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Free flu shot clinics set for Oct. 20 across Southeast Tennessee school districts

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Free flu shots will be available at several school districts across our viewing area later this month as part of Tennessee’s Fight Flu campaign. The Tennessee Department of Health’s Southeast Region will hold vaccination clinics Tuesday, Oct. 20th, in several local counties, including Bledsoe, Bradley, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie counties.

Bradley County, TN · 10-08

Queen City News

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Lawsuit: Surgical sponge left in mother during C-section at Tenn. hospital

A mother is suing a Hermitage hospital after giving birth to her child, claiming surgical material was left inside of her during a C-section.

Davidson County, TN · 10-06

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Highpoint Health-Sumner noted for stroke care

When a stroke happens, minutes can mean the difference between recovery and lifelong disability. Highpoint Health-Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas has earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for its commitment to helping stroke patients receive fast, high-quality care when every second counts. The hospital received the Get With...

Sumner County, TN · 10-08

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All 9 Covenant acute-care hospitals receive Zero Harm Awards

KNOXVILLE – All nine acute-care hospitals within Covenant Health have received 2025 Zero Harm Awards from the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA). The awards recognize Tennessee hospitals and clinical departments for […]

Tennessee · 10-08

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Free flu shot clinics set for Oct. 20 across Southeast Tennessee school districts

Bradley County, TN · 10-08

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Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital calls new resident program a 2026 highlight

One of Wilson County’s largest employers highlighted its successes and long-term improvements Sept. 29 during the annual State of the Hospital address at the Wilson Bank & Trust Operations Building in Lebanon. Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital President Scott McCarver focused on the hospital’s historic 2025 and its growth since...

Wilson County, TN · 10-05

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Covenant Health's Acute-Care Hospitals Achieve Zero Harm Distinction Statewide

KNOXVILLE - All nine acute-care hospitals within Covenant Health have received 2025 Zero Harm Awards from the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA). The awards recognize Tennessee hospitals and clinical departments for achieving exceptional patient safety outcomes by preventing healthcare-associated infections. Awards are presented in four categories:. • Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections...

Tennessee · 10-06

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COVID and Flu Vaccinations are available in Middle Tennessee

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - It’s that time of year again — the familiar mix of cooler mornings, football weekends, and the start of respiratory‑virus season. COVID‑19 and flu vaccinations are now available through your physician or at area drugstores. WGNS spoke with Dr. Shannon Beckman at...

Tennessee · 10-06

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Christa Pike 'critical' after execution attempt

Tennessee · 10-05

WREG

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Nurse Of the Month: Nor'Cleesia Edwards

Tennessee · 10-05

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Sumner County senior centers receive grant funding

Elevate50 Hendersonville, Gallatin Senior Citizens Center Inc. and Westmoreland Seniors, Inc. were among 122 senior centers across Tennessee that recently received grant funding through the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging. The DDA announced the $5 million in awarded funds on Wednesday, Sept. 23. According to the announcement, funding for...

Sumner County, TN · 10-01

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Tennessee inmate dies after experiencing medical emergency

CLIFTON, Tenn. (WKRN) — An investigation is underway after a 30-year-old man died following a medical emergency at the South Central Correctional Facility in Clifton. According to the private company managing the facility, called CoreCivic, Deadrick Jones was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital Wednesday for advanced medical care.

Clifton, TN · 09-28

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Tennessee Drops Birmingham Highway Site for New Moccasin Bend Mental Health Hospital

Tennessee Drops Birmingham Highway Site for New Moccasin Bend Mental Health Hospital. Tennessee officials have reversed course on plans to build a replacement for Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute on Birmingham Highway. The Tennessee Department of General Services announced Monday afternoon that the state will no longer move forward with...

Chattanooga, TN · 09-28

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24 health systems opening new hospitals in 2026

From rural replacement facilities to a $1.9 billion academic tower, health systems across the country are opening new hospitals in 2026. Here are 24 health systems that have opened or are set to open new hospitals this year, as reported by Becker’s:. 1. Jackson, Tenn.-based West Tennessee Healthcare will...

Tennessee · 09-30

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ETSU rural health team recognized for statewide aging data dashboard

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A statewide resource developed by ETSU recently earned recognition from public health professionals across the state. The ETSU Center for Rural Health and Research was recognized for their work developing the group's “Tennessee Multi-Sector Plan for the Aging Data Dashboard.”. The project is...

Johnson City, TN · 09-30

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Step Back In Time At This Vintage Soda Fountain Tucked Inside A Franklin Pharmacy

There was a time when the town pharmacist knew your name, your kids, and exactly when your refill was due. Most of that small-town magic has faded into history books and old photographs, but one counter in Franklin, Tennessee, seems to have missed the memo. It has earned a loyal...

Franklin, TN · 09-24

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Tennessee rural healthcare crisis deepens

In rural Tennessee, health leaders said residents are being squeezed by rising care costs and limited access to services. Affordability is seen as a major barrier, leaving more families unable to get the care they need. Nationally, roughly 8.4% of rural Americans are uninsured. Dr. Amy Gordon Bono, a primary care physician, said the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reduces Medicaid support, negatively affecting Tennesseans and hospitals. She pointed out rural systems often deliver uncompensated care to uninsured patients and the Medicaid reimbursement rates are not big enough to cover the cost. She said findings from the Center for Health Care Quality and Payment Reform show the biggest driver of rural hospital closures is losses incurred for caring for patients with private insurance. "We are now also seeing private insurers paying less than the cost of services delivered to privately insured patients. This report shows that 36% of Tennessee's rural hospitals are in serious financial trouble and that at least 12 hospitals are at immediate risk of closure over the next few years," Gordon Bono pointed out. Gordon Bono added Tennessee is one of the few states to have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. As a result,

Tennessee · 09-28

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Tennessee received $59M in Medicaid overpayments: OIG

Tennessee’s Medicaid program claimed $59.3 million in federal reimbursement for case management services provided to children who did not qualify for them, the HHS Office of Inspector General said in an audit report published Sept. 23. The OIG’s recommendations are not final decisions, and CMS ultimately determines whether to...

Tennessee · 09-25

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Flooding issues to be addressed after multiple Wilson County neighbors report E. coli infections

A third Wilson County resident said they have contracted E. coli, and the circumstances surrounding the situation have drawn the attention of state and local officials.

Wilson County, TN · 09-23

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As measles cases continue to rise in Tennessee, CVS Health reminds residents that vaccines are available statewide

WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Following the Tennessee Department of Health's recent confirmation of nine measles cases in the state, CVS Health is reminding Tennesseans that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations statewide for eligible patients. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Tennessee · 09-23

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