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TennCare offers medical coverage to roughly 1.3 million Tennessee residents. (Dmytro/Adobe Stock)

TN offers free diapers through Tenncare, CoverKids

Some Tennessee parents now have access to monthly supplies of free diapers under the state's Medicaid program. TennCare provides coverage for …

TennCare ofrece cobertura m�dica a aproximadamente 1.3 millones de residentes de Tennessee. (Dmytro/Adobe Stock)

TN ofrece pañales gratis a través de Tenncare y CoverKids

Algunos padres de Tennessee tienen ahora acceso a suministros mensuales de pañales gratuitos gracias al programa estatal de Medicaid. TennCare …

In 2017, it's estimated that more than 9,500 Tennesseans died while waiting for their Social Security Disability benefit appeals to be heard. (Courtney Keating/Getty Images)

TN Group: Process for Getting Disability Benefits "Broken "

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As National Disability Awareness Month begins this week, some Tennessee groups want lawmakers to focus less on proclamations and …

When the Tennessee General Assembly begins on Tuesday, lawmakers can expect to see demonstrators with placards, photos and prayers asking them to expand TennCare. (Tennessee Justice Center)

As Legislature Begins, Backers Rally for TennCare Expansion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee is one of 18 states that has not expanded its Medicaid program, known as TennCare, but backers of the idea are …

Texas v. U.S. is projected by legal scholars to be the most important case on the U.S. Supreme Court's docket this season. (Phil Roeder/flickr)

Changes to ACA Could Impact 1 in 3 Tennesseans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The future of the Affordable Care Act rests in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court in a case brought to the court by the …

TennCare recipients could be required to work in order to receive medical benefits, under bills in committee this week at the Tennessee Legislature. (Subconsci Productions/Flickr)

Opponents: TennCare Work Requirement Could Cost in Long Run

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The idea of requiring TennCare recipients to work in order to receive benefits might sound like a reasonable proposal on its …

A higher percentage of people living with a disability live in Tennessee's rural areas, indicating the need for more transit options, according to an analysis by ThinkTennessee. (Steve Johnson, flickr)

Analysis Reveals Insights into Tennessee's Population Makeup

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee skews older than the nation overall, and overall, the state's disability rates are higher in rural communities…

Proposed cuts to Medicaid would largely impact the elderly, people with disabilities, pregnant women and children. (Jessica Lucia/flickr)

CBO: Health Care Bill Makes Healthy Bank Accounts for Rich

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The richest Tennesseans could see a healthy increase in their bank accounts if the GOP health care bill becomes a reality…

Tennessee is one of five states that doesn't require insurers to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA), a common and proven treatment for autism spectrum disorders. (MamiGibbs/Flickr)

Tennessee Health Insurers Lag in Covering Autism Therapies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A bill that would have required Tennessee health insurers to cover approved autism therapies stalled in a legislative …

Men, women and children are impacted by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder but there are a multitude of effective treatments available. (Kiran Foster/flickr.com)

PTSD: Advancements in Treatment Offer Hope

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Almost 25 million people in the U.S. at any given time are living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, according to the …

More than a half million people in Tennessee are living with Alzheimer's or caring for someone who is. (Smantha Ing/flickr.com)

Remember: June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As many as half a million Tennesseans are living with Alzheimer's or caring for someone who is, but advocates say it's been at …

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Tennesseans are encouraged to seek professional help if they feel stress, sadness or other emotions they feel unable to cope with. (WanMohd/morguefile)

Better Frame of Mind: Experts Raise Awareness of Mental Health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - May is Mental Health Awareness Month and experts are reminding Tennesseans about the importance of checking in on the …

Tennessee's high rate of obesity is partially attributed to its traditional Southern fried and rich foods. (gracey/morguefile.com)

Tennessee Cities Top List: "Fattest Cities in America"

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - About one in three Tennesseans is classified as obese and a report released by survey company WalletHub names four Tennessee …

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicates slightly fewer Americans are in need of food assistance, and the agency attributes the shift to an improving economy. (melodi/morguefile.com)

Report: Improved Economy Means Fewer in Need of Food Assistance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - More than 19 percent of Tennesseans receive government food assistance, but a report released by the United States Department of …

The first case of Zika virus is confirmed in Tennessee by the State Department of Health. (dodgertonskillhause/morguefile.com)

First Case of Zika Virus Confirmed in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The first case of Zika virus has been reported in Tennessee the state Department of Health announced late Tuesday. The individual …

A majority of Tennesseans are caregivers or have cared for an adult at some point in their life, according to a new AARP Tennessee survey of registered voters in the state. (Ladyheart/morguefile.com)

Holidays Place Extra Demand on TN Caregivers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Chances are most of us feel like we're burning the candle at both ends this month, but the demands of the holidays are exaggerated …

Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure taking place in the coming weeks in Nashville, Knoxville and Memphis raise money to support women locally and for global breast cancer research. Credit: DodgertonSkillhause

Breast Cancer Fundraising: Efforts to Keep Money Local

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are events planned across the state to raise awareness and funding for …

While a cane can help stabilize older Tennesseans and reduce the risk of falling, balance exercises and clearing a home of unnecessary clutter also can help. Credit: pippalou/morguefile.com

September Fall Prevention Awareness Month

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - One of the biggest risks to Tennessee seniors can be tripping hazards found in their own homes. An estimated one in three people …

PHOTO: Some children in Tennessee are getting some much needed summer fun this week at a camp that caters to those who have juvenile arthritis. Photo courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation.

