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Local doctors recognized for hard work, contributions
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local hospital awards two members of its staff for their hard work in not only the Hub City, but other surrounding counties. Dr. Kumar was awarded Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Doctor of the Year. This was decided by his peers for his hard work. For...
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Alamo welcomes new medical clinic with ribbon cutting
ALAMO, Tenn. — An official dedication was held Thursday for the Medical Clinic of Alamo. The Crockett County Chamber of Commerce was present to celebrate the clinic, located at at 18 North Cavalier Drive. The Medical Clinic of Alamo is an integrated primary care practice which means they deal with the mind, body and spirit.
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Big Show Of Support At Carey Counseling Ribbon-Cutting
Paris, Tenn.–There was a large crowd on hand for the ribbon cutting for Carey Counseling Center’s new Crisis Stabilization Unit & Walk-In Center. Its newly-constructed center is located at 1026 Kelley Dr. in Paris behind the Henry County Hospital. After the ribbon-cutting, everyone was invited into the building for a tour of the facilities. State Department of Mental Health officials at the event said this facility and others like it are essential in Tennessee’s ‘right treatment, right place, right time strategy for crisis services.” Other Carey Counseling locations are in Camden, Huntingdon, McKenzie, Union City and Martin. (State Department of Mental Health Services photo).
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New Carey Counseling Center Ribbon-Cutting Friday
Join us on Friday, April 11th at 2:00 PM as we celebrate the grand opening of Carey Counseling Center’s new Crisis Stabilization Unit and Walk-in Center. The new center is at 1026 Kelley Dr., Paris, behind the hospital. The grand opening, ribbon-cutting and a tour of the facility are...
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New LIFELINE Blood Center In Paris Eyes November Opening
Paris, Tenn.–Work is progressing with the construction of a new LIFELINE Blood Services Center in Paris, with interior work underway now. Brasfield Construction of Jackson is performing the work for the new center, at 211 Tyson Ave. LIFELINE Director Melinda Reid said, “We are excited about it and are working towards an opening date in Nov. 2025!” Until the new center is complete and open, Henry County will continue to be served by LIFELINE mobile blood drives. The next one is at noon this Thursday, April 3, at First United Methodist Church. Shannon McFarlin photo.
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Tennessee system to build new hospital
Jackson-based West Tennessee Healthcare plans to break ground on a new hospital in Bolivar in late summer. The new facility will replace West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital, which was built in 1974, according to a March 27 health system news release. It will feature inpatient beds, outpatient services, an emergency room and negative pressure isolation rooms to support preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks.
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New hospital coming to West Tennessee
BOLIVAR, Tenn. (WMC) - West Tennessee Healthcare plans to build a new hospital in Bolivar, Tennessee. The new facility will replace the current West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital on Nuckollis Road—a small, 51-year-old facility that serves as the county’s only hospital. A portion of a $9,610,000 grant awarded...
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Dental care crisis: How oral diseases affect your overall health
JACKSON, Tenn. — Most oral health conditions are largely preventable and can be treated in their early stages. Most cases are dental caries (tooth decay), periodontal diseases, tooth loss and oral cancers. Although the oral health of Americans has improved greatly over the past 75 years, it is still far from ideal, especially for low-income families.
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Free expungement clinic coming to Jackson April 25
West Tennessee Legal Services is partnering with the Tennessee Governor’s Faith Based and Community Initiative, and the TN Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission, to host a free expungement clinic on April 25, 2025, in Jackson to celebrate Second Chance Month and Help4TNMonth. This clinic will allow qualifying individuals...
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JMCGH offers new treatment for coronary artery disease patients
Jackson, TN, March 18, 2025 – John Baker, MD, cardiologist with West Tennessee Medical Group, recently performed the first procedure using the AGENT™ Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) to treat a patient with coronary artery disease who was experiencing in-stent restenosis (ISR). The procedure was performed at Jackson-Madison General Hospital (JMCGH).
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After 5 Years, People Reflect on the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic
West Tennessee reflects on fear, uncertainty five years after COVID-19 The COVID-19 Virus sent the world into a panic 5 years ago, bringing isolation and fear with it. 39 News asked people around Jackson how the pandemic changed them in the years since.
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Rising Star Award Goes To Martin Clinic Practitioner
Martin, Tenn.–The UT Martin Regional Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (REED) Center housing the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) awarded the center’s TSBDC Rising Star Award to Morgan Stone, family nurse practitioner and owner of Cornerstone WholeHealth 360 in Martin. Landy Fuqua, director of the REED Center, presented...
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Jackson Clinic Baptist Campus now offering new pain management program
JACKSON, Tenn. — You do not need to go far to receive incredible care as we have some of the best options here in West Tennessee. Baptist Memorial Health Care just recently started seeing patients at their new facility located in the southwest corner of the 45 Bypass and Passmore Lane. They have just now started a new pain program that provides some of the best care you can find.