Prenatal care can make a huge difference to the long-term health of both the parent and baby. Every state offers health coverage to lower-income pregnant women who might otherwise go uninsured.
Blake Farmer, Host, This Is Nashville
Blake Farmer is the host of “This Is Nashville,” the flagship weekday show of Nashville Public Radio. Previously, Blake spent 16 years at WPLN News, serving as host, editor and news director. Before a two-year radio hiatus with a Nashville-based healthcare company, Blake was one of the country’s most prolific healthcare audio journalists. He produced stories for both local and national programs, extending the reach of his reporting through a partnership with KFF Health News. Outside of work, Blake can be found running or biking on roads that other Nashvillians consider too busy for such activities. So far, he has always made it home to his wife of 20 years and two children.
HealthQ: Wait, my health plan might pay for a gym membership?
Almost 80% of New Year’s resolutions are related to health, exercise or diet, which explains why gyms are packed this time of year. Before you agree to auto-pay each month, you might want to review your health insurance benefits.
HealthQ: An utterly practical guide to finding care during flu season
It’s peak winter cold and flu season, which means, more than likely, someone in your family is feeling crummy right now. Here are three things to know when you’re seeking our care for common cold and flu symptoms.
HealthQ: Lost your health insurance? Consider these federally funded clinics
Many Americans are facing the new year newly uninsured. The good news is there are hundreds of community health centers around the country that specialize in offering affordable care, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a ‘plan B’
In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans.
NashVillager Podcast holiday edition: Music sleuths trace a lost song to — where else? — Nashville
Remember when we used to burn CDs? One of our favorite stories of the year includes one about rediscovering a teen tunesmith.
A visit to the East Nashville wind telephone, where calls connect to lost loved ones
A handful of “wind telephone” booths have popped up around Middle Tennessee in the last few years to create places to commune with lost loved ones.
Curious Nashville: What does it take to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry?
What does it mean to be a member of the Opry? Do you have to have a hit?
NashVillager Podcast: From fire to ICE
Should Tennessee’s National Guard be deployed when there isn’t a disaster or emergency? Plus, the local news for November 24, 2025.
Health plan sticker shock arriving for 643,000 Tennesseans
Nearly 643,000 Tennesseans are now learning what they will have to pay if they want to keep their same health plan through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace in 2026.
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