TN Retreat for Arthritic Children: Camp AcheAway

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – They deal with health issues that most of their peers don't understand, but this week children in Tennessee with juvenile …

PHOTO: The ADA Legacy Tour travels to 48 states over the next year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Photo courtesy of ADA Legacy Tour.

ADA Anniversary: Wheels of Change Roll through Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits …

FOTO: La mayor�a de los estadounidenses apoyan las pol�ticas que ayuden a apoyar a los cuidadores como Chris Courington, de Herdersonsville, seg�n revela una encuesta reciente de la AARP. Cr�dito de la foto: C. Courington.

Encuesta: Cuidar de los Cuidadores es prioritario para los estadounidenses

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Una mayoría de americanos quieren que los legisladores inicien políticas que ayuden a apoyar a los 42 millones de …

Photo: Tennessee Speaker of the House Beth Harwell and other lawmakers will meet with advocates at Disability Day on the Hill taking place today. Photo courtesy: Tennessee Disability Coalition

TN Disability Day: Advocates Have Their Day on the Hill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - At least 300 people living with a disability and their advocates will converge at the state Capitol today for Disability Day…

PHOTO: The consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is one of the leading preventable causes of birth defects and childhood disabilities. Photo credit: Meagan/Flickr.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Tennessee's Totally Preventable Problem

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It is completely preventable, but there will be some 40-thousand babies born in the U.S. this year, including hundreds in …

PHOTO: When the ABLE Act becomes law, people with disabilities will be able to save up to $100,000 to use for qualified expenses without losing their eligibility for government benefits. Photo credit: Rebecca Wilson/Flickr.

ABLE Act: New Savings Options for Tennesseans with Disabilities

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill aimed at promoting financial stability for individuals with disabilities now awaits the president's signature after …

IMAGE: With Tennessee's population of individuals with disabilities at 1 million and rising, churches in the state are ramping up efforts to ensure they're being inclusive to those people and their families. Image credit: Waiting for the Word/Flickr.

TN Faith Community Opens Doors to Those with Disabilities

LEXINGTON, Tenn. – At a time when family and friends often gather at places of worship to celebrate the holidays, Tennessee's faith community …

PHOTO: The preterm birth rate in Tennessee rose slightly in 2013, ending six straight years of declines in the number of babies being born too soon. Photo credit: Heather/Flickr.

Slight Setback in Tennessee as Premature Births Rise

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After dropping for six years in a row, the latest figures show the preterm birth rate in Tennessee inched back up in 2013…

PHOTO: Across Tennessee, women are being reminded of the importance of early detection to improve breast cancer survival. Photo credit: williami5/Flickr.<br />

Beating Breast Cancer in TN: Early Detection Can Save Lives

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - While October's observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month soon will come to a close, women across Tennessee are being reminded …

PHOTO: With unemployment a way of life for a majority of the one million individuals with disabilities in the state, Tennessee is taking a national lead in efforts to improve their job prospects. Photo credit: Allen/Flickr.

Tennessee Tries to Turn the Tide on Disability Unemployment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and with a growing need for skilled workers in the state and across the …

FOTO: La oficina del Gobernador de Tennessee, Bill Haslam, reporta que se est�n acomodando las piezas para una revisi�n exhaustiva de los servicios de envejecimiento en el gobierno estatal. Cr�dito de la foto: Carlton Browne/Flickr.

La oficina del Gobernador Haslam se prepara para revisar los servicios de envejecimiento

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – La oficina del Gobernador Bill Haslam informó que se prepara para una revisión integral de los servicios de …

PHOTO: Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam's office reports the pieces are now being put in place for a comprehensive review of aging services in state government. Photo credit: Carlton Browne/Flickr.

Gov. Haslam's Office Preps for Review of Aging Services

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - One thing nearly all Tennesseans can agree on is they want good health and independence as they age, and efforts are underway in …

PHOTO: Basketball is part of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the largest such event in the world. This year's games are under way in Philadelphia. Photo credit: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs

TN Veterans: From the Battle Field to the Sports Field

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - They showed courage and heart while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, and now that same grit and determination is on display at …

PHOTO: President George H.W. Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act into law on July 26, 1990. Photo credit: Wikimedia / Public Domain.

