Applications for OB-GYN residencies at UT have decreased 35%
Applicants at the University of Tennessee’s obstetrics and gynecology residency programs across the state have fallen 35% in the past two years.
Publisher: Chattanooga Times Free Press
Seasonal affective disorder can occur in summer, Chattanooga doctor says
You’re absolutely right — while seasonal affective disorder is commonly associated with the winter months, there is a lesser-known variant that occurs during the summer. Often referred to as “reverse SAD” or “summer SAD,” this condition can indeed be influenced by the heat and long days, exacerbating mental health issues for some individuals. Classic seasonal… Read More
Chattanooga doctor offers tips for managing health anxiety
It’s common to experience occasional aches and pains and worry about their implications. In today’s digital age, many people turn to the internet to understand their symptoms, often leading to increased anxiety. This tendency is often called “cyberchondria.” For most, these fears are temporary and subside as the symptoms resolve. However, if the anxiety persists… Read More
Erlanger names Campbell chief of quality, patient safety and more Chattanooga-area career moves
Prior to joining Erlanger, Campbell was director of clinical improvement and analytics at the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia, and director of clinical policy and analytics at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. Campbell is also an associate professor at the University of Tennessee’s College of Medicine in Chattanooga and an adjunct professor… Read More
Tennessee health science chancellor says pandemic has created resilience in health care
Dr. Peter Buckley took over as the 11th chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in February and recently made his first trip to Chattanooga to meet with area partners.
Tennessee women’s groups work to improve Black maternal health outcomes
By 2019, Rep. London Lamar had seen a cousin die as a result of complications during childbirth. She had advocated for better support for women during pregnancy. And she had suffered her own devastating late-term pregnancy loss. Lamar, a Memphis Democrat who is Black, cited those experiences in introducing a resolution recognizing the role of… Read More
Teen depression guidelines equip primary care providers
Dr. Valerie Arnold, chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, said she’s excited the guidelines encourage providers to address an important problem that too often goes unidentified.
New Interactive Map Shows Area Neighborhoods Words Binge Drinkers, Obesity, Health Disparities
Who gets more sleep, folks who live in Alton Park or the North Shore? Who’s the worst when it comes to seeing a dentist, and what are the consequences? And what Chattanooga neighborhood is the home of the city’s worst binge drinkers? A new interactive map from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More