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4 Programs for an Active Tennessee: From fitness zones to river walks, Tennesseans all over the state are up and moving

From fitness zones to river walks, Tennesseans all over the state are up and moving
Bike Chattanooga: Public bike-sharing system offers Chattanoogans an active way to travel

Public bike-sharing system offers Chattanoogans an active way to travel
Creating a BlueCross Healthy Place in Memphis: $5.4 million investment will provide a community with a revitalized place to get active

Access to an area where people of all ages can gather together, enjoy the outdoors and exercise leads to improved physical and mental health. But before any of that can happen, you have to get people there.
Fitness Zones

Outdoor exercise areas give anyone free access to gym-style workout equipment

Fitness Zones: Outdoor exercise areas give anyone free access to gym-style workout equipment

Outdoor exercise areas give anyone free access to gym-style workout equipment
Forces at Play

Could the path to happiness start at your local park? It sounds too good to be true, but research increasingly shows it’s a real possibility. A recent study of well-being in 44 major cities across the U.S. found that park coverage was among the best predictors of residents’ health and happiness. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation is investing in Memphis parks through its first BlueCross Healthy Place project, the revitalization of David Carnes Park in the city’s Whitehaven neighborhood. “Concentrating our giving on BlueCross Healthy Places will allow us to have a bigger impact within our communities, reaching both urban and rural areas across the state,” said Scott Wilson, BlueCross director of community relations and health foundation. “We’re […]

Forces at Play: Exploring the intuitive design of the upcoming BlueCross Healthy Place at David Carnes Park in Memphis

Could the path to happiness start at your local park? It sounds too good to be true, but research increasingly shows it’s a real possibility. A recent study of well-being in 44 major cities across the U.S. found that park coverage was among the best predictors of residents’ health and happiness. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation is investing in Memphis parks through its first BlueCross Healthy Place project, the revitalization of David Carnes Park in the city’s Whitehaven neighborhood. “Concentrating our giving on BlueCross Healthy Places will allow us to have a bigger impact within our communities, reaching both urban and rural areas across the state,” said Scott Wilson, BlueCross director of community relations and health foundation. “We’re […]
Giving Back Is in the BlueCross DNA

In 2014, BlueCross invested more than $14 million in community outreach efforts with more than 270 organizations.

Giving Back Is in the BlueCross DNA

In 2014, BlueCross invested more than $14 million in community outreach efforts with more than 270 organizations.
Go Play Outside

As the second most physically inactive state in the U.S., Tennessee has some work to do. Fortunately, there are groups willing to take action.

Go Play Outside: Programs encourage outdoor fitness across Tennessee

As the second most physically inactive state in the U.S., Tennessee has some work to do. Fortunately, there are groups willing to take action.
Knoxville & Knox County Health Brief

Updated January 15, 2018 County health briefs offer comprehensive information about Tennessee cities and their surrounding areas. Each county health brief is different and focuses on that county’s biggest health challenges as identified by county and city health departments. Due to the highly customized nature of this information, statistics and metrics will vary from brief to brief. The Knox County health brief focuses on the top health priorities as identified by local experts, including representatives from the Knox County Health Department. Scroll down to read about health in Knox County, view sources or jump to a specific section: Demographics Causes of death Disease Social determinants Health disparities Solutions What are the demographics of Knox County? Population 448,164 Income The median […]

Knoxville & Knox County Health Brief

Updated January 15, 2018 County health briefs offer comprehensive information about Tennessee cities and their surrounding areas. Each county health brief is different and focuses on that county’s biggest health challenges as identified by county and city health departments. Due to the highly customized nature of this information, statistics and metrics will vary from brief to brief. The Knox County health brief focuses on the top health priorities as identified by local experts, including representatives from the Knox County Health Department. Scroll down to read about health in Knox County, view sources or jump to a specific section: Demographics Causes of death Disease Social determinants Health disparities Solutions What are the demographics of Knox County? Population 448,164 Income The median […]
Memphis & Shelby County Health Brief

County health briefs offer comprehensive information about Tennessee cities and their surrounding areas. The Memphis and Shelby County health brief focuses on the top health priorities as identified by local experts.

Memphis & Shelby County Health Brief

County health briefs offer comprehensive information about Tennessee cities and their surrounding areas. The Memphis and Shelby County health brief focuses on the top health priorities as identified by local experts.
Memphis Gets RiverFit

Let’s make a bet: Take a walk in Tom Lee Park and see if you can resist RiverFit.

Memphis Gets RiverFit: New riverfront fitness trail gets people curious — and moving

Let’s make a bet: Take a walk in Tom Lee Park and see if you can resist RiverFit.