Healthy living in Southern Middle Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, July 2, 2020. The health department reported 1,575 new cases, bringing the state to 46,890 total cases. TDH also confirmed 11 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee’s total to 620. Out of the total positive cases, 28,938 have recovered, which calculates to …
Updated Tennessee COVID-19 Numbers for July 2, 2020 Read More »
Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN continues with extensive renovations to the hospital campus at 481 Interstate Dr. Beginning Friday, July 3, patients, workers, vendors, and visitors should be aware that the hospital plans to begin pouring new concrete outside the emergency room entrance – which will close this entrance temporarily. Patients who need emergency …
Emergency Room entrance change at Unity Medical Center on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The health department reported 1,806 new cases, bringing the state to a total of 45,315 total cases, a 4% day-to-day increase since Tuesday. This is a new record high for a 24 hour reporting period. Over the …
Tennessee Adds Record Number of New COVID-19 Cases Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The health department reported 1,212 new cases since Monday, bringing the state to a total of 43,509 total cases. TDH also confirmed 12 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 604 total deaths. Out of the total positive …
New COVID-19 Numbers Show Increases in All Categories Read More »
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says they are experiencing an alarming rise in the number of COVID-19 cases within our Veterans. To support the safety and well-being of Veterans, effective immediately NO ONE is allowed entry into any Tennessee Valley Healthcare System facility without a proper face covering. Veterans will be provided a mask …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Monday, June 29, 2020. The health department reported 2,125 new cases since Saturday, bringing the state to a total of 42,297 total cases. TDH also confirmed eight additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 592 total deaths. Out of the total positive …
Big Climb in COVID-19 across Tennessee on June 29, 2020 Read More »
On Monday, Governor Bill Lee signed an Executive Order to extend the State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic to August 29, 2020. The order allows different laws and regulations to continue in order to try and contain COVID-19 from spreading. This includes promoting social distancing and protecting vulnerable groups. Executive Order No. 50 …
State of Emergency Due to COVID-19 Extended to August 29, 2020. Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health did not issue data on COVID-19 cases and tests on Sunday, June 28, 2020 due to an unplanned shutdown of the state surveillance system. They will resume daily provision of case counts and additional data once the system returns to full functionality. If you have to go to Nashville for …
Tennessee ranks 48th in the nation for the health of its youngest residents, according to 2018 data released this week by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Richard Kennedy, executive director of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, says while the state has made strides in other areas, such as education, red-flag health indicators — …
Report: Health Disparities Growing Among TN Kids Read More »
If you have to go to Nashville for any reason, listen up. The Metro Board of Health voted Friday night to require anyone out in the public in Davidson County to wear a face covering or mask. This means outside or inside a public area, such as a restaurant, store, etc. The Tennessee Department of …
