Chattanooga man’s daily struggle, excessive 911 calls become catalyst for change
Firefighters visited Jeffery Henson sometimes four or five times a day in January. That month, he called 911 more than 90 times.
Annual walking horse competition kicks off this week under renewed criticism of soring practice
The biggest competition for the Tennessee walking horse breed begins Wednesday in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Chattanooga’s Parkridge Valley uses recreation as a form of therapy for children, teens
Adventure education facilitator David Hoover hiked up the trail that leads to the overlook at Parkridge Valley's Child and Adolescent campus.
Nashville Council urges Tennessee’s U.S. senators to change their record on horse soring
Members of the Nashville Metro Council are urging U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., to support a bill they say will end the cruel practice of horse soring.
CHI Memorial teaches mental health first aid
We use CPR to save someone if their heart or breathing stops, but it can be harder to know when and how to help a person experiencing a mental health crisis.
Erlanger, state offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings for qualified patients
Erlanger Health System is partnering with the state's Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services for qualified Tennessee residents.
New mobile clinic brings HIV, sexually transmitted infection treatment to rural communities across southeast Tennessee
Cempa Community Care on Wednesday celebrated the launch of its new mobile clinic, which will allow the Chattanooga-based nonprofit to take its comprehensive services for those with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections to rural communities across southeast Tennessee.
Thirteen national health care groups issue letter opposing TennCare block grants
Thirteen national health care organizations have issued a letter to the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration and the deputy commissioner and director of TennCare opposing the state's plan to pursue "block grants" for its Medicaid program, TennCare.
For new moms, returning to work can create nursing challenges
Hillary Myers' goal to breastfeed for a year after her first child was born in 2011 hit a roadblock when she returned to work. Like many other mothers, she assumed it was because of her body.
US House passes bill expanding horse soring rules, enforcement; Tennessee Rep. Cohen applauds vote
The U.S. House on Thursday approved a bill proponents say will better protect Tennessee walking horses and related breeds from the cruel practice of soring, which is when humans intentionally inflict pain on the animals to force an exaggerated step known as the "big lick."
