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Hamilton’s Sandy McKenzie Promoted To President, CEO Of Hamilton Medical Center

4/28/2024

Hamilton Health Care System’s Sandy McKenzie has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of Hamilton Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Hamilton Health Care System. In addition to her new role, Ms. McKenzie will continue to have operational oversight of HHCS affiliates. Ms. McKenzie has been a key leader at Hamilton for nearly 18 years in various roles, including chief operating officer (COO), executive vice president, and most recently, president of operations for HHCS. “Sandy is a devoted leader, providing keen guidance and direction as the hospital treats more individuals each year, achieves industry-leading quality metrics and provides top-notch ... (click for more)

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Governor Bill Lee signed HB2089/SB2098, the Tennessee Disability and Aging Act of 2024, into law which relocates the Tennessee Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Advisory Council from under the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability to the Tennessee Department of Health

Anand Kenia Joins Hamilton Cardiovascular Institute

4/28/2024

Anand Kenia, MD, an experienced cardiac specialist, researcher and electrophysiologist, has joined Hamilton Cardiovascular Institute as chief of cardiac electrophysiology. Electrophysiology is the cardiac subspecialty dealing with diagnosing and treating problems with the heart’s electrical system. “The most rewarding part of being ... (click for more)

Woman Who Suffers With Epilepsy To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro To Raise Awareness Of The Disease

4/26/2024

Christy Howard, a Chattanooga woman who suffers with epilepsy, will begin her trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in July to raise awareness surrounding the disease and those who suffer from its effects. Epilepsy, according to the Epilepsy Foundation, is “a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures.” Ms. Howard and her team of 12 will ... (click for more)

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Alisha Landes Named New Executive Director At Morning Pointe At Happy Valley

4/25/2024

Morning Pointe at Happy Valley has named Alisha Landes as its executive director. In this role, Ms. Landes oversees daily operations at the assisted living and memory care ... more

Hamilton County Health Department Releases 2023 Drug Overdose Surveillance Report

4/25/2024

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital Names New Chief Operating Officer

4/25/2024

Limited Spaces Left For Morning Pointe Foundation’s 9th Annual Mastering Memory Care Golf Tournament

4/25/2024

Siskin Children’s Institute Hires Allen Bible As Chief Operations Officer

4/25/2024

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Dumping Fees Are Out Of Control

4/28/2024

I said dumping fees are out of control, but in fact they are being controlled by Capital Waste Services. Capital Waste owns and, or operates, all the landfills and transfer stations in a 50-mile radius of Chattanooga. They have implemented a two-ton minimum charge at $55 per ton at the transfer station in Soddy Daisy. I am a handy man who builds decks and does light remodeling. Every time I go to empty my trailer it costs me $110 no matter what or how much is in it. I have called ... more

When Is Enough To Make A Change? - And Response (2)

4/27/2024

Profiles Of Valor: David Robert Ray

4/27/2024

Feeling Exposed

4/27/2024

Leaded Or Unleaded Chicken Tenders

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Home Run Barrage Give Wreckers 4-1 Win

4/28/2024

The Chattanooga Wreckers hit three solo home runs in the second inning in their 4-1 win over the Birmingham Barons in front of 5,307 fans. The win snaps a four-game losing streak for Chattanooga and ends the Barons' eight-game winning streak. Tonight, Chattanooga struck first, scoring on an Alec McGarry two-run double in the opening frame. Birmingham tied the game up in the second, but the Wreckers surged ahead in the bottom of the inning. With one out, Allan Cerda started the home ... more