Wreg.com

Dr. Michelle Taylor confirmed as Shelby County’s new health …

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Commission voted 13-0 to confirm Dr. Michelle Taylor as the county’s new health director on Monday, following a …

Actived: 1 days ago

URL: https://wreg.com/news/uncertainty-surrounds-countys-vote-on-new-health-department-director/

New tools let patients search hospital prices ahead of time

WEBThe best rates are at Baptist-DeSoto and Saint Bernards Behavioral Health in Jonesboro, where you can get knee MRIs each for around $800. And if you don’t mind …

Category:  Health Go Health

Shelby County data shows 8 dead from COVID recently

WEBNOTE: This story has been edited to reflect the period of time in which the health department says the deaths occurred, late January to late February. *****. …

Category:  Health Go Health

Memphis organization works to combat diabetes, obesity

WEBMemphis organization works to combat diabetes, obesity. Posted: Apr 9, 2024 / 07:49 AM CDT. Updated: Apr 9, 2024 / 07:52 AM CDT. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every …

Category:  Health Go Health

COVID-19 cases on the rise in Shelby County

WEBAs of Aug. 14, there were 20 COVID-19 positive patients in area hospitals, according to the Shelby County Health Department. SCHD says that as of Saturday, the …

Category:  Health Go Health

New hospital to open in Senatobia, Mississippi

WEBWhen it opens, Highland Hills will offer emergency services and acute care with 12 in-patient beds and six ER beds staffed 24/7. Upgrades include a full service lab …

Category:  Health Go Health

ER visits for flu-like illnesses up nearly 20% in Shelby County

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Doctors with Baptist Memorial Hospital Health Care say the flu is putting people in the hospital, and it could get worse in the coming weeks. Dr. …

Category:  Health Go Health

Baptist opening 11 new urgent care centers across area

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Baptist Memorial Health Care is opening 11 new Baptist Urgent Care Centers in west Tennessee, north Mississippi and east Arkansas, …

Category:  Health Go Health

Daylight Saving Time can take a toll on kids’ mental health

WEBData found that time changes can lead to more social jetlag in 12-year-olds, also predicted mental health difficulties at age 15, especially for girls, possibly because …

Category:  Health Go Health

State suspends license of Memphis healthcare facility after …

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis health care facility’s license has been suspended after an investigation by the state’s health department. At Loving Arms of …

Category:  Health Go Health

New 24-hour crisis center coming to Binghampton

WEBAlliance Healthcare Services broke ground on the upcoming Crisis Wellness Center at 3206 Broad Avenue. The center, which Alliance says will be 55,000 square …

Category:  Health Go Health

Health Department releases guidelines for public places during …

WEBUpdated: Jan 20, 2024 / 04:48 PM CST. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department released a list of guidelines for public establishments to follow during the …

Category:  Health Go Health

Health experts unite to help patient expand her reaches

WEBUpdated: Apr 25, 2024 / 06:09 PM CDT. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some home health nurses and therapists came together to help a patient overcome a big obstacle. They hope to …

Category:  Health Go Health

MS health department issues boil water alert in Oxford

WEBUpdated: Dec 7, 2023 / 05:51 PM CST. OXFORD, Miss. — The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a state-imposed boil water alert Thursday for …

Category:  Health Go Health

Healthcare provider raises concerns about jail's mental health …

WEBThe big decision on who will provide mental health care to inmates is expected to go before commissioners soon. Dr. Kaveh Ofogh said he wants to provide …

Category:  Health Go Health

Bronny James says he’s ‘grateful’ to have NBA dream in reach after

WEBJames played in a scrimmage on Tuesday after participating in drills the previous day, when he had his vertical leap measured at 40 1/2 inches and his height — …

Category:  Health Go Health

Women's clinic on Poplar served with search warrant by FBI

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Federal Bureau of Investigations served a search warrant for a clinic in East Memphis Tuesday, a spokesperson confirmed. The Clinic of …

Category:  Health Go Health

Teen dies after medical emergency at Youth Villages in Bartlett

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — An investigation is underway after a teenager died following a medical emergency at the Youth Villages campus in Bartlett last week. The …

Category:  Medical Go Health

California to make $3.3 billion available for mental health, …

WEBCalifornia accounts for nearly a third of the homeless population in the United States; roughly 171,000 Californians are in need of housing. The state, with a current …

Category:  Health Go Health

How the mayor’s meeting with local gang members started

WEBPosted: Mar 4, 2024 / 03:19 PM CST. Updated: Mar 4, 2024 / 06:49 PM CST. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The meeting between Memphis Mayor Paul Young and local gang members …

Category:  Health Go Health