Washington County became the first in Northeast Tennessee to partially vaccinate at least half of its population this week, with just over 50% of its residents having received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine
At least 100 Ballad Health patients at Johnson City Medical Center could have been exposed to three blood-borne diseases from May to July by a contract nurse the system says improperly handled controlled substances.
Most Americans who haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 say they are unlikely to get the shots, according to a new poll.
The Tennessee Department of Health assures families across Tennessee that information and access to vaccinations for children through state he…
Tennessee's former top vaccinations official said Tuesday that she couldn't stay silent after she was fired this week amid scrutiny from Repub…
Tennessee officials have fired the state's top vaccination official, who had been facing scrutiny from Republican state lawmakers over her dep…
ELIZABETHTON — Another convenient location for getting the COVID-19 vaccine will be set up in the Stoney Creek area.
Health officials across Tennessee have been instructed to make sure they don't aim coronavirus vaccination information at juveniles, according…
The highly contagious delta coronavirus variant has been reported in Northeast Tennessee, officials from both the Northeast Regional Health Of…
While new novel coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths are on pace to hit monthly lows not seen in a year, variants are again a top co…
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is enrolling volunteers ages 12-69 to take part in an NIH funded study to assess reactions to the …
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will participate in a new federal initiative aimed at improving the use of polygenic risk scores (PRS) to…
Since he first moved to Johnson City from Florida in high school, Dr. Arthur Belanger been in love with the area.
Since he first moved to Johnson City from Florida in high school, Dr. Arthur Belanger been in love with the area.
Public service announcement from RegionAhead
Public service announcement from RegionAhead
Public Service Announcement from Region Ahead. Joe is an RN at Johnson City Medical Center.
Public Service Announcement from Region Ahead. Jamie is a CNA at Johnson City Medical Center.
The Remote Area Medical clinic is returning to the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray for two days of free medical, dental and vision care for pe…
Max Silver-Alford has been around.
Ballad Health on Monday reported a slight increase in novel coronavirus-related hospitalizations, up to 103 with eight more awaiting test results.
More than 70% of Americans age 30 or older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the White House said.
Deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year, with two devastating spikes eight months apart.
Many Americans are relaxing precautions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and resuming everyday activities, even as some worry that coronavir…
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will participate in a new federal initiative aimed at improving the use of polygenic risk scores (PRS) to…
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will participate in a new federal initiative aimed at improving the use of polygenic risk scores (PRS) to…
The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
Sometimes a person in emotional distress just needs someone to talk to.
Self isolation during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can make maintaining essential social connections difficult for those struggli…
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was passed by Congress on March 18, and went into effect April 2.
The president of the Tennessee Academy of Physicians says staying at home is the “best weapon we have to reduce the impact” of the coronavirus…
Dr. Shahram Malik completed his residency training at East Tennessee State University in 2009.
After a year’s hiatus, the Appalachian Fair will return to the region this summer. A local fixture since 1926, the only missed years for the fair were during World War II and last year’s COVID-19 pandemic.
