Ascension Saint Thomas Heart First in State, Region, Ascension to Offer Novel Medical Technique

Feb 24, 2021 at 08:22 am by Staff

On February 9, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West became the first Ascension hospital in the country and the only medical facility in Tennessee to offer intracoronary brachy.... Read More

Functional Seizures Associated with Stroke, Psychiatric Disorders in Electronic Health Records Study

Feb 22, 2021 at 11:03 am by Staff

In a large-scale study of electronic health records, Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have determined the prevalence of functional seizures and characterized.... Read More

Change Healthcare Helps Providers Comply with CMS Price Transparency Rule

Feb 22, 2021 at 11:00 am by Staff

Change Healthcare (Nasdaq: CHNG) highlighted two options to help providers meet the new CMS price transparency requirements. The Transparency module for the company's online h.... Read More

AHLA Announces Special Issue of the Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:57 am by Staff

The American Health Law Association (AHLA) announces a special December 2021 issue of the Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law focused on "Emerging Issues in Health Equity.... Read More

New survey shows minorities, children missing cancer screenings and vaccinations

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:47 am by Staff

February is Cancer Prevention Month and vaccinations are making headlines every day across America--yet lifesaving cancer screenings and vaccinations to prevent cancer are bei.... Read More

Blackburn Continues Effort to Protect Consumer Privacy

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:35 am by Staff

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R--Tenn.) released the following statement after being named the Ranking Member of the United States Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Pr.... Read More

American Red Cross Responds to Winter Storm with Shelter and Feeding

Feb 18, 2021 at 12:43 pm by Staff

A major winter storm traveled across Tennessee resulting in freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Snow and Ice accumulations were greatest in West and Middle Tennessee. Temperatures.... Read More

First Horizon Foundation Donates Nearly $150,000 to Support Organizations Providing Meals to Middle Tennesseans

Feb 18, 2021 at 12:31 pm by Staff

First Horizon Foundation announced that it is donating $149,385 to support five organizations that are distributing food to Middle Tennessee residents in need of assistance:.... Read More

COVID Update 2/18

Feb 18, 2021 at 11:11 am by Staff

The state has expanded vaccine eligibility, but snow and ice have hampered distribution and testing over the last few days. While hospitalizations and new case numbers have be.... Read More

Ascend Federal Credit Union, Employees Raise $1,150 for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Campaign

Feb 17, 2021 at 09:20 am by Staff

Ascend Federal Credit Union and its employees raised $1,150 to support the American Heart Association's (AHA's) efforts to increase women's heart health awareness. Ascend empl.... Read More