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Shelby County Health Department hosts free HIV testing clinic

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — In celebration of National Public Health Week, the Shelby County Health Department is hosting a free HIV testing clinic on Tuesday. The …

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Dr. Michelle Taylor confirmed as Shelby County’s new health …

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Commission voted 13-0 to confirm Dr. Michelle Taylor as the county’s new health director on Monday, following a …

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Mane-tain your mental health during Mane Up Memphis mental …

WEBGet ready to mane-tain your mental health with Mane Up Memphis. Watch as Live at 9 chats with Racheal Shantel, the mastermind behind this uplifting event.

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Mane-tain your mental health during Mane Up Memphis mental …

WEBGet ready to mane-tain your mental health with Mane Up Memphis. Watch as Live at 9 chats with Racheal Shantel, the mastermind behind this uplifting event. Get …

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Daylight Saving Time can take a toll on kids’ mental health

WEBData found that time changes can lead to more social jetlag in 12-year-olds, also predicted mental health difficulties at age 15, especially for girls, possibly because …

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024 takes …

WEBIt’s time to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in style. Dr. Sunah M. Laybourn leads the way in bringing the vibrant culture of the AAPI …

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Baptist opening 11 new urgent care centers across area

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Baptist Memorial Health Care is opening 11 new Baptist Urgent Care Centers in west Tennessee, north Mississippi and east Arkansas, …

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COVID-19 cases on the rise in Shelby County

WEBAs of Aug. 14, there were 20 COVID-19 positive patients in area hospitals, according to the Shelby County Health Department. SCHD says that as of Saturday, the recently …

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New 24-hour crisis center coming to Binghampton

WEBAlliance Healthcare Services broke ground on the upcoming Crisis Wellness Center at 3206 Broad Avenue. The center, which Alliance says will be 55,000 square …

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Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+

WEBFILE – A sign sits on the campus of the insurance and managed health care company Aetna, Aug. 28, 2020, in Hartford, Conn. Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit …

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New hospital to open in Senatobia, Mississippi

WEBSENATOBIA, Miss. — A new hospital will be opening in Senatobia, Mississippi at the end of July. It’s been three years since North Oak Regional Medical Center closed …

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ER visits for flu-like illnesses up nearly 20% in Shelby County

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Doctors with Baptist Memorial Hospital Health Care say the flu is putting people in the hospital, and it could get worse in the coming weeks. Dr. …

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Shelby County data shows 8 dead from COVID recently

WEBNOTE: This story has been edited to reflect the period of time in which the health department says the deaths occurred, late January to late February. ***** …

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Memphis Jewish School shooting suspect's bond lowered based …

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The suspect in a shooting at a Memphis Jewish school was released on bond Tuesday. Joel Bowman was charged with numerous felonies, …

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State suspends license of Memphis healthcare facility after …

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis health care facility’s license has been suspended after an investigation by the state’s health department. At Loving Arms of …

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Women's clinic on Poplar served with search warrant by FBI

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Federal Bureau of Investigations served a search warrant for a clinic in East Memphis Tuesday, a spokesperson confirmed. The Clinic of …

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Health Department releases guidelines for public places during …

WEBUpdated: Jan 20, 2024 / 04:48 PM CST. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department released a list of guidelines for public establishments to follow during the …

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Why a mother says she can't find help for 'defiant' daughter

WEBUpdated: Oct 27, 2023 / 02:40 PM CDT. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A single mother said her youngest daughter is defiant, possibly suffering from mental health issues and she’s …

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Healthcare provider raises concerns about jail's mental health …

WEBThe big decision on who will provide mental health care to inmates is expected to go before commissioners soon. Dr. Kaveh Ofogh said he wants to provide …

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Former security guard found guilty of killing man over loud music

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — A jury found Gregory Livingston, a former security guard accused of killing a man over loud music, guilty Friday. Livingston was found guilty of …

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What's going around

WEBPlease look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was a busy Thursday morning at Dr. Mark Castellaw’s office. …

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Memphis organization works to combat diabetes, obesity

WEBLocal organization gives Memphis artists a platform. “The rates of childhood obesity and adult obesity in Tennessee are among the highest in the country,” said …

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Commissioners OK plan to give Regional One $7.5M for …

WEB21 hours ago. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Board of Commissioners moved forward Wednesday with plans to give millions of dollars to …

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Teen dies after medical emergency at Youth Villages in Bartlett

WEBMEMPHIS, Tenn. — An investigation is underway after a teenager died following a medical emergency at the Youth Villages campus in Bartlett last week. The …

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