Five things to know about COVID-19 in the Chattanooga region for the week ending Sept. 18
Every week, the Times Free Press will publish five essential things to know about the coronavirus pandemic in the Chattanooga region.
Tennessee to relax visitation rules at nursing homes, other senior living facilities
Tennesseans who live in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities could be reunited with their loved ones in person as soon as Oct. 1, according to new guidelines from the Tennessee Department of Health.
Coronavirus has ended at least 360 lives in the Chattanooga region. Here are three of their stories.
Since March, at least 360 residents of the Chattanooga region have lost their lives due to the coronavirus, including 87 in Hamilton County and 59 in Whitfield County. August proved to be the deadliest month so far, with 122 lives lost across the region.
Six months into COVID-19 pandemic in Chattanooga area, it’s still about ‘doing everything we can do to protect each other’
As the virus continues to impact all parts of life, the Times Free Press compiled photographs and revisited some of the biggest stories throughout the past six months.
Tennessee hospitals treat more children with mysterious condition linked to COVID-19
As the number of young people with COVID-19 in the state grows, Tennessee children's hospitals are starting to see pediatric patients with a mysterious illness believed to be connected to the coronavirus, known as multi-inflammatory syndrome in children.
Meet the Scenic City’s go-to medical experts leading our community through the coronavirus pandemic
They've spent time away from their families, friends and favorite pastimes, combing over the latest scientific literature and burning the candle at both ends to keep their patients, colleagues and communities safe through a rapidly changing pandemic.
Social gatherings, not school, driving Hamilton County’s COVID-19 spike in young people, officials say
Social gatherings such as parties and carpooling - not classroom interaction - are driving COVID-19 case surges in young people, according to local health and school officials.
Rob Headrick receives Champions of Health Care innovation by an individual award
Dr. Rob Headrick, chief of thoracic surgery at CHI Memorial Chest and Lung Cancer Center, has made it his mission to prove that lung cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence - that even people who are most at risk, such as longtime tobacco users and those with a family history of cancer, can complete treatment and go on to live healthy lives.
Erlanger’s financial situation attracted unsolicited purchase offer
StoneBridge Healthcare's unsolicited bid to buy Erlanger Health System came as a surprise to Erlanger officials and some community leaders, but not to people who are in the business of buying and selling hospitals.
Private suitor met with Hamilton County mayor, former Sen. Corker before offer on Erlanger hospital
Offer unlikely to be the last, as public hospital board faces tough decisions
