National Opioid Policy Roadmap Highlights State Efforts Helping End the Epidemic

Sep 09, 2019 at 04:00 pm by Staff

The American Medical Association (AMA) and Manatt Health released an analysis today identifying effective state policies used to combat the opioid epidemic. The analysis look.... Read More

AMA Urges Public to Avoid E-cigarette Use Amid Nationwide Investigation of Lung Illness Outbreak

Sep 09, 2019 at 03:55 pm by Staff

Statement Attributable to: Patrice A. Harris M.D., M.A., President, American Medical Association "In light of increasing reports of e-cigarette-associated lung illnesses acro.... Read More

TDH Reports Six Cases Of Vaping-Associated Respiratory Disease

Sep 06, 2019 at 03:34 pm by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health has reported six cases of suspected serious respiratory disease among people who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices. The Cent.... Read More

State on Lookout for Hep A, Vaping-Associated Respiratory Illness

Sep 06, 2019 at 03:30 pm by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is on the lookout for additional hepatitis A cases and also asking healthcare providers to be alert to serious respiratory illness tha.... Read More

Tivity Health Conference Promotes Innovation in Healthy Aging

Sep 06, 2019 at 03:22 pm by Staff

On Aug. 14, Donato Tramuto, CEO of Tivity Health and co-founder of Health eVillages, welcomed nearly 250 attendees to the Omni Nashville Hotel for the Third Annual Connectivit.... Read More

HCA Healthcare Expands on Local 'Crush the Crisis' Success, Taking Event National

Sep 03, 2019 at 05:11 pm by Staff

HCA Healthcare announced its first national "Crush the Crisis" opioid take back day. On Saturday, September 7, approximately 65 HCA Healthcare facilities will partner with loc.... Read More

ACEP Executive Director Announces Retirement

Sep 03, 2019 at 02:15 pm by Staff

Dean Wilkerson, the Executive Director of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) for over 15 years, announced today he plans to retire in 2020. "I'm grateful to.... Read More

MHA Releases Back to School Toolkit for the 2019-2020 School Year

Aug 26, 2019 at 01:43 pm by Staff

In recognition of the challenges a new school year presents for children and adolescents, Mental Health America (MHA) is providing new resources on student mental health (http.... Read More

Sept. 7: Area Tristar Health Facilities To Partner With Local Law Enforcement To Host "Crush The Crisis" Opioid Take Back Day

Aug 26, 2019 at 01:37 pm by Staff

Area TriStar Health hospitals will partner with local law enforcement to host "Crush the Crisis" opioid take back day. The community is invited to safely and anonymously dispo.... Read More

Oct. 25: Erin Kinsey to Headline the 2019 Franklin Wine Festival

Aug 26, 2019 at 01:24 pm by Staff

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee announces Erin Kinsey as the 2019 Franklin Wine Festival headliner with The Winnie Blues as special guests. Country singer-song.... Read More