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Parkridge Soddy-Daisy ER Holds Ribbon Cutting

5/17/2024

Parkridge Health System hosted an open house and ribbon cutting for the new Parkridge Soddy-Daisy ER on Friday. The Parkridge Soddy-Daisy ER will provide convenient access to top-tier emergency care for the residents of north Hamilton County, said officials. Due to shipping delays, the opening will be delayed by a couple weeks. (click for more)

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Parkridge Health System hosted an open house and ribbon cutting for the new Parkridge Soddy-Daisy ER on Friday

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Tennessee To Split June Benefits Into Two Payments For SNAP Participants

5/17/2024

In response to the early May issuance payment that occurred on April 20, the Tennessee Department of Human Services announced today that June 2024 benefits will be split into two payments for customers who received their May benefits early and participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This is a one-time schedule ... (click for more)

Erlanger Family Medicine Adds Dr. Ryan Shibata

5/17/2024

Erlanger Family Medicine has added Ryan Shibata, MD to its team. Dr. Shibata received a bachelor of science degree in biology from Cal State University, Fullerton in Fullerton, Ca. He then obtained his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. In 2023, he completed his family medicine residency at ... (click for more)

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Bethlehem Center Participating In Summer Food Service Program

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The Bethlehem Center is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge. To be eligible to receive free meals at a residential or non-residential camp, children must meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program. Children who are part of households that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly foods stamps) benefits or benefits under the Food Distribution ... more

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Caught In The Middle Between BCBS And CHI Memorial

5/18/2024

Many of us are currently caught in the middle between two Chattanooga community leaders, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CHI Memorial Hospital. With little to know warning and with even less understanding, patients who depend on both organizations for their cooperation and assistance are left outside looking in with little time to react or respond. Over the past week, I have received lengthy communications from both parties “explaining” each’s position in not being able to come to an agreement. ... more

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Leader Whitfield Seeking To Repeat At Signal Mountain Invitational

5/18/2024

While Thad Whitfield’s golfing exploits have enabled him to compete on some of the best courses in the Southeast, there is no place like home. The McCallie School senior who will take his talents to MTSU in the fall first learned the game as a youth knocking around Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club. His familiarity with the course was evident on Saturday as Whitfield shot 8-under 63 to enter the final round of the Signal Mountain Men’s Invitational with a three-stroke lead in seeking ... more