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Nashville CARES Sues State Over Rule Restricting Some HIV Services for Noncitizens

Nashville CARES has sued the Tennessee Department of Health, arguing that new contract language requiring eligibility verification violates state and federal law and puts patients at risk. The Nashville nonprofit filed suit in Davidson County Chancery Court, asking a judge to block the new language from taking effect. According to...

Nashville, TN · 23d

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Where you can get rid of old prescriptions during National Rx Take Back Day

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — On Saturday, people across the nation will be doing their part to ensure that their old and unneeded prescriptions are disposed of properly. Here’s where East Tennesseans can do the same. October 24 is the DEA’s National Rx Take Back Day for this fall, a day dedicated to ensuring that unused […]

Tennessee · 23d

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Williamson County clinic offers stem cell therapy for pain, joint issues

Stem cell therapy is not just an anti-aging treatment. It is helping patients with disease see improvement in symptoms and proving to be an effective therapy for joint pain and arthritis. Why It Matters. Dr Jill Crowell of the Stem Cell Therapy Center of Nashville says patients who were told...

Williamson County, TN · 28d

Williamson Source

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Ascension Saint Thomas Launches Specialized Women’s Heart Care at Williamson Medical Center

Women in Williamson County can now access specialized cardiovascular services through a new program at Williamson Medical Center launched by Ascension Saint Thomas. Click for More News The Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Women’s Heart Program provides preventive care, diagnostic testing and personalized treatment focused on women’s cardiovascular health throughout different stages of life. Heart disease […] The post Ascension Saint Thomas Launches Specialized Women’s Heart Care at Williamson Medical Center appeared first on Williamson Source .

Williamson County, TN · 28d

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Biologic Access in Asthma and COPD: Clinical Forum Perspectives

Advanced practice providers (APPs) manage a growing share of patients with. and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), often handling maintenance care, biomarker workup, and the prior authorizations that biologic therapy requires. Recent approvals have expanded the available options, including dupilumab and mepolizumab for eosinophilic COPD and depemokimab, a twice-yearly anti-interleukin (IL)-5 agent, for severe asthma.1-4 Access, dosing frequency, and adherence increasingly shape which of these therapies patients receive.

Tennessee · 27d

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YOUNG: We are pricing out our providers

Healthcare is useless if no one is there to provide it. That concern is no longer hypothetical: A federal proposal could significantly reduce the amount future providers can borrow to finance their education. Providers are the foundation of a healthcare system’s ability to actually deliver adequate care. Without enough physicians,...

Tennessee · 10-13

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Tennessee retired state workers and teachers will pay $154.49 to $204.49 a month for the state Medicare supplement in 2027, under a new administrator

Retired Tennessee state employees and teachers on the state’s Medicare supplement will pay between $154.49 and $204.49 a month in 2027, according to the state’s 2027 premium notice. That is $19.85 more than this year in every service tier. The plan, called The Tennessee Plan, also gets a new administrator on Jan. 1, 2027, when […]

Tennessee · 10-11

Sumner County Source

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Highpoint Health Hosts Halloween Mammogram Event in Gallatin

Highpoint Health Imaging for Women at Sumner Station in Gallatin is hosting a Halloween-themed mammogram event on Monday, October 26, 2026, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Gallatin mammogram event offers walk-in screening mammograms, extended evening hours and a relaxed, festive atmosphere. It is designed to make annual breast cancer screening easier to […] The post Highpoint Health Hosts Halloween Mammogram Event in Gallatin appeared first on Sumner County Source .

Gallatin, TN · 10-13

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These 7 Tennessee Towns Offer Some of the Best Healthcare in the State

When people think about choosing a place to live in Tennessee, things like housing, schools, jobs, and quality of life usually come to mind first. Healthcare deserves a place near the top of that list too. Having reliable hospitals, experienced specialists, children’s care, emergency services, and neighborhood clinics nearby can make everyday life easier and offer extra peace of mind when a serious medical need comes up.

Tennessee · 10-08

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Tennessee governor candidates talk rural healthcare, maternal mortality rates

The top four polling candidates in Tennessee’s governor’s race — Lauren Pinkston, David Hatley, Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green — laid out their plans to address rural hospital closures and maternal mortality in the state. Why It Matters. Tennessee leads the nation in rural hospital closures...

Tennessee · 10-12

WATE

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Around 4,000 Tennesseans lose health coverage under new federal rules

Knoxville, TN · 10-12

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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

Claiborne Progress

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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

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