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COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Knoxville: Where to sign up

Vaccination appointments are available through the Knox County Health Department, local hospital systems, pharmacies and community partners. More points of distribution will be added as supply … See more

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When and where to get the flu shot and RSV, COVID vaccines

WEBThe CDC recommends people age 6 months and older get the flu shot and, if eligible, the updated COVID-19 boosters, which target Omicron variants and …

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Knox County launches COVID-19 vaccine online appointment system

WEBKnox County launches online appointment portal for COVID-19 vaccinations. NEW: Knox County has opened up an additional 150 appointments for Jan. 19, 20 and 25. See the …

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Knox County Health Department hosts free vaccine clinics in …

WEBThe health department will host three vaccine clinics before Christmas to help protect you and your family. 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 20 at the City County Building, 400 …

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Flu, COVID-19, RSV on the rise in East Tennessee

WEBAs flu, RSV and COVID-19 are on the rise in Knox County, health care systems respond. Although the arctic blast might have you gathered around a warm …

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COVID-19 cases begin to rise nationally and in East Tennessee

WEBSo more of a community spread, and we've seen a few increased cases in that,” he said this week. Knox County Health Department reported 175 new COVID-19 …

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Knox County Health Department offers two free flu shot clinics

WEBFlu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available at two free walk-in clinics run by the Knox County Health Department this month. Protection from the flu is especially …

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Tennessee opens up access to Narcan in the hope of saving lives

WEBTennessee experienced a major overdose crisis during the chaos of the 2020 pandemic. Fatal drug overdoses increased by 45% between 2019 and 2020, …

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TeamHealth co-founder has always worked in the trenches

WEBIn 2016, the company was purchased by Blackstone for $6.1 billion. It's the amalgam of some 20 mergers and acquisitions of complementary businesses. Dr. John …

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Community Thrives: KARM's care clinic is coming along

WEBDeep inside the Knox Area Rescue Ministries just off downtown, one of the city’s most recognizable charities is working to improve access to on-site health care for …

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University of Tennessee partners with ASU, will fix parking on …

WEBSholl started as the interim leader for UT-ORII in June 2023. In this role, Sholl helped UT-ORII launch two new $20 million research initiatives between UT and ORNL.

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Tennessee says Knox County needs a mental health inpatient …

WEBThe Knox County jail spends about $17,000 a month on mental health medication for approximately 585 inmates with diagnosable mental illness, the resolution …

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Is Knox County facing ‘tripledemic’ of COVID-19, flu, RSV this winter

WEBDena Mashburn, director of nursing for the Knox County Health Department, noted that our current COVID-19 numbers are much lower than this time last year.. She …

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How Knox County will track AMR ambulance services

WEB0:02. 0:26. Knox County's ambulance provider is one month into a new contract that promises shorter wait times. American Medical Response was rehired in …

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Find Knoxville jobs in health care, manufacturing, retail

WEBJob postings were up 12.4% from December 2023. The 10 industries with the most job postings were: Health care and social assistance - 1,324. Administrative …

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UT Medical Center emergency room expands with Haslam donation

WEBKnoxville News Sentinel. 0:04. 1:26. The University of Tennessee Medical Center's emergency department will almost double in size thanks in part to a $10 million …

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AMR misses mark on Knox County ambulance calls 32% of the time

WEBResponse times in Knoxville were within 10 minutes 63% of the time overall and 65% for priority 1 calls. Response times in West Knox County were within 20 …

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Spring in Knoxville means higher pollen counts, rough allergy season

WEBHow to cope with allergies. Knoxville ranks 29th in a list of 2024 U.S. allergy capitals released by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, which identified the …

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Report: Vanderbilt ranked nationally, 12 other TN hospitals 'high

WEBVanderbilt was the only Tennessee hospital to be nationally ranked by number in U.S. News and World Report's 2019-2020 Best Hospitals Rankings. It ranked …

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University Tennessee chief wellness officer prioritizes mental health

WEB1:24. University of Tennessee System leaders want to prioritize mental health care for students and faculty with the creation of the new chief wellness officer position. Dr. …

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Knoxville lab launches colohealth blood test for colorectal cancer

WEBDaniel Dassow. Knoxville News Sentinel. 0:00. 1:29. A Knoxville company has launched a blood test locally that could reshape how patients get one of the more …

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Trader Joe's recalls basil sold in Tennessee: What to know

WEBTrader Joe's recalled their Infinite Herbs Organic Basil due to risk of salmonella. The recall includes basil sold in the state of Tennessee. Infinite Herbs …

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