Emily Bregel

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Erlanger institutes hiring freeze, predicts cuts

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009

Reeling from rising uncompensated care losses and fewer admissions, Erlanger hospital officials have instituted a hiring freeze and are forecasting job cuts, officials said Wednesday.

Tennessee: TennCare transitions to full risk health care

Monday, Jan. 5, 2009

The TennCare Bureau has completed the transition to a new managed care setup intended to provide more “holistic” and cost-effective care to enrollees.

Chattanooga: Health forum hears from local residents

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008

For at least one night, Chattanooga area residents both prominent and little known had voices Tuesday in the national health care debate.

Tennessee: City focuses on test for the “silent killer”

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008

Radon, known as the silent killer, is odorless, colorless and tasteless, but the radioactive gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, experts say.

Hamilton County: Workshop focus is teaching on the spectrum

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008

Early intervention and an understanding teacher can make a world of difference in the life of a child with autism, experts say.

Chattanooga: New program won’t replace Meals on Wheels

Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008

The planned revival of a portable meals program for elderly residents does not mean that the long-standing Meals on Wheels program is cutting back, organizers said this week.

Chattanooga: Vaccines need shot in the arm

Monday, Dec. 22, 2008

The nation’s robust immunization programs over the years largely wiped out diseases such as polio, diphtheria and measles.

Ringgold: Vaccine reimbursements need shot in arm

Monday, Dec. 22, 2008

As a pediatrician in Ringgold, Ga., Dr. Thomas Ho sees vaccinating children as a valuable service to the community.

Tennessee, Georgia low in nursing home rankings

Friday, Dec. 19, 2008

Tennessee and Georgia ranked among the four worst states for nursing home care in what federal officials say is an unprecedented release of quality information on nursing facilities.

Chattanooga: No pain, no gain

Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008

With sweat pouring off him, Sgt. Larry Guthrie stepped quickly on an elliptical trainer Thursday afternoon in the city’s Health and Wellness fitness center.