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Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
A new autism center in Chattanooga will be led primarily by parent volunteers who have first-hand knowledge of the needs of children and adults with the disability, organizers said.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
A drug- and insurance-assistance program for people with HIV and AIDS in Tennessee has reached its capacity, due both to growing financial strife for many living with the disease and an increase in HIV diagnoses, health officials said Monday.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
In Tennessee and Georgia, manufacturers and vendors of medical devices such as wheelchairs, heart stents and prosthetic legs are objecting to a proposed tax on the industry.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
After Hutcheson Medical Center officials ended a contract with United Healthcare this summer because of low payment rates, the insurer is back at the negotiation table, the hospital’s CEO said.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Less than two months after Life Care Center of Chattanooga closed its doors following a violation-ridden state inspection report, the nursing home's parent company has donated the now-vacant facility to Hamilton County.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Diverse groups working to promote healthy lifestyles in Tennessee must work together instead of pursuing their individual programs, a health advocate said Tuesday.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department has received 600 more doses of injectable H1N1 vaccine after its first round of swine flu shots quickly was depleted last week.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
After decades of struggling with her weight, Kathy Freeman, at nearly 300 pounds, finally made the decision to get weight-loss surgery at Erlanger hospital last year.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009
Erlanger hospital's top seven executives pocketed more than $472,000 in bonus pay this month, based on the hospital's performance last year.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
The seasonal flu vaccine is now in short supply, thanks to a surge of early demand for vaccinations fueled by concerns about the H1N1 flu, according to local providers.
