Erlanger plans to open two new medical facilities in Cleveland, Tennessee
Erlanger Health System plans to open two new medical facilities in Cleveland, Tennessee, hospital officials announced Wednesday.
Horse soring bill faces monumental vote; supporters fear Tennessee legislators could rein in measure
Bipartisan legislation that promises to end the inhumane practice of horse soring - which became illegal in 1970 but persists due to loopholes in the current law - has garnered enough support to receive a vote in the U.S. House on Wednesday.
Sen. Lamar Alexander’s bipartisan legislation promises to eliminate surprise billing, lower health care costs
Todd Johnson thought he knew which hospitals were in his family's health insurance network when his son needed emergency care after a mountain biking accident.
Sen. Todd Gardenhire to lead new Electronic Health Records Task Force
State Sen. Todd Gardenhire, R-Chattanooga, has been appointed by Lt. Governor Randy McNally to serve as chairman of the Electronic Health Records Task Force.
Erlanger Health System vice president resigns amid patient safety, quality concerns
Erlanger Health System's vice president of patient safety and quality has resigned from her role at the hospital, according to a letter obtained through open records.
Chattanooga’s hospitals struggling with shortage of nurses
The Chattanooga region is home to six different nursing programs producing nearly 500 graduates per year.
Program brings chest wall surgery patients, prospective patients together
Alli Smith, age 15 at the time, had waited nearly seven years for Dr. Lisa Smith to give the go-ahead.
State injects additional $5 million to widen mental health safety net for low-income Tennesseans
More low-income Tennesseans who lack health insurance coverage and don't qualify for TennCare are now eligible for free mental health services thanks to broader eligibility criteria that went into effect this week.
Erlanger officials say NICU running smooth now
It's been a year since Erlanger Health System announced the Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt would take over management of the main campus and Erlanger East Hospital neonatal intensive care units, often called NICUs.
Erlanger board approves budget, receives letter from hospital-employed doctors in support of CEO Spiegel
A dozen physicians who are employed by Erlanger Health System have written a letter to the hospital's board of trustees expressing support for CEO Kevin Spiegel.
