AMA Urges Public to Avoid E-cigarette Use Amid Nationwide Investigation of Lung Illness Outbreak

Sep 09, 2019 at 03:55 pm by Staff

Statement Attributable to: Patrice A. Harris M.D., M.A., President, American Medical Association "In light of increasing reports of e-cigarette-associated lung illnesses acro.... Read More

TDH Reports Six Cases Of Vaping-Associated Respiratory Disease

Sep 06, 2019 at 03:34 pm by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health has reported six cases of suspected serious respiratory disease among people who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices. The Cent.... Read More

State on Lookout for Hep A, Vaping-Associated Respiratory Illness

Sep 06, 2019 at 03:30 pm by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is on the lookout for additional hepatitis A cases and also asking healthcare providers to be alert to serious respiratory illness tha.... Read More

New Take on an Old Disease

May 08, 2017 at 10:26 am by Staff

Saint Thomas Takes Multidisciplinary Approach to Lung Cancer The Saint Thomas Lung Cancer and Thoracic Center is redefining the treatment of lung cancer. Their multidisciplin.... Read More

Surgeon General Report Calls E-Cigarette Use by Youth, Young Adults a Public Health Threat

Jan 10, 2017 at 02:48 pm by Staff

A new report released by the U.S. Surgeon General last month raises public health concerns about e-cigarette use among America's youth and young adults. The first comprehensiv.... Read More