COVID

Red Cross needs local volunteers due to COVID-19 as the country heads into hurricane and wildfire season

Jul 23, 2020 at 11:23 am by Staff

Experts say we are in for a busy wildfire and hurricane season this summer and the American Red Cross needs volunteers to help in our community. "The coronavirus pandemic will.... Read More

New CCC19 Data Offer Insights on COVID Treatments for People with Cancer

Jul 23, 2020 at 11:15 am by Staff

Newly released data on treatment outcomes of people with cancer diagnosed with COVID-19 reveal a racial disparity in access to Remdesivir, an antiviral drug that has been show.... Read More

Addiction Labs Offers COVID-19 Testing to the Community and On-site at Middle Tennessee Businesses and Organizations

Jul 22, 2020 at 05:24 pm by Staff

July 22, 2020 -- Addiction Labs, a premium toxicology lab, is working to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Middle Tennessee by offering community testing with turnaround times.... Read More

Update 7/22

Jul 22, 2020 at 05:17 pm by Staff

Yesterday, Mayor Cooper announced a new executive order that will require restaurants and businesses serving alcohol to close down at 10 pm. While takeout order will still be.... Read More

Federal Support for Assisted Living Communities In Next Stimulus Package

Jul 22, 2020 at 12:01 pm by Staff

Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McConnell: We, the undersigned organizations write on behalf of the more than 2 million seniors and their front-line caregivers across 21,600.... Read More

COVID-19 PÁGINA WEB DE RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL YA DISPONIBLE

Jul 22, 2020 at 11:44 am by Staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - El Departamento de Salud de Tennessee y el Grupo de Comando Unificado están proporcionando materiales y recursos adicionales en español sobre COVID-19 para.... Read More

COVID-19 Spanish Language Resource Webpage Now Available

Jul 22, 2020 at 11:41 am by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health and Unified Command Group are providing additional COVID-19 materials and resources for Spanish-speaking Tennesseans through a new webpage..... Read More

AHA, AMA, ANA Urge Congress To Include Additional $100 Billion For Emergency Relief Fund In COVID-19 Relief Package

Jul 22, 2020 at 11:38 am by Staff

Dear Leader McConnell and Leader Schumer: America's front line health care personnel continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to spike in numerous states inclu.... Read More

Cooper and Community Leaders Announce Distribution of CARES Act Funds for TN-05

Jul 21, 2020 at 10:03 am by Staff

NASHVILLE - At a press conference this morning, Rep. Jim Cooper announced how CARES Act funds were allocated in Davidson, Dickson, and Cheatham Counties. The $2.5 trillion CAR.... Read More

USofCare Leads Congressional Sign-on Letter of Business, Medical and Service Groups to Stress Urgency for More Contact Tracing

Jul 21, 2020 at 09:48 am by Staff

(Washington, DC) On Monday, United States of Care (USofCare) spearheaded a letter to Congressional leadership -- from public health experts and business and community leaders.... Read More