New program helps Tennesseans with intellectual disabilities navigate bus routes on their own
Lack of accessible or affordable transportation is a major barrier to employment for people with disabilities.
Sen. Gardenhire’s bill to combat ‘food deserts’ in Tennessee passes first legislative hurdle
A bill sponsored by Tennessee state Sen. Todd Gardenhire, R-Chattanooga, aiming to promote grocery store development in "food deserts" - primarily low-income, urban areas without supermarkets - passed in a Senate subcommittee meeting this week.
Coronavirus could become a pandemic, but the Chattanooga area has already seen several before
The world was taken by surprise 102 years ago when the 1918 Spanish flu struck globally and locally in Chattanooga. The CDC estimated that one-third of the world's population became infected with this virus.
‘Resilient Threads:’ Chattanooga doctor’s new book aims to support, empower health care professionals
After discovering a close friend and colleague had taken his own life, Dr. Mukta Panda felt compelled to do more to support and empower other health care professionals.
Mary Walker is the only woman to ever earn a Medal of Honor
One of the first rotating exhibits at the new Heritage Center will feature Dr. Mary Edwards Walker - the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor.
Only female Medal of Honor recipient among more than 900 who had medals rescinded
Dr. Mary Walker, the first and only female to every be awarded a Medal of Honor, was among a group of 911 to have their awards rescinded in 1917 when the criteria for the honor was narrowed to those who engaged in "actual combat with the enemy."
Flu blamed for 3 Hamilton County child deaths this season
At least three children in Hamilton County have died due to influenza so far this flu season, according to data from the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department.
CHI Memorial Hospital warns of scam involving the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center
Chattanooga area residents have reported receiving phone calls from people pretending to represent the "cancer council" and asking for donations to the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center, according to a Friday news release from CHI Memorial Hospital.
Expert calls for more price transparency, right to shop as out-of-pocket health care spending grows
Economics professor Larry Van Horn wasn't concerned last March when he had an upper respiratory infection.
Now-closed Chattanooga medical clinic accused of operating without physician oversight
A primary care clinic on Lee Highway that targeted vulnerable and unconventional patients - including families who did not want to vaccinate their children - was abruptly closed last month after allegations it was operating illegally.
