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Local lawmakers weigh in on state mandates, hospital closures, and a new juvenile facility in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Immigration was one of the big topics at Friday’s Capitol Talk. Sen. Ed Jackson (R-District 25) and Rep. Johnny Shaw (D-District 80) addressed multiple issues impacting local communities. Shaw raised concerns about how new state laws are affecting law enforcement at the local level, saying...
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Pathways honors retiring local behavioral health pioneer
JACKSON, Tenn.–A special event was held Tuesday honoring a pioneer in behavioral health care in the region. Dr. Richard Drewery has dedicated 67 years of service to his patients and the community and is now retiring. Dr. Drewery played a major role in what is now Pathways, a behavioral...
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West Tennessee Healthcare: When the call turned dangerous, they never stopped caring
JACKSON, Tenn. — It started like so many calls do. On a Wednesday afternoon, West Tennessee Healthcare EMS was dispatched to what sounded like a routine medical emergency. An unconscious person. Nothing in the 911 call suggested danger. An ambulance was sent, along with a supervisor, and the local Jackson Fire Department responded too, just like they always do when someone in our community needs help.
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West Tennessee Healthcare celebrates 1 year of hybrid atrial fibrillation program
JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennessee Healthcare is marking the one-year anniversary of its hybrid atrial fibrillation program at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The program launched one year ago and has transformed atrial fibrillation treatment across West Tennessee through a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach. Patients have experienced reduced stroke risk and improved quality of life over the past 12 months.
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Stronger, One Step at a Time: Anne Griffin’s Journey Back to Life
When Anne Griffin talks about her heart journey, she does it with the calm honesty of someone who has spent her life caring for others. A family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Anne is no stranger to healthcare. But last year, the roles were reversed. In April,...
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Meharry Medical College expands into rural Tennessee to combat health care deserts
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Pulmonologist Dr. James Carruth Joins Baptist-Carroll County
HUNTINGDON, Tenn., Feb. 11, 2026– Board-certified pulmonologist Dr. James Carruth has joined Baptist Medical Group at Baptist Medical Group-Carroll County Pulmonology at 641 R.B. Wilson Drive in Huntingdon. Carruth, recognized as an expert in respiratory and pulmonary medicine, has worked in West Tennessee since 1996. He will work closely...
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JMCGH now offering a new approach to urinary incontinence
January 19, 2026 – Jackson, TN – West Tennessee Healthcare is pleased to announce a new treatment option for people living with urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Jackson-Madison County General Hospital is now offering the Altaviva™ implant, an innovative therapy designed to help patients regain control and confidence.
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Newborn Surrendered to Tennessee Safe Haven Baby Box
A newborn was “safely surrendered” to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Atoka, Tennessee, officials said. The baby was surrendered to the baby box at Fire Station No. 1 on Atoka-McLaughlin Drive, Fox13 reported last week. Officials said the infant was in “good health” when first responders retrieved the baby from the device.
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Dyersburg Hospital Celebrates First Baby Of Year
DYERSBURG, TN. — The first baby of the year has arrived at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, and the excitement in labor and delivery is real. A sweet baby boy, Colt Dewayne Jackson was born on January 3, 2026, at 3:02 pm to proud parents Jeff Jackson and Leslie Pruitt. The family is from Dyersburg, Tennessee.
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West Tennessee Healthcare awarded Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission
Jackson, TN – January 8, 2026 – West Tennessee Healthcare has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Certification. West Tennessee Healthcare underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on November 21, 2025. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, supporting self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
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Meant To Be: Brogdon’s Journey Into Hospice Nursing
From Amanda Smiles, West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital. Paris, Tenn.–When Denise lost her husband, Tony, to leukemia at only 39, her world shifted forever. She was 29. “He was diagnosed July 17, 1992, and died July 16, 1993,” she recalls. “I quit working to be with him. We didn’t have children, and afterward, I needed something that would let me survive and take care of myself.”
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New Paris LIFELINE Blood Center Grand Opening Set
Paris, Tenn.–The grand opening of the new Paris LIFELINE Center has been set for Thursday, January 22. As we reported earlier, the LIFELINE Center is already open for blood and platelet donations. Located at 211 Tyson Ave., the new center is open Sunday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed on Thursdays and Fridays.
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LIFELINE’s New Paris Center Now Open
Paris, Tenn.–The new LIFELINE Blood Services Center in Paris is now open. Located at 211 Tyson Ave., the new center is open Sunday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Executive Director Melinda...
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West Tennessee Bone and Joint holds dedication, celebrating one-year anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn.–One local health facility celebrates a major milestone. Friday is the one year anniversary for West Tennessee Bone and Joint’s new consolidated clinic location. To celebrate, leaders decided to host the much overdue dedication. Both the current a former CEOs of West Tennessee Bone and Joint spoke...
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Hometown Health Clinic in McKenzie receives over $1.5 million in funding
MCKENZIE, Tenn. — The Hometown Health Clinic in McKenzie receives a very generous grant. The clinic received the HRP Award totaling over $1.5 million. This grant is set to help the clinic redesign care delivery processes, use technology and data more effectively, and allow patients to be more active with their health.