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New doctors, surgeons and counselors join Tri-Cities area practices

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New medical providers are accepting patients in the Tri-Cities and nearby communities.


Opioid Deaths Suddenly Dominate a Governor’s Race. Here’s What We Know.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey Democrat, said a firm once owned by her Republican opponent, Jack Ciatarelli, spread misinformation about opioids.


THC vape pens laced with synthetic opioids are claiming lives | Opinion

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A physician’s warning about fentanyl-like nitazenes found in gas-station THC vapes.


THC vape pens laced with synthetic opioids are claiming lives | Opinion

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A physician’s warning about fentanyl-like nitazenes found in gas-station THC vapes.


THC vape pens laced with synthetic opioids are claiming lives | Opinion

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A physician’s warning about fentanyl-like nitazenes found in gas-station THC vapes.


Le Bonheur Named One of the Nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 15th Consecutive Year

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For the 15th year in a row, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital has been named one of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2025–2026 — a recognition that underscores the hospital’s ongoing commitment to delivering world-class care to children and families across the region.


Le Bonheur Children’s names chief surgeon

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Jason Frischer, MD, has been named surgeon-in-chief and chief of pediatric surgery at Le Bonheur Children’s and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, both based in Memphis.


Dr. Jason S. Frischer named Surgeon-in-Chief and Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Le Bonheur Children’s and UT Health Science Center

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Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) are proud to announce the appointment of Jason S. Frischer, MD, as Surgeon-in-Chief and Chief of Pediatric Surgery.