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BTH: Church Health's Impact on the Memphis Community

WebPublished May 23, 2024 at 6:27 PM CDT. Listen • 26:29. After learning that Memphis was one of the poorest cities in the nation, Dr. Scott Morris moved to the city …

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G. Scott Morris, MD, MDiv WKNO FM

WebDr. G. Scott Morris, M.D., M.Div, is founder and CEO of Church Health, which opened in 1987 to provide quality, affordable health care for working, uninsured or …

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BTH: Future of Regional One Health WKNO FM

WebPublished May 2, 2024 at 5:26 PM CDT. Listen • 26:28. A recent proposal could make Regional One Health an academic medical center through a UT Health Science Center …

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A roadmap to better health for women WKNO FM

WebBut women have not been the focus. BECKER: That executive order allocates $200 million to the National Institutes of Health to research women and health …

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California's $12 billion Medicaid experiment stretches the …

WebThe in-home consultation and supplies were paid for by Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid health insurance program for low-income residents. Gov. Gavin …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WebWhat women can do — and should do — to protect their health. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: It's fair to say, when it comes to our health, what most of us want is a …

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At long last, lead poisoning of kids is emerging as a priority on the

WebAt long last, lead poisoning of kids is emerging as a priority on the world scene. Lead poisoning is now getting more attention — and funds to fight it. Above: At a U.N. …

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How the Ascension cyberattack is disrupting care at hospitals

WebPublished May 23, 2024 at 8:01 AM CDT. Julia Reihs/KUT News. Austin's Ascension Seton Medical Center is among the hospitals affected by a nationwide …

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White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy …

WebIn September 2022, the President convened the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years. At the Conference, the …

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Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Among Young Black Men with …

WebWhite House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy lead a conversation about the challenges and opportunities to address the …

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Historic Black Medical School in Memphis WKNO FM

WebDr. G. Scott Morris, M.D., M.Div, is founder and CEO of Church Health, which opened in 1987 to provide quality, affordable health care for working, uninsured or …

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Why haven't Kansas and Alabama — among other holdouts — …

WebFrom Nebraska to North Carolina, states with Republican-led legislatures have slowly moved toward expanding access to Medicaid for thousands of their …

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The U.S. has come up with its own global strategy to thwart the …

WebThe global effort at pandemic preparedness is estimated to cost $30 billion annually. As the U.S. rolls out this strategy, the World Health Organization is busy …

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The Choctaw Journey: The Art and Tradition of the Medicine Man

WebLearn about the history and culture of the Choctaw medicine man, a healer and spiritual leader of the Native American tribe, in this radio feature.

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Long-time Memphis HIV Services Provider Looks to Broaden Focus …

WebThe nonprofit formerly known as Friends for Life celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters on Poplar Avenue on Friday. The organization – founded in the …

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Medicare Advantage keeps growing. Tiny, rural hospitals say that's …

WebMore than half of seniors choose private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare. As rural enrollment increases, many small-town hospitals say that …

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Tips from a fitness icon WKNO FM

WebJack was a self-proclaimed “sugarholic” with severe behavioral problems until the age of 15.He began changing his health habits which changed his life. He…

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Walmart says it will close its 51 health centers and virtual care

WebThe planned closure of the Walmart Health centers comes after the company announced in March 2023 that it planned to add more than two dozen health centers to …

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What we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S.

WebListen • 5:45. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Major hacking attack threw parts of the U.S. health care system into chaos a couple of months ago. The hackers breached the …

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