Health officials say flu cases on the rise
JACKSON, Tenn -- Health officials say this year the flu is worst than normal. Medical Director, Dr. Peter Gardner, of Physicians Quality Care says they have been seeing an extra 75 to 100…
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Jackson General asks those with flu symptoms to not visit hospital patients
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An increase in flu cases prompted a short term change in the visitation policy at Jackson's biggest hospital. Visitors beware. Signs at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital say they will not…
CDC says to get flu shot before end of October
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is hot outside, but health care workers say flu season is here. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting a flu shot. "The CDC says once…
JMCSS school nurses complete new, life-saving emergency training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School nurses in the Jackson-Madison County School System received special training Wednesday that could save your child's life. The district said the program teaches nurses how to…
Jackson hospital uses new robot for heart surgery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new robot could help save your life. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital recently purchased a Corindus Vascular Robotics CorPath GRX System. The machine allows cardiologists to make precise movements during heart surgery and gives physicians a close-up view…
9 Legionnaires' disease cases connected to Graceland hotel
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Health officials say the number of people diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in an outbreak at the hotel at Graceland has risen to nine. The Shelby County Health Department said in late June that four people contracted…
Local young ladies grace the aisles for the Little Miss Hub City Scholarship Pageant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sixteen local ladies dressed up to compete in the Little Miss Hub City Scholarship Pageant Sunday afternoon at the Historic First Baptist Church in Downtown Jackson. "The importance…
Health execs host tour of rehab hospital opening soon in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a matter of weeks, the Spire Rehabilitation Hospital will be open to the public. "We have waited a long time for this, and so now we're opening up…
Organizations speak out against recent vote on the American Health Care Act
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two groups gathered at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in protest of congressional leaders voting to repeal and replace the American Health Care Act. Organizers say about 20 people gathered sending a…
Health experts say flu season at its peak
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Statistics show flu cases are on the rise in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health said more than half of Tennessee’s 95 counties had at least one confirmed case in recent weeks. “Right now we're actually at…
Students take monthlong 'Sodabriety' pledge to cut sugar intake
MICHIE, Tenn. -- Students at Michie Elementary School sign a pledge Monday morning to change their sugar intake. "You are going to pledge to drink one less sugary drink a day just…
Randy Travis advocates for stroke victims in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Country star Randy Travis met with Tennessee lawmakers to raise awareness for stroke victims following his near-fatal stroke in 2013. Travis was at the state Capitol on Wednesday, hours before he was to be feted…
Experts offer screenings at Lane College for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local health experts offered free screenings Tuesday at Lane College for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. "HIV is something still to be concerned about because how it was being…
West Tennessee 'Goes Red' for heart health
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The focus of Friday and the month of February is heart health, a major cause of death in men and women. Christy Futrell with the American Heart Association…
Expiration dates: What do they really mean?
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We see them every day on our food and medicine — expiration dates. But do we really know the meaning behind them? "The expiration date is the label that's…
