The impact of new behavioral health facilities could be blunted by workforce shortages among local providers.
Vaccine Whiplash
Court orders out of Louisiana and Kentucky cause local institutions to reverse their COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Hospitals Stretched Thin
Administrators paint a grim picture of the impact of the current COVID-19 surge on medical care throughout the region.
Healthcare Comeback
The city and county are in talks to develop an acute care and behavioral health facility at the former St. Mary’s Hospital site.
More Mitigating Measures
As Tennessee healthcare professionals prepare for a tsunami of COVID-19 patients, they ask Lee for greater public restrictions.
Emergency Responses
Area hospitals are adding ER capacity that will make up for the loss of rooms from the Physicians Regional closure.
Ready to Tackle a Tower
LMU plans to start preliminary work on renovating Magdalen Clarke Tower immediately after the holidays.
Done Deal (Almost)
City Council approved the purchase of the former St. Mary’s Hospital, though closing won’t happen for months.
State of the City in 2019
Mayor Madeline Rogero will unveil her final budget proposal today and likely will announce a solidified agreement on a new safety services complex.
Trading Places?
The Clayton Family Foundation is keeping its options open for the location of a new interactive science museum in Knoxville.