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Census data: Nearly 50 K Tennessee households may not have access to air conditioning
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (715+ words) As high temperatures and humidity spiked "feels like" temperatures to more than 110 degrees in some areas of Tennessee over the past week, the National Weather Service recommended Tennesseans stay indoors, hydrate and use air conditioning as "fans may not be…...
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
19+ hour, 46+ min ago (693+ words) "This is the first time we've seen state-level data that shows how much ACA marketplace enrollment truly fell," Cox said. "It's in line with our expectations, but it does show a very steep drop in the number of people with…...
Common Spirit Memorial says radiology delays affect imaging appointments
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (56+ words) Chattanooga Times Free Press Common Spirit Memorial says radiology delays affect imaging appointments Internal memos reveal broader disruptions Common Spirit Memorial Hospital is experiencing delays in radiology services that have affected patient imaging appointments and increased wait times for some…...
A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (916+ words) When drowning occurs, seconds matter," said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the lead author of a recent American Academy of Pediatrics warning. Quick rescue and resuscitation can mean the difference between life, death and lifelong disability." About 4, 000 to 5, 000 Americans drown each year....
Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (447+ words) The CT scanner at'Havana's'Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital, the country's leading hospital, is broken. Doctors have told her that, because of a lack of resources, they cannot operate on her again in'Cuba, she said. Cuba's once-vaunted system of free universal healthcare'has deteriorated…...
Readers write: "Blessed" to live in my Southern castle among green hills of Tennessee
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (121+ words) The sneeze heard around the world. How can a sneeze be that important. The 12-year-old son of Prince William and Princess Kate sneezed. It happened while standing on the balcony watching trooping of the colors. The media coverage was worldwide....
Times Opinion: How to win the fight against Ebola
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (298+ words) When the World Health Organization declared the West African Ebola epidemic a global emergency in 2014, I sat with my wife, Julie, and said aloud what both of us were thinking: People needed to step forward to fight the virus. As…...
Toni Says: Does Medicare pay for diabetic supplies?
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (396+ words) I recently retired and have always received my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Last week, I received a letter stating the diabetic supplier will no longer be covered by Medicare. Does this mean that if…...
Dear Abby: Man's excuses and absences continue to expand
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (292+ words) DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. Ever since I have known him, he has had issues with depression and anxiety. I have tried to support him through these diagnoses. He has attempted to go to…...
The Seen: 2026 Chattanooga Heart Ball
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (194+ words) The 2026 Chattanooga Heart Ball, hosted by the American Heart Association, celebrated local survivors, community milestones and lifesaving health care initiatives. The black-tie gala was held at The Chattanoogan Hotel, and honored local survivor Jay Elliott. Proceeds from the campaign will…...