Some of Belmont’s neoclassical buildings — with the signature white columns, domed roofs and clock towers — date before the Civil War. But one of them is brand new. “This began just three years ago with a hole in the ground, literally,” said Dr. Anderson Spickard. He’s the dean of the new Thomas F. Frist, […]
After impasse, major Tennessee hospital and insurer strike deal to remain in network
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a massive health care system in Middle Tennessee, will stay “in network” with the state’s largest insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee.
Tennessee heat wave dangers aren’t just physical. They can damage mental health too.
A cold, dreary winter might be what comes to mind when we think of “seasonal depression.” But there is mounting evidence that hot summers — especially during heat waves — can bring us down too.
Nashville program for new babies and moms expands to cover all of Davidson County
For years, the Nashville Strong Babies program served only seven zip codes. Indigo Harris lived in one of them when she was pregnant with her son back in 2020.
An ER with no wait time? That’s the goal at Nashville General Hospital
Tennessee’s average emergency room wait time is two hours. One Nashville hospital has gotten its wait times down to just a few minutes.
Federal judge sentences 4 anti-abortion activists for a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
All four were convicted of serious felony conspiracy charges, leading to sentences that were below what prosecutors requested. Six co-defendants have yet to be sentenced.
Spring Hill doesn’t have a full-service hospital. That’s about to change.
Spring Hill’s population has been surging. It jumped by more than 5% from 2020 to 2021, which put it in the top 10 fastest growing cities in the country.
‘Dust off that mask.’ New COVID-19 variants renew risk for vulnerable Tennesseans
COVID-19 infections are ticking back up. New variants and seasonal trends are making the virus spread a bit more.
NashVillager Podcast: The ongoing troubles at Community Health Systems
Is a major Midstate hospital chain done downsizing yet? Plus the local news for June 26, 2024.
Tennessee is sued over law that criminalizes helping minors get abortions without
A Tennessee state Democratic lawmaker and reproductive rights activist have filed a lawsuit challenging a new statute designed to ban adults from helping minors get an abortion without parental permission.
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