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3 Communities Focus on Improving Health: Facing steep health challenges, 3 Tennessee counties take steps to promote better health

In three Tennessee counties, the health challenges of obesity, inactivity and smoking are taking a serious toll: Madison County (Jackson) Coffee County (Tullahoma) McMinn County (Athens) So these communities are taking steps to promote better health habits, using tactics from diabetes education to fitness trails. Explore the numbers and solutions below. Note: Numbers show the percentage of the population in each area who are obese, physically inactive or smokers. Steps taken to promote better health habits Visit the BlueCross BlueShield Health Index to see how health conditions impact Tennessee.
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
5 Tennessee Counties Take Steps to Improve Health: From Shelby to Sevier, 5 Tennessee counties take action

Tennessee is one of the unhealthiest states in the country, but counties are making strides to change. Here are 5 ways counties are working to decrease hypertension, diabetes, drug addiction and obesity.
7 Things You Don’t Know About Health in Memphis

Today, more Memphians than ever before are working together to improve health in their city. Here are some things you may not know about health in Memphis.

7 Things You Don’t Know About Health in Memphis

Today, more Memphians than ever before are working together to improve health in their city. Here are some things you may not know about health in Memphis.
A Healthier Tennessee in Action

One person can accomplish a lot. One person supported by friends, family, co-workers and neighbors can achieve goals that seemed impossible. That’s the philosophy of Healthier Tennessee, a nonprofit program supporting efforts across the state that get people active, tobacco-free and eating healthy. Encouraging workplaces, schools, places of worship and communities to join the cause creates healthy options at every turn. Each small step toward improving health is a win that leads to the next step, and the next. Here are some examples of Healthier Tennessee in action: Team Tipton Walk Across Tennessee Rallying residents to team up and reach a big goal — log 500 walked miles in 8 weeks —may be easy at the start. But how do […]

A Healthier Tennessee in Action: Healthier Tennessee helps get people active, tobacco-free and eating healthy

One person can accomplish a lot. One person supported by friends, family, co-workers and neighbors can achieve goals that seemed impossible. That’s the philosophy of Healthier Tennessee, a nonprofit program supporting efforts across the state that get people active, tobacco-free and eating healthy. Encouraging workplaces, schools, places of worship and communities to join the cause creates healthy options at every turn. Each small step toward improving health is a win that leads to the next step, and the next. Here are some examples of Healthier Tennessee in action: Team Tipton Walk Across Tennessee Rallying residents to team up and reach a big goal — log 500 walked miles in 8 weeks —may be easy at the start. But how do […]
A Step Ahead of Yesterday

Lie to yourself. It’s not the first thing you expect to hear from your doctor, but for Dr. Parker Panovec, it works.

A Step Ahead of Yesterday: Small changes result in steady progress on the path to wellness

Lie to yourself. It’s not the first thing you expect to hear from your doctor, but for Dr. Parker Panovec, it works.
Big Help

National nonprofit organizations reach millions of people, and local chapters often play a key role in supporting their work and helping their communities.

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.
Breaking the Cycle

Cereal and fruit — both are low-fat, heart-healthy foods. But for people who are diabetic, even one serving can cause blood sugar to skyrocket, derailing a healthy diet and leading to feelings of frustration and hopelessness. “For people with diabetes, there really is no good cereal; if you find one that’s low carb, it’s usually a half-cup serving size, and nobody eats that little,” says Sheila Cash, a patient at Healing Hands Health Center in Bristol. She recently began diabetes classes through their Journey for Health program. “People also think eating fruit or drinking juice is healthy, but they forget that fruit is a carbohydrate, and it has too much natural sugar for some of us. Learning things like that […]

Breaking the Cycle: Honest conversations and practical tips allow Journey for Health to change lives

Cereal and fruit — both are low-fat, heart-healthy foods. But for people who are diabetic, even one serving can cause blood sugar to skyrocket, derailing a healthy diet and leading to feelings of frustration and hopelessness. “For people with diabetes, there really is no good cereal; if you find one that’s low carb, it’s usually a half-cup serving size, and nobody eats that little,” says Sheila Cash, a patient at Healing Hands Health Center in Bristol. She recently began diabetes classes through their Journey for Health program. “People also think eating fruit or drinking juice is healthy, but they forget that fruit is a carbohydrate, and it has too much natural sugar for some of us. Learning things like that […]
Changing Course

In 2016 the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy launched CGLA GetFit, a health and wellness program for students, faculty and family. How it’s working and how students are responding.

Changing Course: Q&A with Kala Nunley, Wellness Coach for Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy GetFit program

In 2016 the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy launched CGLA GetFit, a health and wellness program for students, faculty and family. How it’s working and how students are responding.
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 […]

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 […]