Tennessee Celebrates Anniversary of the ADA

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Saturday marks the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the progress made since its passage is being …

PHOTO: A new report urges changes to make intersections and roads safer for all users. Photo credit: Carl Wycoff/Flickr

Memphis, Nashville Among Nation's Deadliest for Pedestrians

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Two Tennessee cities are near the top of the latest rankings of the deadliest large cities in the nation for pedestrians…

PHOTO: Another key step toward midterm elections arrives Tuesday, as primary elections are held in 58 of Tennessee's 95 counties. Photo credit: Joel Kramer/Flickr

County Primaries Approach with Impediments to Voting for Some

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Primary elections are set for tomorrow in many counties across Tennessee, and individuals with disabilities are among those being …

PHOTO: There are 1 million individuals with disabilities in Tennessee, and one of their biggest struggles is finding housing that is both affordable and accessible. Photo credit: David Antis

Opening the Door to Affordable, Accessible TN Housing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Finding affordable housing is a struggle for many across Tennessee, but for people with disabilities the barriers are even higher…

PHOTO: Research has detailed evidence of the cumulative effects of concussions on amateur athletes. Photo credit: University of the Fraser Valley.

Youth Sports Concussions: Tennessee Tries to Soften the Blow

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As students across the state gear up for the coming spring sports season, a new law aims to reduce youth sports concussions …

Limpieza de Primavera en todo el estado: elimine el tiradero.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – No es asunto de organización solamente, sino también de seguridad; ante la cercanía de la primavera, mucha …

PHOTO: Matthew Drumright is asking people across Tennessee and the nation to take time today to stop and think about how their words may affect others. Photo credit: Matthew Drumright

Tennesseans "Spread the Word to End the Word"

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today is "Spread the Word to End the Word" day, an effort in Tennessee and nationwide to get people to stop using the word …

PHOTO: Dylan Brown with the Center for Independent Living in Middle Tennessee wants a new Senate vote on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Photo courtesy Tennessee Disability Coalition.

Politics of Power have Disability Treaty Stalled in Senate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - An international human rights treaty that's been bottled up for more than a year has hundreds of organizations for veterans and …

PHOTO: A program of the Tennessee Disability Coalition is helping more folks in the state land jobs without losing the security of some of their benefits such as health care, which many of those coping with disabilities rely on. CREDIT: Photologue NP

Success Stories Growing as More in TN with Disabilities Find Work

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As the holidays approach, it can be a difficult time financially for many looking for work - especially those with disabilities…

FOTO: Peter Rosenberger y Jeff Foxworthy. Cortes�a de AARP TN.

Jeff Foxworthy se une al esfuerzo de TN para destacar el papel de los Proveedores de Cuidados

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Casi un millón setecientas mil personas del estado prestan servicios de atención y cuidado a sus amigos o …

PHOTO: Peter Rosenberger and Jeff Foxworthy. Courtesy AARP TN.

Jeff Foxworthy Joins TN Effort to Highlight Role of Caregivers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - One of the nation's top comedians has teamed up with AARP of Tennessee to help highlight the growing number of people who are …

PHOTO: Tennessee's 525,000 military veterans are being honored on this Veterans Day, but making sure they have the support they need happens every week of the year. Photo credit: Kathleen Tyler Conklin

Supporting Tennessee Veterans, Every Day of the Year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Many veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq are finding the move back into civilian life can present barriers, but there is …

PHOTO: A stimulus program that provided more funding for food stamps has now ended. Courtesy HSM

November Arrives in Tennessee, Along with Cuts to SNAP

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The month of November has arrived in Tennessee, and along with it, an automatic reduction in funding for many families in the …

PHOTO: A new app from the American Heart Association aims to educate the public on the symptoms of stoke. COURTESY: AHA

FAST Action Vital for Tennesseans Suffering Stroke

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today is World Stroke Day, and in Tennessee stroke is one of the state's leading killers. Patty Clements, communications …

PHOTO: More than five-billion pounds of pesticides are applied to land across the U-S each year and today (Monday) and tomorrow, farmworkers from across the country are in Washington D.C. demanding greater protections. CREDIT: Andy Powell

Farm Workers in DC Demanding Protections from Pesticides

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Farm workers from across the nation are meeting with members of Congress today and Tuesday, asking for stronger protections from …

PHOTO: Drivers are being reminded of the dangers of distractions behind the wheel as the long holiday weekend continues. Texting is a major distraction, but officials say hands-free phones also take your attention away and can be just as dangerous. CREDIT: Robert Provost

Road Safety Urged as Long Holiday Weekend Continues

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As the long holiday weekend continues, a reminder for drivers in Tennessee – keep your hands on the wheel and your …

PHOTO: This is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. They are skills that are easy to learn and can save lives, but currently only about 1 in 3 people who have a sudden cardiac arrest receive CPR from a bystander. CREDIT: NASA

Tennesseans Urged to Take Life Saving Measures into Own Hands

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - When it comes to cases of sudden cardiac arrest, bystander CPR can double or even triple survival rates, but in the majority of …

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