood obesity -- a common and increasingly prevalent disease with serious health and social consequences.
Tennessee children face high foster care instability, poor access to mental health services, other challenges
Foster care instability, poor access to mental health treatment and high child care costs are among the biggest challenges facing Tennessee children and their caretakers, according to a statewide report released Wednesday.
