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Tennessee Lookout

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Tennessee Republican lawmakers fail women with lack of focus on maternal care

Tennessee marked four years under a near-total abortion ban with the June 24 anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson, under which the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the state’s law to ban abortions to take effect.  Tennessee Republicans claimed Dobbs as a major victory. But they won’t acknowledge the growing body of evidence suggesting abortion bans contribute […]

Tennessee · 07-22

WATE

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New UT Medical mobile unit brings cancer screenings to rural East Tennessee

UT Medical Center unveiled a new mobile lung cancer screening unit that will soon bring low-dose CT scans and support services to 21 counties across East Tennessee, with the goal of detecting lung cancer earlier and improving access in rural communities.

Knoxville, TN · 07-21

WBIR

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UT Medical unveils East Tennessee's first mobile lung cancer screening unit

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Medical Center unveiled a new 45-foot mobile CT lung cancer screening unit Tuesday, the first of its kind in the region. Once operational, the unit will provide low-dose CT scans and smoking-cessation support to 21 counties across East Tennessee. UT Medical leaders...

Knoxville, TN · 07-22
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WREG

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Shelby County Health Dept. confirms 6 cases of Cyclosporiasis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A parasite causing explosive problems along the digestive tract continues to impact thousands of people across the country, including here in Tennessee. Cyclosporiasis has affected between 11 and 30 individuals in the state of Tennessee, according to data released by the CDC this week. The Shelby County Health Department said there have […]

Shelby County, TN · 07-15

The Cool Down

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EPA chief calls New York's data center pause a 'cop out' as AI fights spread to Tennessee

"Americans mostly want to make America the (Artificial Intelligence) capital of the world."

Tennessee · 07-20

hipaajournal.com

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All About Women’s Care Data Breach Affects Up to 12,000 Patients

All About Women’s Care in Colorado has notified 12,000 patients that their data has been compromised in a data breach, and Mid-South Pulmonary Sleep Specialists in Tennessee is assessing the impact of a November 2025 ransomware attack. All About Women’s Care, Colorado. All About Women’s Care, an Englewood,...

Englewood, CO · 07-17

nbc39.com

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Madison Co. Health officials share the importance of vaccinations

Health officials throughout Tennessee are now stressing the importance of being vaccinated against measles. The advice comes after the Tennessee Department of Health confirmed two cases of the virus in Middle Tennessee. ​. 39 News spoke with Madison County Health about why it is so important to get vaccinated. ​. “Well, a...

Madison County, TN · 07-16

WATE

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Study on pharmacy A1C testing leads to expanded access to diabetes care

Knoxville, TN · 07-14

Maury County Source

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ICYMI: Williamson Health Board Approves Sale to Ascension Saint Thomas

The Williamson Health Board of Trustees, the governing board of the independent, nonprofit, regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, unanimously voted earlier this week to proceed with a change of ownership to Ascension Saint Thomas. Board Chairman Bo Butler announced the decision to the Williamson County Board of Commissioners at a special called meeting on Monday, July 6. Click for More News.

Williamson County, TN · 07-11

WKRN News 2

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Hospitals expanding services in Tennessee

Tennessee · 07-12

Robertson County Source

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ICYMI: Williamson Health Board Approves Sale to Ascension Saint Thomas

The Williamson Health Board of Trustees, the governing board of the independent, nonprofit, regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, unanimously voted earlier this week to proceed with a change of ownership to Ascension Saint Thomas. Board Chairman Bo Butler announced the decision to the Williamson County Board of Commissioners at a special called meeting on Monday, July 6. Click for More News.

Williamson County, TN · 07-11

WKRN

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Federal funding to bring ambulances to rural Tennessee counties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For rural areas across Tennessee, ambulances serve as a lifeline. New funding just announced through President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will allow departments across the state to get new ones. “The public seems to sometimes think that an ambulance is just...

Tennessee · 07-10

WBBJ

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Congressman Kustoff honors Air Evac Lifeteam with Capitol flag

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Rep. David Kustoff presented a United States flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to Air Evac Lifeteam during a ceremony Wednesday morning in Jackson. Kustoff, who represents Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District, has previously used Capitol-flown flags to recognize West Tennessee first responders and front-line teams.

Jackson, TN · 07-08

WBIR

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Vaccine rates drop in Tennessee over the last 5 years

Tennessee · 07-09

WKRN News 2

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Federal funding to bring ambulances to rural Tennessee counties

Packets detailing the program were just sent out at the end of June, and TASA is now working to facilitate the new funding to rural counties across the state.

Tennessee · 07-09

The Tennessean

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Tennessee patients still hit by rising prescription costs | Opinion

On July 1, many new Tennessee laws took effect. But lawmakers left one critical task unfinished: closing loopholes that continue to drive up prescription costs for Tennessee patients. During the past legislative session, lawmakers had the opportunity to put patients first and strengthen protections for Tennesseans who rely on financial assistance to afford their medications. They failed to finish the job, but they still have the responsibility to make it right. The cost of waiting for care changed my life I am a Tennessean living with psoriatic arthritis, a painful and progressive disease affecting my skin and joints. I first noticed signs of psoriasis nearly a decade ago, but because I was worried about the cost of care, I tried to manage the symptoms on my own. When I finally sought help, I faced new barriers, including limited access to specialists. Without the right diagnosis or treatment, my condition continued to worsen. By the time I finally saw a rheumatologist in 2023, the disease had already progressed. Today, I live with permanent, irreversible bone damage in my fingers and degenerative arthritis in my spine and neck. A diagnosis gave me answers, but it did not guarantee access to treatment. The

Tennessee · 07-09

mainstreetmediatn.com

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TriStar breaks ground on emergency care facility in Pleasant View

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 30 for TriStar Pleasant View ER, Pleasant View’s first freestanding emergency room that will bring high-quality emergency care to patients in Pleasant View, Robertson County, Cheatham County and surrounding communities. Located at the corner of...

Pleasant View, TN · 07-07

jacksonpost.news

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Rural Health Association recruiting doulas

Prenatal care and maternity services are aspects of healthcare that many women take for granted. Those services are not highly accessible to many women in our state, especially in rural areas. Of Tennessee’s 95 counties, 72% are rural counties that have no access to OB care or birthing centers. Another...

Tennessee · 07-07

discoverdade.com

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CommonSpirit Temporarily Pauses Some Outpatient Imaging Services Amid Radiology Delays

CommonSpirit Health has temporarily paused some outpatient imaging services at its Tennessee and North Georgia facilities as it works to resolve ongoing radiology delays tied to a transition to a new radiology services provider. The health system announced Monday that software issues related to the integration of the new provider...

Tennessee · 07-07

yieldpro.com

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LifeCare Development Enters Tennessee with Blake-Branded Senior Multifamily Community

LifeCare Development will enter Tennessee with the construction of The Blake at Chattanooga, a 118-unit luxury assisted living and memory care community. The firm intends to break ground on the project later this summer. The $45 million development will reach completion in 2028, according to Chattanooga Times Free Press. Partners...

Chattanooga, TN · 07-03