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During National Immunization Awareness Month this August, the Tennessee Department of Health encourages parents and caregivers to talk with your doctor, nurse or other health care professional to ensure everyone in your family is up to date on recommended vaccines.
The Franklin Justice and Equity Coalition (FJEC) is inviting the community to a virtual panel discussion on Facebook on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 6-7:30 p.m. on the topic of health and wellbeing in the time of COVID-19.
Vida-Flo, a pioneer in the IV hydration and vitamin infusion industry, will open its newest location in Franklin Saturday, Aug. 15 at 1201 Liberty Pike, Suite 102-B.
Don Gibson, M.D. has been named chief medical officer (CMO) of Mercy Community Healthcare.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will not be allowed to enforce one of the strictest abortion bans in the country as a legal battle over the measure's constitutionality moves through court, a federal judge ruled Friday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee's administration on Thursday unveiled the latest public service campaign to help battle the COVID-19 outbreak in Tennessee.
Local non-profit blood center Blood Assurance will continue to offer free testing for COVID-19 antibodies to blood donors through September.
Williamson Medical Center hit a new peak in hospitalized COVID-19 patients this week, doubling the highest number of admitted patients since the onset of the pandemic in March, the hospital said in a statement issued Friday.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday that he will do "whatever it takes in court" to defend one of the strictest abortion bans in the country currently blocked from being implemented.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Earlier this week, as Tennessee registered what then was its highest single-day coronavirus case increase, Gov. Bill Lee held a news conference and issued a stern response.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville will roll back its reopening in response to a sharp increase in coronavirus cases, Mayor John Cooper said Thursday.
Tennessee’s rural county health departments continue providing traditional services and are taking every precaution to keep patients, clients and staff members safe from COVID-19. In addition to routine services, Tennessee Department of Health county health departments offer COVID-19 testing…
The Williamson Medical Center (WMC) continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and deploy strategies in response to the changing situation. We are currently tracking closely with the state in the reported increase of COVID-19 positive tests and hospitalizations. This increase follows a six w…
Maury Regional Health (MRH) has been named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems for 2020 by IBM Watson Health.
Beginning on Monday, the Williamson County Health Department (WCHD) drive-through COVID-19 testing and mask distribution site at the Williamson County Agricultural Center will change testing times to 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
St. Philip Catholic Church recently donated $10,000 to Mercy Community Healthcare to support operating expenses and COVID-19 relief.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee health officials on Friday again reported the biggest one-day jump in people testing positive for COVID-19, the second time that's happened within a week.
It is an undisputed fact that exercise is good for you, no matter your age.
A recent infographic compiled by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington shows that, as of July 13, Tennessee is among the three states in the country with the lowest percentage of people who always wear a mask upon leaving the house.
Williamson Medical Center and the Williamson County Health Department are asking members of the community to continue to adhere to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to ensure safety and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Mercy Community Healthcare and St. Philip Catholic Church have partnered together to provide a free Health & Wellness Day on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sports medicine is a broad field, and there’s often confusion about when to visit a specialist and what treatments are available for various injuries.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its website concerning the spread of the coronavirus, stating that it "does not spread easily" by touching contaminated surfaces. However, its safety guidelines remain on the cautious side, continuing to recommend frequent sanit…
Williamson Medical Group Surgical Services has opened a new facility on the Williamson Medical Center campus and released a video tour of the new clinic, including interviews from general surgeons welcoming and encouraging patients to schedule needed procedures.
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