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HealthTennessee's maternal mortality rate tops the nation's, and nearby counties are maternity care desertsIf you're expecting, or know someone who is, these numbers are worth knowing. In 2023, Tennessee's maternal mortality rate was 28 women per 100,000 live births, compared with 19 for the U.S., according to a state report. Both rates were down from 2021 and 2022 but up from 2018.Today’s editionRead Health CareBallad Health says BlueCare members can switch plans and keep their doctors if talks with BlueCross failIf you have BlueCare, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's TennCare plan, you may have gotten a letter about your doctors. Ballad Health said Monday that negotiations are ongoing and the letters were inaccurate. Ballad says it and its Ballad Health Medical Associates physicians are in-network with the region's other TennCare plans.Tuesday’s editionRead ETSUETSU seeks $145.5 million in state funding for engineering and medical expansionsIf you care where ETSU is headed, Friday's trustees meeting offered a map. Officials outlined plans to expand engineering and medical education, including new engineering degrees, additional medical faculty and a proposed $151 million engineering building.Saturday’s editionRead HealthCarter and Greene County health departments mark Pink & Pearl Day on Fri., Nov. 6If you've been putting off a screening, here's your nudge. The Carter County Health Department is running its seventh annual Pink & Pearl Campaign for breast and lung cancer awareness during October and November. The Greene County Health Department is promoting the same campaign, with Pink & Pearl Day on Fri., Nov. 6.Thursday’s editionRead

Health from local newsrooms

From WJHL, Johnson City Press and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WJHL1 hour ago

    Mother of Ballad Health patient speaks out amid Blue Cross Blue Shield negotiations

    JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Patients covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield are left with questions amid ongoing insurance negotiations with Ballad Health. That includes Kaleigh Hodge, who is concerned about coverage for her son Silas’s medical treatment. Silas was diagnosed with epilepsy back in April and has been receiving the majority of his care

  2. Johnson City Press23 hours ago

    Tennessee announces more than $422 million in rural health grants

    Local organizations secured nearly $23 million in federal funds.

  3. WJHLYesterday

    Appalachian Mountain Project Access helps uninsured patients access specialized medical care

    JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Accessing specialized medical care can be difficult for those who are underinsured or uninsured, but the local non-profit Appalachian Mountain Project Access is making sure patients get the care they need. The Appalachian Mountain Project Access connects patients who require specialized medical care, such as treatments for cancer, heart disease

  4. The Bristol Herald CourierYesterday

    Ballad Health to begin screening for weapons following violent incidents

    Ballad Health will activate weapons detection systems at hospitals Nov. 11 following increased workplace violence incidents and security concerns.

  5. WCYBYesterday

    Ballad Health to launch new weapons detection systems on Wednesday

    Ballad Health announced that it will launch new weapons detection systems on Wednesday.

    Also reported byWGRV.comThe Bristol Herald CourierJohnson City Press

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