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The latest Health coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, including Coronavirus.
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Obama signs historic $938 billion health overhaul
DARLENE SUPERVILLE
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Alexander says health plan cost Tennessee up to $1.5 billion
On the eve of a pivotal congressional vote on health care reform, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander warned that the plan could cripple education in Tennessee by diverting state funds to pay for an expanded Medicaid program.
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House Dems on track for vote
WASHINGTON – Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drug costs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.
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Democrats near vote on Obama health care bill – Read the bill online
WASHINGTON – Democratic leaders are unveiling what is expected to be their final health care bill Thursday, setting the stage for a Sunday vote on a plan that would affect most Americans and has become the defining issue in Barack Obama's presidency.
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House weighs unusual tactic to muscle health bill through
By David Lightman
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Health Briefs
Breast cancer
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Health Briefs
Lung disease
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Hamilton ranks high in health rankings
Out of 95 Tennessee counties, Grundy County ranks dead last overall for health outcomes in an analysis released Wednesday.
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Never too late in life to alter health habits
Three years ago, at age 92, Marjorie Townley of Chattanooga felt resigned, seeing little chance for improvement in her quality of life.
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Fewer trauma patients hit Erlanger’s bottom line
Weather woes combined with new, "onerous" visibility requirements from the Federal Aviation Administration meant fewer flights for Erlanger's air medical program in 2009, a loss that contributed to lower revenues last month, hospital officials said at Erlanger's budget and finance committee meeting Monday.