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Tennessee leads country with the highest level of illness, CDC says

WEBTennessee hospitals:COVID-19, flu and RSV cases are filling up Tennessee clinics and hospital ERs What are the highest flu rates in Tennessee? According to the …

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Earth Day 2024: Get to know the history, theme and significance

WEBEarth Day, a day which honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of environmental issues, is celebrated across the …

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Health care in Nashville: Incentives help bridge wide disparities

WEBAccording to the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Black Americans are at greater risk for “COVID-19, heart disease, stroke, …

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In Tennessee, here's how your background could impact your health

WEBMaternal health in Tennessee. Black patients are more than twice as likely to die than white patients, something that is part of a nationwide problem. Discrimination …

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Seeing a female physician could lead to a longer life, new study …

WEBAbout 31% of each group of patients observed (male and female) had female providers caring for them, according to the study. The results showed that 8.15% …

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Bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says its safe to drink

WEBThe avian influenza A(H5N1) virus has recently infected herds of dairy cows in several states, including Texas, Kansas and Michigan.Herds in New Mexico and …

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Universal healthcare would be simpler, more affordable for …

WEBJeremy C. Kourvelas is the Vice President of the Public Health Graduate Student Association; It is no secret that the costs of healthcare in this country have long …

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As Nashville healthcare grows, collaboration across Tennessee is key

WEBThe Nashville area is not the only health care hub in Tennessee. That spirit of collaboration continued with the launch of the inaugural Nashville Healthcare …

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What is Oracle and what do they do

WEBEllison said Nashville's prominent health care industry is a major draw for the company because of its increasing emphasis on health care software products.

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Meharry Medical College's School of Global Health will improve lives

WEBJonathan Low, MBA, is in Meharry’s Class of 2026, a teaching assistant of the Department of Professional and Medical Education and CEO of Centro Health …

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Meharry launching School of Global Health to address health equity

WEBJames Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College, has said the idea was inspired by gaps in health care, treatment and prevention he witnessed …

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Protecting kids on social media: Experts, lawsuits push for change

WEBA call to action:US surgeon general wants to protect kids' mental health on social media The surgeon general is far from the only one talking about action. In a rare …

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Why Forbes ranks Tennessee among unhealthiest states in the U.S.

WEBTennessee's health outlook according to Forbes. Score: 94.39 out of 100. Tennessee ranks fourth-worst in the lifestyle habits, health outlook and the substance …

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Examination of racial inequality in Nashville's healthcare

WEBAfrican American respondents were nearly five times more likely (14.6%) to report feeling discrimination when seeking healthcare in Metro Nashville compared to …

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Does the U.S. have ‘free market’ health care

WEBPolitically, the debate usually boils down to which path would improve access to care and lower costs — a more centrally-planned health care system, or a more free …

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Oracle founder reveals Nashville campus plans: 'Center of our future'

WEBThe decision to build an office campus in Nashville was also influenced by employee surveys, he said. "We want to be in a health center and we want to be in a …

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Ballad Health merger: 6 things to know

WEBMedical monopoly in rural Appalachia: 6 things to know about the Ballad Health merger. An unusual and controversial merger of two competing hospital systems …

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Health clinic to provide vaccines, dental care with NFL partnership

WEBThe event, located at St. Luke CME church in Nashville, will take place Saturday, April 20 from 12 to 4 p.m. Vaccines, dental care, health services, free diapers …

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Ballad Health got a hospital monopoly in TN and ER wait times …

WEBBallad Health, a 20-hospital system in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, benefits from the largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly in the United …

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4 Phoenix-area restaurants see slate of health inspection violations

WEBDuring the week of April 5, inspectors visited nearly 1,250 restaurants along with other food-serving facilities in hospitals, senior homes and schools.

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TN lawmakers redirect maternal health funds to crisis pregnancy …

WEB0:04. 1:22. Earlier this year, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposed $3 million for a maternal health pilot program, aimed at addressing a pressing need to improve health …

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Nashville schools will not allow armed teachers despite Tennessee …

WEBMetro Nashville Public Schools will not allow teachers or staff members to carry concealed handguns on its campuses, despite a newly passed Tennessee bill that …

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Tennessee House Republicans pass bill allowing teachers to carry …

WEBTennessee House Republicans on Tuesday passed legislation to allow some trained teachers and school staff to carry handguns despite pleas from Democrats, …

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Botched Botox shots lead to Tennessee hospitalizations: What to …

WEBIn a news release Friday, the Tennessee Department of Health said four people became ill and two were hospitalized with botulism-like symptoms after receiving …

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