The terrifying journey through COVID-19 and back for Rep. Mike Carter of Ooltewah
The image of his initial chest X-ray is etched in his brain
Erlanger board’s recent pension vote may have violated Tennessee open meeting law
The recent decision by the Erlanger Health System Board of Trustees to immediately suspend lump-sum payments from the hospital's pension plan may have violated the Tennessee Open Meetings Act.
Oak Ridge researchers seek answers to mystery of varying degrees of symptoms of COVID-19
From brain fog and joint pain to lung damage and nausea - scientists are racing to understand why the novel coronavirus can cause such a wide array of symptoms and organ damage to different people at different stages of their disease.
Full Hamilton County COVID-19 cluster list mirrors national trends, but some question meaning of ‘cluster’
What is a coronavirus "cluster?" It depends on who's answering the question.
UTC, hospital, detention center top list of COVID-19 clusters in Hamilton County
Several of Chattanooga's largest employers, a jail, food processing plants and a long-term care facility are among the top locations identified in a list of recent "COVID-19 clusters" from the Hamilton County Health Department.
Hamilton County Health Department explains significant drop in active COVID-19 cases
The number of active COVID-19 cases reported daily on the Hamilton County Health Department website dropped from 1,505 to 603 on Thursday, raising eyebrows across the county and prompting an explanation from department officials.
‘A ticking time bomb’: Erlanger board tackles hospital’s unfunded pension plan
The Erlanger Health System Board of Trustees voted Thursday to suspend lump sum payments from the hospital's pension plan in an effort to strengthen the plan, which was about 36% funded - or $83.5 million underfunded - as of June 30.
Power Poll: Chattanooga leaders worried about economic impact of COVID-19, split on Erlanger future
Chattanooga leaders are worried about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic but most feel confident about regional preparedness for the looming flu season, according to the latest Times Free Press Power Poll - which surveyed 134 individuals in Chattanooga and Hamilton County who make or influence policy decisions at the local, state and federal levels.
‘We’re literally life support’: Chattanooga respiratory therapist shares what it’s like to treat COVID-19 patients
It was by accident that Jerry Czerkasij, a 35-year respiratory therapist, pursued a career in health care.
America’s worsening obesity crisis puts 42% of adults at higher risk for serious COVID-19 infection
Obesity in the United States is at an all-time high at the same time research is showing a strong connection between obesity and serious COVID-19 infection, according to a new report.
