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April is National Stress Awareness Month

April 14, 2026

April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month—a time to reflect on how stress affects our daily lives and to take simple steps toward better health.

West Tennessee Healthcare to Host Two-Day Grief Education Series

April 7, 2026

JACKSON — West Tennessee Healthcare, in partnership with Butterfly’s Embrace, will host a two-day grief education series featuring nationally recognized grief counselor and best-selling author Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt.

Local RN Highlights Life-Changing Benefits of Pulmonary Rehab at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County

March 17, 2026

McKENZIE (February 24) — Many are familiar with cardiac rehabilitation, but a vital program for chronic lung disease sufferers often goes unnoticed.

Consumer Alert: Medicare Scam Warning on Free Medical Supplies

February 10, 2026

West Tennessee Healthcare is sharing an important consumer alert from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General regarding a scam targeting Medicare beneficiaries.

U.S. Recommends Fewer Child Vaccines

January 27, 2026

On January 5, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new child and adolescent immunization schedule, reducing the number of recommended vaccines from 15 to 11 and the number of diseases targeted from 18 to 11.

Baptist Carroll County Receives Top Award for Physician Experience

January 20, 2026

HUNTINGDON (January 12) — Press Ganey, the global leader in health care experience solutions and services, has recognized Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County with the 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award for physician experience.

Influenza Activity on the Rise in Tennessee

January 6, 2026

NASHVILLE (December 29) — Influenza (flu) activity is currently increasing, and it’s important to consider getting a flu shot to protect yourself and those around you.

Food Assistance (SNAP) Benefits Might Not be Available in November

October 21, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Human Services has received notification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) that, if the federal government shutdown continues, federally-funded SNAP benefits for November will be unavailable.

David Johnson’s 7 Tips to Manage Your Mental Health

October 7, 2025

Though not nearly as taboo as they were in past decades, mental health disorders remain an invisible threat to everyone — no matter their age, gender or stature.

Henry Co. Hospital Offers Alzheimer’s 101 Workshop

August 12, 2025

PARIS (August 8) — West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital, in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Tennessee, will host an Alzheimer’s 101 Workshop on Thursday,

New Pain Management Services Available at Baptist-Carroll County

August 12, 2025

HUNTINGDON — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County announces the addition of Baptist Interventional Pain Management.

TDH Offers Immunizations for School, Seasonal Illnesses

June 24, 2025

HUNTINGDON (June 12) — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is reminding families across the state that now is the time to make immunizations a priority.

Tennessee Confirms Two Additional Measles Cases

April 22, 2025

NASHVILLE (April 17) — The Tennessee Department of Health is confirming today two additional confirmed cases of measles in middle Tennessee. Both persons are currently recovering at home.

County Health Department to Offer Telehealth

February 25, 2025

HUNTINGDON (February 18) — Telehealth appointments are now available at the Carroll County Health Department and other local health departments in Tennessee. Appointments are quick and convenient. These appointments can often be same day allowing the patient to see the provider from the comfort of home.