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
BANANA BOAT RECALL DUE TO CANCER-CAUSING CHEMICAL
On Friday, Edgewell Personal Care Company stated that Banana Boat’s Hair and Scalp sunscreen are being recalled after tests detected trace levels of the carcinogen benzene. According to the release, “While benzene is not an ingredient in any Banana Boat products, the review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – FRIDAY, JULY 23, 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 – 16 remaining active remaining cases (UP 1) out of 2,256 total cases, 12 fatalities, 33 hospitalized CUMBERLAND – 62 remaining active remaining cases (UP 7) out of 6,970
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – THURSDAY, JULY 22, 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 – 15 remaining active remaining cases (down 2) out of 2,250 total cases, 12 fatalities, 33 hospitalized CUMBERLAND – 55 remaining active remaining cases (UP 10) out of 6,957
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 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 – 17 remaining active remaining cases (UP 1) out of 2,250 total cases, 12 fatalities, 33 hospitalized CUMBERLAND – 45 remaining active remaining cases (UP 3) out of 6,944
UPPER CUMBERLAND AND TENNESSEE VALLEY COVID-19 REPORT – TUESDAY, JULY 20, 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 – 16 remaining active remaining cases (down 1) out of 2,247 total cases, 12 fatalities (UP 1), 33 hospitalized CUMBERLAND – 42 remaining active remaining cases (UP 2) out
