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Pink Raises $300,000 for Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast Cancer research has more than $300,000 headed its way. The proceeds are coming from the Jan. 21 Pink! Fundraiser held by the Memorial Health Care System Foundation. Proceeds from Pink! will benefit the expansion of surgical and...... Full story

Komen Reverses Plan to Cut Planned Parenthood Grants

After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. "We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that...... Full story

HealthSouth Announces Expansion in Chattanooga

HealthSouth Corporation announced Thursday it has received permission from the Tennessee Health Services Development Agency to proceed with an expansion of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga. Upon demolition of an abandoned...... Full story

Pfizer Recalls 1M Birth Control Packs After Mixup

Pfizer Inc. is recalling 1 million packets of birth control pills due to a packaging error that could raise the risk of an accidental pregnancy by leaving women with an inadequate dose. The problem affects 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 tablets and 14 lots...... Full story

Drug Discount Cards Available in Whitfield County

In these trying economic times, everyone is interested in saving money. That’s why officials with Whitfield County government are promoting prescription drug discount cards that may be used for free by all county residents, regardless of age,...... Full story

Hamilton Co. Highschoolers Fall Short in Exercise and Nutrition

The majority of Hamilton County high school students fail to meet recommended guidelines for physical activity and nutrition, according to the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted by the Hamilton County Regional Health Council. The CDC...... Full story

Brian Johnson and Amy Jo Osborn

Racing Enthusiasts Raising Money for Cancer Victims

This weekend, during the 50th anniversary running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, AC/CD lead singer Brian Johnson, along with Chattanooga-based Fifty Plus Racing, Predator Performance and Allegra Motorsports, will promote “Highway to Help,”...... Full story

Nita W. Shumaker, MD

Erlanger Welcomes New Trustees

Erlanger Health System welcomed Michael J. Griffin and Nita W. Shumaker, MD, to its governing body, the Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority Board of Trustees on Wednesday. Michael J. Griffin Michael J. “Mike” Griffin,...... Full story

Chattanooga Ranks Among Top Cities for Hospital Care

Health Grades Inc. releases its rankings for top cities for hospital care and Chattanooga ranks among the very best in the nation. Click HERE to see where cities across the region ranked.... Full story

Memorial Launches Breast Cancer Support Group

Memorial Health Care System is hosting a support group for every woman traveling the pathway of breast cancer. The group will focus on change, growth and discovery. As participants, women will be encouraged to explore their vision of what is...... Full story

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