Chattanooga long has been blessed by the availability of outstanding medical care. We have many fine doctors in general practice, plus many specialists. They have earned wonderful reputations for their ability to provide excellent treatment for patients suffering from all kinds of diseases, accidents and maladies – and to offer preventive care, too.
We hope our local folks stay healthy by practicing sensible personal habits, eating the “right things” and engaging in exercise. But when doctors or hospitals are needed, we can rely on their skill.
Chattanooga also is home to the state headquarters of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, and other high-quality insurance options are available as well.
But as blessed as we are here, we could not help but notice the news that, despite an expansion of medical schools, our country as a whole could soon face a doctor shortage.
One report says the United States may be short nearly 92,000 physicians by 2020 – which isn’t far away.