Chattanooga’s new health officer calls it her ‘dream job’
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has chosen public health veteran and Chattanooga native Mary Lambert to direct the city's new Office of Community Health.
Hamilton County stood ground on mask mandate for 10 months despite political backlash
Experts fear COVID-19 could surge without the requirement
With mask mandate set to expire, Hamilton County officials say they remain important public health tool
Hamilton County's mask mandate will expire at the end of the day Wednesday, but local health officials are recommending that citizens, businesses and schools still follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and continue to wear face coverings in situations with higher risk for COVID-19 exposure.
Cempa CEO Shannon Stephenson eyes Hamilton County Commission seat
Nonprofit health care leader, accountant and Chattanooga native Shannon Stephenson intends to apply for the soon-to-be vacant District 9 seat on the Hamilton County Commission.
One of Chattanooga’s most vulnerable ZIP codes is the least vaccinated against COVID-19
Organizers of Southside vaccine drive thru hope to alleviate the disparities
Chief financial officer leaves Chattanooga’s Erlanger Health System
Britt Tabor, Erlanger Health System's executive vice president and chief financial officer, has left the Chattanooga-based public hospital system, according to an emailed statement from CEO Dr. Will Jackson.
Power Poll: Chattanooga leaders say politics, misinformation are driving vaccine hesitancy
Most Chattanooga leaders are concerned about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Tennessee and believe politics and misinformation are the driving forces behind it, according to the latest Times Free Press Power Poll - which surveys people in Chattanooga and Hamilton County who make or influence policy decisions at the local, state and federal levels.
Fear dominates Tennessee lawmakers’ discussion on bill barring COVID-19 vaccine requirements
A bill barring state and local governments from mandating COVID-19 vaccines is heading to the Tennessee Senate after passing the House on Wednesday. And the debate leading up to the 72-20 vote reflected vaccine attitudes - including misconceptions - that are held across the state.
Tennessee bills could expand vaccine exemptions despite health expert warnings, limited religious foundation
Tennessee legislators will consider two bills Wednesday that could increase the number of families opting out of vaccinations for their children on religious grounds - a growing trend that a recent state report cited as likely driven by anti-vaccine philosophy, not religion.
Erlanger posts $8.15 million income despite low admissions amid COVID-19 pandemic
Erlanger Health System posted its fifth consecutive quarter with a positive income from operations despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and an industrywide struggle to bring patient numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.
