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All Clay County Schools will offer medical services for students this year, helping students and busy parents. Health Coordinator Rob Edwards said that physicals and eye exams will be provided through Well Child. Edwards said parents do not have to miss work, arrange transportation or make appointments to check their child’s health. “There are children within each building that teacher’s ... Read More »

The new group Hometown Health Watch is targeting chronic diseases in their push to educate Upper Cumberland residents. Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Dawn Barlow said the group is a community health coalition comprised of local medical agencies. She said understanding your condition empowers patients to prevent or better manage conditions like congestive heart failure or diabetes. “Patients being educated about ... Read More »

Remote Area Medical is coming to Cookeville and is need of dental and vision professionals to volunteer for its March clinic. Senior Volunteer Coordinator Loni Maughan said they cannot have these clinics without the generosity of volunteers. Maughan said dentists would provide extractions and fillings, vision professionals would help patients get glasses the same day they’re seen. Maughan said this ... Read More »

Overton County Health and Rehab is addressing its staffing shortage by adding incentives for new hires. OCHR Public Information officer Scott Stevens said new CNA’s will get a $2,000 sign on bonus, and non-certified nurses aids will get a $1,000 sign on bonus. Stevens said the facility has the staff it currently needs, but not enough to take on new ... Read More »

Medicare open enrollment begins on Thursday and there are things to consider if someone is looking to change plans. Swallows Insurance Account Executive Cassandra Newman said this is important for people considering a change with their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Part D plan. Newman said being aware of your current doctors and prescriptions are essential to choosing coverage. “Make sure ... Read More »

Cummins Filtration is looking to ramp up its mask production that already exceeds 200,000 per day, world wide. Cummins Filtration Chief Engineer Kevin South said making the mask filters in Cookeville is similar to making cotton candy. Which is then hit with an electric charge. Currently masks are being made for internal use, but South said giving masks to Cookeville ... Read More »

During the beginning of the pandemic, mammogram numbers were down across the nation. Now, they’re climbing back up. Susan G. Komen Central Tennessee CEO Susan Eaton said a national study showed a 94 percent drop in mammograms in March. She said she’s not surprised. “When COVID first hit, everybody did not know what to expect and how to take care ... Read More »