September 3, 2026
Health
US school vaccination rates inch down yet again and exemptions reach record high
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the share of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high,… Login to continue reading Login…
Vanderbilt Health-Led Registry IDs Gaps, Aims to Improve Outcomes for Aortic Stenosis Patients
From Contributed Reports Undertreatment and delayed treatment of aortic stenosis lead to increased mortality, but a new multicenter registry led, in part, by a Vanderbilt… Login to continue reading Login…
JCMC First in Region to offer GammaTile therapy for Brain Tumors
From Contributed Reports Ballad Health recently began offering GammaTile radiation therapy at Johnson City Medical Center, a treatment option that reduces risk of tumor recurrence… Login to continue reading Login…
Take advantage of okra’s slime to make pillowy Summer Vegetable Scallion Pancakes
By VIVIAN HOWARD Voracious If the South had a mascot, it would be okra. You love, hate or have an unfounded fear of okra —… Login to continue reading Login…
Hancock Health Department to host Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic
It’s not too early to think about back-to-school preparations, especially for children.
Did the milk expire? California bans ‘sell by’ food labels to cut food waste
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In Kimberley Kausen's home, a passed 'sell by' date on a jug of milk means different things to different family members. For her daughter, it means the jug belongs in the trash. For her husband, it means the milk is still good for a few more days.
Landing to host KickStart Wellness Marketplace
Morristown Landing will host the KickStart Wellness Marketplace on Friday, July 11, bringing together health care providers, wellness organizations and community partners to help local families prepare for a healthy and successful school year.
Health Department rates area restaurants
The Tennessee Department of Health conducts regular inspections of various restaurants, pools and tattoo parlors for cleanliness.
Pay it Forward fitness group donates to Habitat for Humanity
Area non-profits are in better shape after receiving donations through a local fitness group’s mission of generosity.
Noncredit, Allied Health programs planned by Walters State
Walters State’s Division of Workforce Training will offer noncredit career courses in clinical medical assistant, certified nursing assistant, phlebotomy technician, registered dental assistant and medication aide-certified for CNAs and licensed occupational therapy assistants.