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WEBMemphis Mayor Paul Young speaks to UT Health Science students, attends various events on Monday. Memphis Mayor Paul Young meets with students at University of …

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Free COVID-19 boosters at the Shelby County Health Department

WEBUpdated:11:51 AM CDT October 24, 2022. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department is offering updated COVID-19 boosters to those who qualify. …

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Latest COVID-19 numbers in Memphis and the Mid-South

WEBFind the full breakdown from the Tennessee Department of Health HERE. The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 779,449 as of March 4, 2021 including …

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Here are the number of COVID-19 cases across the Mid-South

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department reported 270 new cases over a 7-day period as of March 23, 2024. That makes a total of 324,651 …

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Shelby County Health Directive lifts most business restrictions

WEB6/9/2021 - The Shelby County Health Department issues Health Directive No. 22 today to go into effect at midnight on June 12th. Health Directive No. 22 lifts …

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Here's where to get back to school vaccines in Shelby County

WEBTo make an appointment, the health department said to call 901-222-9980. Here's where you can get free vaccines: Shelby County Health Department …

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$40 million for TN to address health disparities for underserved

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly 40 million dollars are heading to Tennessee to help address health disparities related to COVID-19in communities of color. The money …

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COVID-19 cases on the rise in Shelby County localmemphis.com

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Departmentsaid COVID cases are on the rise, and residents should be prepared to test, isolate, and seek …

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Rhodes College professor leads free Memphis healthcare clinic

WEBIf they want to see somebody in mental health, all of those services are completely free.”. The clinic is located at the Healing Center Baptist Church and open for …

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Memphis clinic offers IV treatment for patients recovering from …

WEBAt Pro Health Clinic, the latest IV treatment cocktail on the menu is COVID Recovery. Folk breaks down what is inside. “The IV contains B complex vitamins, …

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Should Memphis City Council members get lifetime health benefits

WEBNashville's city council had a similar rule in place for decades. In 2020, that plan cost taxpayers over $800,000 to cover former and then-current officials.

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UTHSC opens pediatric dental clinic inside Le Bonheur to improve …

WEBTypically, dental offices are found in strip malls or standaloneoffices, not hospitals. University of Tennessee Health Science Center says its first goalof opening a …

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Shelby County Health Department to offer free flu vaccines

WEBThey will offer free flu vaccines from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at the following locations: Drive-Thru Location: University of Memphis – South …

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Memphis program offers cooking skills that can last a lifetime

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Learning how to cook is a skill that will serve you for the rest of your life, so Church Health is offering classes to people as young as 16. The free …

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Regional One Health making strides in cancer treatment

WEBUpdated:10:38 PM CST December 27, 2023. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In 2021, a $28 million investment into the oncology program at Regional One Health, the only …

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What COVID-19 emergency ending means for people on TennCare

WEBUpdated:8:00 PM CDT May 11, 2023. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After more than 3 years the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)officially ends Thursday, May 11. …

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Studies show disparities in medical care between Black, white

WEBUpdated: 9:49 PM CDT July 27, 2021. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two recent medical studies have found what many people of color said they already knew: Black and white patients …

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Free 'opioid overdose harm reduction kits' localmemphis.com

WEBIn partnership with the Tennessee Department of health, the SCHD is giving out free ‘opioid overdose harm reduction kits’ while supplies last. “From 2018 to 2020, …

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Supreme Court hears case on emergency abortions under state …

WEBWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will consider Wednesday when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted …

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South Memphis residents still at higher risk for cancer

WEBThe facility is in the South Memphis area, located at 2396 Florida St., near neighborhoods, businesses, and schools. According to a risk assessment completed by …

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Pressure changes can cause pain, discomfort in joints

WEBMehta noted that “when weather is going to change, or when there's rain,” patients “may experience more pain and discomfort in their joints, especially if they have …

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