This page covers medical research, wellness practices, disease, insurance changes, public health warnings and hospital programming. Reporting focuses on health issues and personal well-being decisions within the city.
Metro Public Health officials identified exposure sites across the region, including a Brentwood lash studio now cleared to reopen.
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Do you trust local health officials to contain disease outbreaks in your community?
Nashville patient Jackie Todd reports symptom improvement after non-invasive focused ultrasound procedure.
TriStar Centennial and Ascension hospitals brought costumes and treats to young patients and NICU babies on Halloween.
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Do you believe engaging in creative hobbies can significantly aid in long-term personal recovery?
The songwriter marks his return to music following addiction treatment with a new single and an upcoming performance.
The author's new psychology book reaches the top spot in multiple categories.
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Do you believe local hospitals are adequately addressing maternal health risks for new mothers?
The initiative aims to improve emergency medical care for mothers in the six weeks following childbirth.
Day to day, that means local public health initiatives, medical research findings, hospital system developments and coverage changes for residents. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns in illness and staffing levels at medical facilities often drive the cycle of local stories. Access to care and the shifting needs of a growing population are the factors that most frequently influence the health landscape here.
