Healthy living in Southern Middle Tennessee
Tims Ford State Park is offering something unique for folks that are handicapped. The park has an all-terrain wheelchair that can go on any trail at Tims Ford State Park. If you’re interested in using it, stop by the park office and sign the liability waiver and be on your way to enjoy the trails. …
All-Terrain Wheelchair Now Available for Trails at Tims Ford State Park Read More »
The annual Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E Casey Foundation ranked Tennessee 36th among the states for children’s well-being. The report found slight improvements in some areas and challenges in others. The Data Book examines factors in four areas: economic well-being, education, health, and family and community. Jonquil Newland, director of media relations for the …
‘Kids Count’ Data Show Some Improvement for TN Children Read More »
In one year alone, 436,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest. CPR and AED awareness are recognized in June to emphasize the importance of these life-saving skills and encourage more people to learn them. The American Heart Association wants more Tennesseans to learn the proper techniques for performing CPR and using an AED effectively. Dr. Katherine …
Saving Lives: CPR, AED Awareness Month in Tennessee Read More »
By Allison Jones, Legal Aid Society For elderly and disabled people, doctor and hospital visits can be a regular part of life, causing a seemingly never-ending stream of medical bills. For those with low incomes, even the portion of those bills not covered by Medicare can be unaffordable. Thankfully, a set of programs known as …
TennCare Changes Could Leave Elderly, Disabled Without Health Benefits Read More »
For the safety and health of its staff and patrons, Lannom Library in Tullahoma is closed effective immediately until 8 am June 8th. This is due to a severe stomach virus currently plaguing Tullahoma. The library will begin curbside procedures immediately. There will be a maximum of two people in the building to ensure patrons still …
Lannom Library in Tullahoma Closes until June 8 due to Illness Read More »
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and an education advocacy group wants school districts in Tennessee and across the country to focus on critical mental health support. Tennessee ranked 41st in the country when it comes to a higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care for youth. Denise Forte, president and CEO of The Education …
TN School Districts Urged to Focus On Mental Health Support Read More »
According to Blood Assurance, the local blood supply is in critical need of replenishment. As of Tuesday, the nonprofit had less than a two-day supply of most blood types on its shelves. Blood Assurance calls on those with O-positive, O-negative, A-positive, A-negative, and B-negative blood to schedule an appointment immediately. Blood Assurance officials said the …
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham signed a proclamation Wednesday, April 26, recognizing May 11 as National Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Day in Bedford County. Representatives of Bedford County Schools, Bedford County Health Department, and the not-for-profit TN Voices were on hand for the signing ceremony and discussed the importance of making sure that Bedford County’s …
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham Signs Proclamation for Mental Health Acceptance Day Read More »
The Deanna Freeman-Newman Memorial Nursing Scholarship has been established at Motlow State Community College by her colleagues and friends to honor Deanna’s passion and service in the nursing field. Deanna was a 2004 graduate of Motlow State Community College’s nursing program. She was a Registered Nurse at Tri-Star StoneCrest Hospital in Smyrna, Tenn., for 13 years. Deanna …
Deanna Freeman-Newman Memorial Nursing Scholarship Established at Motlow State Read More »
In Tennessee and across the country, prescription drug prices are skyrocketing, and a new national poll found most voters want lawmakers to regulate pharmacy benefit managers who they believe are responsible for the rising costs. Mark Blum, executive director of America’s Agenda: Health Care for All and managing director of the PBM Accountability Project, said Nashvillians, like Americans across …
Poll: TN Voters Favor Policies that Hold P-B-M’s Accountable Read More »
