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Bill effectively banning Pride flags in Tennessee schools fails in the

WEBNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill, SB 1722, restricting most flags from being displayed at schools failed in the Senate on Tuesday, after it passed in the House of …

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LIST: Where can I get the COVID-19 vaccine in East Tennessee

WEBStarting on Monday, April 5, people will be able to schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine through the health department's website, or by calling 311 or …

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How many COVID cases are in Tennessee wbir.com

WEB55°. Gov. Lee holds press conference as COVID-19 hospitalizations hit new records in TN. COVID-19 • Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19.

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All appointments full for next Knox Co. vaccine clinic; waiting list

WEBOriginal story. The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) will open more than 2,000 first-dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments Friday at 11 a.m. for people 75 …

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East TN Children's CEO says hospital didn't want to lose

WEB"In compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) latest emergency temporary standard (ETS), Summit Medical Group will ensure …

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Long waiting lists, few open beds and new hospitals opening: …

WEBCovenant Health is planning on opening the East Tennessee Behavioral Health Center. Tennova and UT-Medical Center have opened the Center for Behavioral …

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New study ranks TN counties by the healthiest wbir.com

WEBLoudon is in seventh place and Blount is in eighth out of 95 counties in the state. This research dove into the length of life, clinical care, health behaviors and much …

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New NWS and CDC heat risk tool sets a level higher than red

WEBRed is used when a day falls within the top 5% hottest in a particular location for a particular date; when other factors come into play, the alert level may bump even …

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Two Knox Co. Health Department programs recognized with state …

WEBUpdated:4:20 PM EST December 7, 2023. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Health Department received a gold award and a bronze award for two of its programs. One of …

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Madisonville clinic offering $100 through Aug. 27 to Monroe Co

WEBChota Community Health Services' clinic in Madisonville will be offering a $100 cash incentive to people who get a COVID-19 vaccine for the next two weeks on …

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TN House passes bill letting teachers with carry permits bring …

WEBEducators who want to have guns on school grounds would also need to be fingerprinted, and be certified by mental healthcare workers to not have any diagnosable …

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Bill allowing parents to be fined for child's criminal offenses heads

WEBThe GOP-dominant House on Monday approved allowing judges to levy up to $1,000 in fines against parents or legal guardians of children who commit a second …

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Report says East TN psychiatric bed capacity is below

WEBKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In October 2023, state lawmakers from Knoxville asked the state to look into whether East Tennessee needed a new state, inpatient …

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KCHD announces new public health officer

WEBUpdated:9:33 AM EST January 19, 2023. KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Beginning in late March, Dr. Megan Edwards will serve as Knox County's new public health officer, …

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Gov. Lee signs order to lift state restrictions at nursing homes

WEBNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee on Friday signed executive orders that will end state visitation restrictions at nursing homes and long-term care facilities starting …

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Stem cell injections gaining popularity in East Tennessee

WEBUmbilical stem cells are legal to use in the U.S. Doctors said these stem cell injections can last from two to 10 years. Insurance does not cover the procedure, but it's …

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Creekview Health and Rehabilitation mishandles more than …

WEBKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Creekview Health and Rehabilitation, a Knoxville nursing home, mishandled more than $250,000 in the accounts of deceased or …

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Black sorority planning several community-focused weekend …

WEBMenstrual Hygiene Day (April 26): This day is meant to advocate for menstrual health and hygiene for all women and girls. People can support the sorority's …

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UnitedHealth offers new details on Change cyberattack impact

WEBUnitedHealth said last week when it reported first-quarter results that the company has provided more than $6 billion in advance funding and interest-free loans to …

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'Hostile takeover of our community hospital' Blount County

WEBMARYVILLE, Tenn. — Blount County Commissioner Misty Davis called a potential partnership between the Blount Memorial Physicians Group and Covenant …

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Blount Co. passes proposal for audit of Blount Memorial wbir.com

WEBBLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE (Sept. 22): Commissioners debated whether to move forward on the proposal to conduct a forensic audit of Blount Memorial …

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Company fined after man dies Gatlinburg Convention Center

WEBUpdated: 10:48 AM EDT April 23, 2024. GATLINBURG, Tenn. — A company must pay over $8,000 after a worker fell to his death while setting up for a …

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Police say they don't suspect foul play in death of Mandisa

WEBUpdated:2:48 PM EDT April 23, 2024. WASHINGTON — Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of "American Idol" alumni Mandisa, who was found …

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Lakeshore's legacy filled with success and stigma wbir.com

WEBThe demolition of Lakeshore marks the end of a state mental hospital that experienced 126 years of success and stigma.

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Social media contributes to depression, anxiety in kids wbir.com

WEBBut it goes beyond social media—excessive screen time also contributes to poor mental health. A study out of Australia conducted a global analysis of over half a …

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Roane Co. Health Dept. to temporarily relocate starting Aug. 14

WEBAll services and staff members will relocate to the new location on Aug. 14. While staff and services move, the Roane County Health Department will be closed. …

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Bill seeks to repeal TN law that effectively grants immunity from …

WEBThe bill makes inaccurate statements the legislature cannot rely upon. For instance, Ballad Health has a more generous charity care policy providing more free …

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DOJ announces $138.7M settlement over Larry Nassar allegations

WEBDETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly …

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