Dr. Will Jackson, CEO of Erlanger Health System, addressed the hospital's board of trustees with a solemn tone Thursday evening after eliminating and restructuring 30 management positions on Monday.
Lead Education Station is located in Alton Park
Erlanger Health System on Monday laid off employees, including members of upper management, as new financial reports revealed the hospital ended fiscal year 2019 with a $4.4 million loss and the first quarter of fiscal 2020 with a $4.5 million loss.
Chattanoogans are among a growing group of Tennesseans voicing opposition to a plan for the state to fund its Medicaid program, TennCare, through a lump sum from the federal government called a "block grant."
Twenty-four hours after Kenny Fleshman thought he had food poisoning in August, he was unconscious and fighting for his life in the medical intensive care unit at Erlanger Health System.
The new joint effort between the Chattanooga Fire Department and the Hamilton County Coalition to provide 24-hour assistance for those seeking opioid addiction treatment exceeded expectations in its first month, according to Chattanooga Fire Chief Phil Hyman.
Some of Tennessee's largest health care advocacy organizations are urging Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly to ban flavors in electronic cigarettes, or vaping devices, in response to emerging public health issues.
Thousands of properties within Chattanooga's Southside Lead Superfund Site - an area listed among the country's most toxic places - still need to be tested for lead contamination, health and environmental officials said Monday.
Whistles blowing, the thump of a ball hitting the turf, cheers of encouragement - these were the sounds of a Thursday morning soccer game at Highland Park Commons.
Cochlear implant opens up new possibilities for the hard of hearing
