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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
Big Help: National health organizations make a huge difference in individual lives

National nonprofit organizations reach millions of people, and local chapters often play a key role in supporting their work and helping their communities.
Chattanooga & Hamilton County Health Brief

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. This health brief focuses on the top health priorities as identified by local experts, including the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s community health profile. Scroll down to read about health in Chattanooga and Hamilton County or jump to a specific section: Demographics Causes of death Disease Social determinants Health disparities Solutions What are the demographics of Hamilton County? Population 361,613 (2017) Population Growth Hamilton County has grown by […]
Don’t Worry, Get Healthy

Kristina Williams doesn’t sound as tired as someone with five kids should — especially not someone with five kids who’s fighting cancer.

Don’t Worry, Get Healthy: The Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition offers financial support so patients can focus on survival

Kristina Williams doesn’t sound as tired as someone with five kids should — especially not someone with five kids who’s fighting cancer.
Every Person Deserves Care

Better Tennessee talked with people who work in charitable clinics across the state to get first-person insights on how affordability affects health.

Every Person Deserves Care: The insiders’ view of the impact of Tennessee’s charitable clinics

Better Tennessee talked with people who work in charitable clinics across the state to get first-person insights on how affordability affects health.
Fighting For The Future

As a child, Mike Conley was keenly aware that not everyone in his family was blessed when it came to health.

Fighting For The Future: Family ties move Grizzlies star Mike Conley to fight sickle cell disease

As a child, Mike Conley was keenly aware that not everyone in his family was blessed when it came to health.
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
Golf’s Angels Behind the Scenes

St. Jude Classic golf tournament volunteers give back to children affected by life-threatening diseases.
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Golf’s Angels Behind the Scenes: St. Jude Classic golf tournament volunteers give back to children affected by life-threatening diseases

St. Jude Classic golf tournament volunteers give back to children affected by life-threatening diseases.
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Health Brief: Cancer

Tennessee has the 7th highest cancer death rate in the U.S. Read how that breaks down and how we change it.

Health Brief: Cancer: Tennessee has the 7th highest cancer death rate in the U.S.

Tennessee has the 7th highest cancer death rate in the U.S. Read how that breaks down and how we change it.
Health Brief: Childhood Obesity in Tennessee

Updated June 20, 2017 Health briefs offer quick but comprehensive information about some of the biggest health challenges Tennessee is facing. Scroll down to read all about childhood obesity in our state or jump to a specific section: Definition Causes Long-term impact Solutions Infographics Health professionals consider the current situation an epidemic with long-term health consequences for these children as they get older. For example: Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the states with the highest rate of childhood obesity. according to the 2017 BCBS Health Index Report. Back to top How do you define childhood obesity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine overweight and obesity. BMI for children takes into account […]

Health Brief: Childhood Obesity in Tennessee: Tennessee ranks #5 for most obese 10-17 year-olds and the consequences last far beyond their teen years

Updated June 20, 2017 Health briefs offer quick but comprehensive information about some of the biggest health challenges Tennessee is facing. Scroll down to read all about childhood obesity in our state or jump to a specific section: Definition Causes Long-term impact Solutions Infographics Health professionals consider the current situation an epidemic with long-term health consequences for these children as they get older. For example: Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the states with the highest rate of childhood obesity. according to the 2017 BCBS Health Index Report. Back to top How do you define childhood obesity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine overweight and obesity. BMI for children takes into account […]