Flu, COVID-19 and RSV started surging in November and haven’t let up, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But an achy throat and cough aren’t the only symptoms to look out for. Norovirus — which hits the digestive system — is spreading throughout the country.
More Tennesseans are contracting HIV through injection drug use
The rate of new HIV cases tied to drug use in Tennessee is surging — doubling over the past few years. Experts say that makes safe syringe programs more important than ever.
Maternal mortality is improving statewide, but it’s worsening in East Tennessee
Maternal mortality overall got better in 2022, according to the latest data released in December. But there is a concerning upward trend of postpartum overdose deaths.
Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action
The battles over abortion in the U.S. are increasingly focusing on the pills that are now the most common way pregnancies are ended. There’s a lawsuit aimed at rolling back federal approval for one of the drugs and states are considering laws to make them harder to obtain for abortion.
Helicopters rescued patients in ‘apocalyptic’ flood. Other hospitals are at risk, too.
Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in Unicoi County, Tennessee, leading to the urgent evacuation of its hospital by helicopter. The incident highlighted concerns about hospital constructions in flood-prone areas.
Tennesseans are overdosing at an alarming rate, but the ‘gold standard’ of treatment carries stigma
More than 3,000 Tennesseans died of opioid overdoses in 2022. Only West Virginia and Washington, D.C. had higher death rates that year.
Tennesseans’ support for gun reform and abortion access rises. So does their support for lawmakers opposing those measures.
Public support for Tennessee politicians has risen in recent months, according to a Vanderbilt poll out Friday. However, the report also found that support is higher for measures that the Republican-controlled statehouse opposes, including abortion access and gun reform.
NashVillager Podcast: HIV in Tennessee
Is Tennessee’s response to HIV going backwards? Plus the local news for December 6, 2024.
Gov. Bill Lee supports in vitro fertilization access. Polls show most Tennesseans agree.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has clarified his support for in vitro fertilization as debate over the procedure continues in the U.S.
Metro Nashville hires health department veteran to lead the agency
Sanmi Areola will be leading the department again starting in February. He served as interim director twice during his 17-year career in the department.
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