THC Commissioner Statement on Shelby County Vaccine Investigation

Feb 25, 2021 at 10:00 am by Staff

Statement from Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP regarding the ongoing investigation of reported wastage of COVID-19 vaccine in Shelby County: "With to.... Read More

Nursing Homes Set Goal To Get 75% Of Staff Vaccinated By June 30

Feb 25, 2021 at 09:58 am by Staff

The American Health Care Association (AHCA), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country, and LeadingAge, the association of m.... Read More

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Receives 800 Stuffed Animal Care Packages From SendAFriend Customers Around The World

Feb 25, 2021 at 09:56 am by Staff

SendAFriend, an ecommerce company with a heartwarming mission, delivered a truckload of joy to children today at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Each of t.... Read More

Tennessee Removes State Visitation Restrictions For Long-Term Care Facilities

Feb 25, 2021 at 09:53 am by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health announced state-specific visitation restrictions for long-term care facilities will end effective February 28, 2021. Facilities should use t.... Read More

AHA Receives Cdc Grants Totaling $6 Million To Support Vaccine Confidence, Infection Control Expertise

Feb 25, 2021 at 09:51 am by Staff

The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced that it has received two grant awards totaling $6 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to advanc.... Read More

LifePoint Health Expands Compliance with New Leadership Positions

Feb 25, 2021 at 09:46 am by Staff

LifePoint Health®, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®, today announced the appointments of Ellen M. Hunt, JD and Michelle Rigby, CFE, CHC,.... Read More

AHIP Launches Health Equity Spotlight to Continue Health Equity Conversation

Feb 24, 2021 at 09:15 am by Staff

Every American deserves access to affordable, high-quality care. For far too long, discrimination and systemic racism have served as barriers to health equity for minority an.... Read More

TDH Update On Investigation Of COVID-19 Vaccine Wastage

Feb 24, 2021 at 08:50 am by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health today provided information on the investigation of reported wastage of COVID-19 vaccine by the Shelby County Health Department. On Friday, F.... Read More

Today: Cancer Hasn't Stopped. So Neither Have We.

Feb 24, 2021 at 08:47 am by Staff

State legislators will hear from cancer patients, survivors, and advocates next week during Cancer Action Day. This yearly day-long event organized by the American Cancer Soci.... Read More

Joint statement on U.S. Supreme Court's decision to review the Title X provider 'gag rule'

Feb 24, 2021 at 08:35 am by Staff

From: American Medical Association Planned Parenthood Federation of America National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association American Civil Liberties Union Esse.... Read More