EPA ISSUES EMERGENCY STOP ORDER TO STOP USE OF PESTICIDE DACTHAL TO ADDRESS SERIOUS HEALTH RISK
WASHINGTON – Today, Aug. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This is the first time in almost 40 years EPA has taken this type of
TN WOMAN FIRED FOR REFUSING EMPLOYER’S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE WINS ALMOST $700K
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A federal jury has determined a woman who was fired for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine mandated by her employer, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, is due a settlement worth almost $700,000. The jury found that Tanja Benton ‘proved by a preponderance of the evidence” that her refusal
STOMACH PARALYSIS POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE USING POPULAR WEIGHT LOSS/DIABETES DRUGS
Injected medications that treat diabetes and obesity increase the risk of a rare but serious side effect: stomach paralysis, according to new data on the real-world use of the drugs. At least three new studies based on large collections of patient records show that the risk of being diagnosed with
FDA: SIX BRANDS OF GROUND CINNAMON FOUND TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD
FDA: SIX BRANDS OF GROUND CINNAMON FOUND TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into tainted cinnamon products, and its experts now say that the lead contamination extends beyond the cinnamon applesauce pouches that were recalled in October. Officials sent a
NEW SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT LOCATOR WESBITE FOR TENNESSEE
A new substance abuse treatment locator website from the Tennessee Department of Health is available now at FindHelpNowTN.org. This site links individuals directly to care and help if they are struggling with a substance use disorder. “There is an immediate, critical point, where those struggling with substance abuse and misuse are
THIRD CONFIRMED PEDIATRIC FLU-RELATED DEATH IN TN
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a third pediatric influenza-related death in Tennessee on Tuesday. Nationwide, six flu-associated pediatric deaths were reported during the second week of the new year — totaling 85 pediatric flu deaths so far this season. Two children were in the East Tennessee area and one
ADULTS ON TENNCARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR DENTAL BENEFITS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Adults on TennCare are now eligible for extensive dental benefits as of January 2023. This will affect over 600,000 adults across the state. In 2022, Governor Lee proposed a $25 million investment to offer dental care to adults 21 years and older on TennCare. Children on TennCare,
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2023 HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE STARTS NOVEMBER 1ST
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) reminds Tennesseans to review and update their health insurance coverage on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (“FFM”) when the Open Enrollment period for 2023 opens on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Consumers will have at least two insurance choices on the FFM
ROANE STATE NOW RECOMMENDING MASKS INDOORS AND ON CAMPUS
On August 4, 2021, Roane State updated its COVID-19 response plan to include the recommendation that all students, faculty, staff and visitors wear face masks when indoors on campus. This change is in response to a number of factors, including a recent surge in COVID-19 cases locally, the new Delta
RHEA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONDUCTS CHILD SEAT SAFETY CHECKS
Did you know that 4 out of 5 child car seats are used incorrectly?? The Rhea County Sheriff’s Office has a goal of making sure caregivers find the best child passenger seat options to make every journey a safe journey for your child…They will be conducting free Car Seat Safety
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: INFORMATION IN BOLD INDICATES RISES IN NUMBERS FROM DAY BEFORE. BLEDSOE – 45 current active cases (UP 5). Since the start of the pandemic: 2,292 total cases, 12 fatalities and 35 hospitalized CUMBERLAND – 161 current active cases (UP 12).
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021
The following is from today’s Tennessee Department of Health COVID-19 report: INFORMATION IN BOLD INDICATES RISES IN NUMBERS FROM DAY BEFORE. BLEDSOE – 40 remaining active remaining cases (UP 2) out of 2,286 total cases, 12 fatalities, 34 hospitalized CUMBERLAND – 149 remaining active remaining cases (UP 27) out of 7,068
