Tennessee ranks among the top five states in the nation for Hepatitis B infections, and policy changes in Washington could make it harder to protect newborns from the virus.
Racist graffiti discovered on Meharry Medical College’s campus
Meharry Medical College announced a “non-violent hate crime” occurred on its campus, after racist graffiti was found in a parking garage.
Mobile opioid addiction treatment in Tennessee requires workarounds, for now
Opioid addiction treatment providers in Middle Tennessee are spinning up mobile units to increase access to highly effective step-down medications. But speed bumps still stand in the way truly mobile medication-assisted treatment.
Autopsy sheds light on Byron Black’s painful execution
For the first time since Tennessee adopted a new lethal injection protocol, a post-execution autopsy has been released. It shows that Byron Black developed pulmonary edema — a form of lung damage.
NashVillager Podcast: Hurdles to reducing harm
Why do people tend to balk at life-saving advances? Plus, the local news for September 9, 2025.
Meharry Medical College and Nashville General Hospital sign two-year service contract
Meharry Medical College and Nashville General Hospital signed a new operating agreement — defining the relationship between the city’s oldest medical school and the city-owned teaching hospital for the next two years.
Looking forward to cooler temperatures? So are dust mites.
Ragweed pollen tends to catch criticism, but there’s another risky substance floating around: dust mites.
WPLN discusses: Unanswered medical questions after execution of Byron Black
Byron Black’s legal team is still trying to figure out what caused the pain he displayed during his execution.
Tennessee heat poses more risks for some medications
The weather scorching Middle Tennessee this summer can be dangerous for anyone — and certain medications can heighten the risk.
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