Federal Drug-Free Communities Grant Awarded to Daughters of Zion to Advance Youth Substance-Use Prevention Across Memphis
September 28, 2026 By Shelby County Observer Community Affairs Department MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Daughters of
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Le Bonheur named among ‘Best Children’s Hospitals’ for 16th year
by: Sarai Bennett MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Le Bonheur Children’s Research Hospital was named 2026-2027 ‘Best Children’s
A Guide Through a Difficult Journey: Golden Years Connects Seniors With New Dementia Resource
By Shelby County Observer — Community Affairs Department on August 31, 2026 MEMPHIS, Tenn. —
‘Superbug’ fungus has spread to half the US. Should you be concerned?
By Dorothy Sedovic (Gray News) – A drug-resistant “superbug” fungus is spreading in the U.S. as
4 new Cyclosporiasis cases reported in Shelby County
by: Sarai Bennett MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are now four new cases of the Cyclosporiasis parasite
Most U.S. doctors are quietly using this AI tool. Few patients know about it.
By: Jared Perlo Your doctor is probably using AI, even if they haven’t told you
Economic, cultural barriers lead to disparities in type 2 diabetes rate
By Kristin Crowley and Jason Crow (Aging Untold) — Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing diseases in the
Tennessee has the highest rate of opioid use disorder in the nation
By: Adam Tamburin Tennessee had the highest rate of opioid use disorder diagnoses last year, according to
Hand, foot and mouth disease confirmed in 30+ schools, daycares in Shelby Co.
By Lydian Coombs MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Shelby County Health Department says that the outbreak
Fall allergy season hitting the Mid-South harder and earlier than usual
By: Mandy Hrach MEMPHIS, Tenn. – If you’ve been sniffling, sneezing, or waking up feeling