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Chronic diseases on the rise in Hamilton County, doctors say

WEBAccording to the health department, obesity is the highest form of chronic disease in Hamilton County. “A couple more chronic diseases that we did mention, one …

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The new short-term health plans: What you need to know

WEBThe Trump administration this week released the final rule on short-term health insurance plans that are a cheaper alternative to buying individual insurance on …

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WEBTalk to News 12 anchors, reporters and meteorologists. When you see news happening, share it! We’d love to hear from you. 423-785-1200 | [email protected] 3300 …

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Johnson & Johnson offers to pay $6.5 billion to settle talc ovarian

WEBJohnson & Johnson said Wednesday it has offered to pay $6.5 billion to settle allegations that its talc products caused cancer, a key step in the pharmaceutical giant …

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CHI Memorial breaks ground on new North Georgia hospital

WEBIn 2022, CHI Memorial was granted their certificate of need from the state’s Department of Community Health. Angie Stiggins with CHI Memorial believes the new …

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New opioid recovery center opens in Hixson

WEBCourtney Goins. HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new opioid recovery center opened in Hixson on Wednesday. ReVIDA Recovery Centers offers medications for …

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Hamilton County offers new emergency alert service

WEBApril 9, 2024. Courtney Goins, Nick Hill, HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is rolling out a new emergency alert system. …

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Catoosa County Reality U

WEBNery Taboada is a freshman at Heritage High. Nery says, “Right now, I just if I get money you know I just want to spend it on you know going out places eating.

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Firefighters battle retirement home fire on Signal Mountain

WEBTalk to News 12 anchors, reporters and meteorologists. When you see news happening, share it! We’d love to hear from you. 423-785-1200 | [email protected] 3300 …

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Life Care Center of Cleveland Covid-19 Cases

WEBCLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) – Life Care Center of Cleveland confirms 32 cases of COVID-19 As many as 61 residents and staff at Life Care Center of Cleveland …

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Driving Our Economy Forward: Healthcare professionals prepare …

WEBTalk to News 12 anchors, reporters and meteorologists. When you see news happening, share it! We’d love to hear from you. 423-785-1200 | [email protected] 3300 …

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Four companies receive apprenticeship grant

WEBCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Four local companies received a huge boost on Monday for their commitment to youth apprenticeships. $40,000 has been …

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More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never …

WEBIn the AARP survey, 33% of respondents older than 50 believe their finances will be better in a year. A looming issue that will affect Americans’ ability to retire is the …

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Mayor Wamp delivers State of the County Address

WEBMarch 28, 2024. Caleb Figgures. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp delivered his State of the County Address Thursday morning. “In …

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Supreme Court weighs whether states can ban abortion, even …

WEBThe Biden administration argues that even in states where abortion is banned, federal health care law says hospitals must be allowed to terminate …

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Rhode Island governor signs bill to fund abortion coverage for …

WEBRhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee has signed a bill into law that would let state funds be used to pay for health insurance plans that cover state workers and …

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Brotherhood Brunch at Chatt State

WEBCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Men of any age can have hard time talking about their mental health, but there are people who will listen. That was the …

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