Stories about Business & Community

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   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.
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   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 […]
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   Preparing for Impact

   Everyone knows to call 911 in an emergency, but what do you do when you need help finding food? Or getting a job? Or, more importantly, seeking shelter when your home environment is unsafe? In Tennessee, you can dial 211 and get that help immediately. The free, confidential line is backed by United Way of Greater Chattanooga and provides financial, domestic, health or disaster-related information to those who need it. No matter what callers are struggling with, in-house specialists listen to their needs and refer them to the proper resources. “Callers might need help paying rent or a utility bill, or they might need a voucher for food or information on domestic violence shelters — it can be any number […]

   Preparing for Impact: At United Way of Greater Chattanooga, small contributions make a big difference

   Everyone knows to call 911 in an emergency, but what do you do when you need help finding food? Or getting a job? Or, more importantly, seeking shelter when your home environment is unsafe? In Tennessee, you can dial 211 and get that help immediately. The free, confidential line is backed by United Way of Greater Chattanooga and provides financial, domestic, health or disaster-related information to those who need it. No matter what callers are struggling with, in-house specialists listen to their needs and refer them to the proper resources. “Callers might need help paying rent or a utility bill, or they might need a voucher for food or information on domestic violence shelters — it can be any number […]

Stories about Children / Youth

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   The Front of the Line

   In Chattanooga, STEP-UP gives low-income high school students work-readiness training and paid internships. Here’s how one intern describes his time at the aquarium in Chattanooga.

   The Front of the Line: STEP-UP intern Chegrys Palacios talks about what his time at Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium means to him

   In Chattanooga, STEP-UP gives low-income high school students work-readiness training and paid internships. Here’s how one intern describes his time at the aquarium in Chattanooga.
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   The Family We Choose

   As adults, we forget the little things that make kids easy targets, such as being picked up last from school. Isiah Porter remembers, and tells us how Coalition for Kids gave him a place to belong.

   The Family We Choose: Coalition for Kids offers Johnson City youth activity, encouragement and connection

   As adults, we forget the little things that make kids easy targets, such as being picked up last from school. Isiah Porter remembers, and tells us how Coalition for Kids gave him a place to belong.
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   Kids & Screen Time Quiz

   How much do you know about kids and screen time? Take our quiz to find out.

   Kids & Screen Time Quiz: Test your knowledge about how much time Tennessee kids spend with screens

   How much do you know about kids and screen time? Take our quiz to find out.