Healthy living in Southern Middle Tennessee
Blood Assurance and The Blood Connection (TBC), two blood centers in the Southeast, have announced they are participating in a friendly competition to increase blood donations in honor of veterans. The “Give Because They Gave First” promotion, which benefits the BCA Special Forces Wounded Warrior Fund (SFWWF), will run November 9-11 at Blood Assurance, ending …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 1,770 additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Tuesday, November 3. The state currently has 25,167 active cases. TDH also confirmed 75 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 3,454 total deaths. Tennessee’s highest single-day increase came last week with 78 deaths reported on October 30.
Ascend Federal Credit Union announced today that it has donated $10,000 to Partners for Healing, a leading non-profit organization headquartered in Tullahoma that provides free primary health care services to the working uninsured. The donation will help the organization fulfill its mission of serving the health care needs of individuals in Coffee, Franklin and Moore counties, where …
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Manchester Alderman Ryan French announced on Monday afternoon that he has tested positive for COVID-19. French said, “I have taken this pandemic seriously by wearing a mask out in public and avoiding crowds as much as possible. However, this virus is very contagious and to some very dangerous.” He added, “My symptoms have been moderate …
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Four schools in Bedford County have gone back to virtual learning due to increasing COVID-19 cases. The schools are Eakin Elementary, Harris Middle, Cascade and Community High Schools. Superintendent Don Embry said as of right now these schools will return to regular classes on Monday, Nov. 16.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that affects people during the transition from fall to winter, usually in January and February. People may experience symptoms overlapping with major depression that can affect daily functioning. It’s thought these seasonal symptoms are caused by imbalances in circadian rhythms because of the decrease in sunlight …
The Tennessee Department of Health has announced that free COVID-19 testing is moving to a new location in Coffee County beginning Monday, Nov. 2. Anyone with health concerns or who has concerns about a family member is invited to receive a free test. You can remain in your vehicle for the test. The new location …
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This week the recent increase in community spread of COVID-19 in our community has started to have a more significant impact on the Coffee County school district. Due to an increase in positive cases among the staff and students at Coffee County Central High School and Coffee County Raider Academy, these two schools will be distance-learning/virtual …
The Sportsman and Businessmen’s Charitable Organization began with their first fundraiser in 1984 under the leadership of the late founding member Pete Sain. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic the group announced this week that there will not be a 2020 fundraiser. “SBCO is still committed to helping those in our community by providing financial …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 3,500 new cases of COVID-19 across the state on Sunday, October 25, bringing the state total to 247,587 total cases. TDH also confirmed 31 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 3,131 total deaths. On Friday, Tennessee set a record of 3,606, the highest single-day increase of cases. Also, a record …
