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33,000 calls received at state quit smoking line

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Tennessee health officials say more than 33,000 calls have been received at a toll-free line created more than three years ago to help Tennesseans quit smoking. The Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine, established in August 2006, is 1-800-QUIT-NOW. The... Full story

Chattanooga Residents React to Healthcare Reform Bill

Amanda Shropshire

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House Democrats cheered as the health care reform bill squeezes through by five votes. The next step for the bill is to pass through the Senate. At a news conference Sunday morning, President Barack Obama assures Americans legislators will make the... Full story

North Georgia Health Deptartments Changes Hours

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The North Georgia Health Department hours of operation will change starting Monday, November 16, 2009. Public Health Department clinics in Murray, Whitfield, Fannin, Gilmer, Cherokee and Pickens counties will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday... Full story

T.C. Thompson Announces Partnership with Kohl’s

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Kohl's Care for Kids showed their support for T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital at Erlanger on October 29, 2009 with the presentation of a $43,664 donation. The presentation, held at the Kohl's Department Store on Gunbarrel Road, signified a... Full story

Erlanger Health System Announces Opening of Academic Internal Medicine

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Erlanger Health System is pleased to announce the opening of Academic Internal Medicine, located in the Erlanger Medical Mall, Suite B-601. Internsists joining Academic Internal Medicine are Drs. Melanie Blake, Monica “Monique” Gefter,... Full story

Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Memorial

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Nurses at Memorial Health Care System are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award, presented in collaboration with The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to... Full story

Athens Doctor Suspended for Sex With Patients

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The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has summarily suspended the license of Rodney Dunham, MD, of Athens. The suspension of Dunham's license became effective October 21, 2009. As a result of the suspension, Dunham is immediately prohibited from... Full story

CoverTN adds benefits, keeps current premiums

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's subsidized health care plan for adults is expanding benefits and keeping premiums at the current levels. The CoverTN program targets the uninsured who aren't eligible for Medicaid. Under the plan, the state kicks... Full story

28 Swine Flu Deaths in Tennessee

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Health officials are urging Tennesseans to get swine flu vaccinations and say it's not surprising the state has recorded 28 deaths from the virus. Tennessee Department of Health spokeswoman Shelley Walker told the Chattanooga Times Free Press that... Full story

HealthSpring signs contract with Memorial Health Care System

4,300 Medicare Advantage members gain access

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HealthSpring has reached agreement with Memorial Health Care System to add all Memorial facilities to the Medicare Advantage plan’s Chattanooga-area provider network. “We’re thrilled to now have Memorial Health Care System as part... Full story