Immigrant advocates are calling on a Catholic hospital chain to publicly release their policy on treating patients detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Healthcare Hollow: Infections can be deadly in rural Tennessee; one county is trying to change that
In rural Hawkins County, Tennessee, a reliable hospital is 30 to 45 minutes away. That’s precious time without treatment for patients experiencing sepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency.
Healthcare Hollow: Linden hospital reopening shows hope for rural health
More than a dozen Tennessee small towns have watched their hospitals go dark. Linden is among them.
Healthcare Hollow: Linden’s reopened hospital shows hope for rural health
America’s rural hospitals are closing at an alarming pace, and Tennessee holds the highest closure rate. In a series of reports this month, WPLN takes an in-depth look at this crisis — how it has harmed communities and what is being done to reverse course. In this episode, Health Reporter Catherine Sweeney and This Is Nashville […]
HealthQ: What to know when AI joins your next doctor’s appointment
Your doctor might ask to have an AI tool listen during your next appointment. Here’s what to know.
Bill to track transgender Tennesseans passes the House
The state House passed legislation Thursday that would compile data on trans Tennesseans.
A professor’s quest to bring music and medicine together in the ICU
Music therapy has been broadly adopted in healthcare, but live performances rarely make their way into an intensive care unit. Dr. Joseph Schlesinger is hoping to change that.
What to know about the flurry of CVS pharmacy ads in Tennessee
A pharmacy chain is ringing alarm bells, saying a bill could shutter pharmacies. But lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say that’s fear-mongering.
HealthQ: Losing weight on a GLP-1 isn’t just about getting a shot
Severe ankle pain drove Jelon Smart to start taking a weight loss injection a year and a half ago.
HealthQ: Even with dental insurance, you still could face a large bill
Russell Anthony made eight trips to the dentist last year. The 65-year-old retiree in Nashville, Tennessee, hopes to go less often in 2026, but he’s already made a few visits. “I had a root canal just last week that was like $500,” he said. “The week before that, I had a crown that cost me […]
On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM