Early Flu Rise Reported in East Tennessee
Flu-related visits reached about 2% of Tennessee outpatient visits in late October, mirroring national trends.
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Tennessee Health News
This page covers medical research, wellness practices, disease and the public health updates across Tennessee. Reporting spans the programs that medical systems offer and the health insurance changes impacting people across the state.
Diseases
Tennessee Expands Mobile Mammography Access
The University of Tennessee plans to launch a second mobile unit in 2026 to serve more rural communities.
Mental Health
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Wamp Asks Blackburn to Find New Mental Health Site
Hamilton County's mayor will seek help from the incoming governor after the state dropped its plan for a Lookout Valley psychiatric hospital.
Substance Abuse
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Should local governments fund rideshare credits to discourage drunk driving in your community?
Tennessee Offers Rideshare Credits for Halloween
State officials are providing $15 rideshare vouchers to help residents secure sober transportation during Halloween weekend.
Nutrition
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Should your state prioritize local budget funding for food assistance programs if federal support decreases?
Tennessee Will Face $220 Million SNAP Cost Increase
State taxpayers must cover rising administration and benefit liabilities under new federal requirements.
Health — General
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Should your state government provide direct financial support to local community nonprofit projects?
Tennessee Awards Grants to 53 Rural Health Projects
The state's Rural Health Transformation Program provides funding to boost community nutrition and physical fitness.
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Coverage takes in medical innovation, updates on disease, research findings and public health directives. It ranges from the capital to the rural counties throughout the state. State medical boards and public health initiatives often dictate the pace of new program implementation in urban and rural settings. Reimbursement changes and access to care remain the most common drivers of the healthcare stories in the state.