WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency
By Helen Branswell The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the spread of mpox in multiple
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TN elementary school closes briefly due to COVID cases
by: Alex Coleman HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — The Humboldt School District temporarily shut down an elementary school
Memphis ranks second in the nation in highest number of new HIV cases
by: Ashley Paul MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County is topping the charts, but not in a
Doctors say race, zip code could affect your life expectancy
by: April Thompson MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG investigators are looking into the illnesses affecting so many
MSCS hiring blitz aims to trim vacancies in district
By Jacob Gallant MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Tennessee’s largest school district is looking for help a
Shelby County Health Department to host ‘Fight the Bite’ environmental festival
Author: Tammy Castany The festival will be held Saturday, June 22, and aims to promote community
Maternal mortality rate higher for Black women in TN, doctors say
by: Jessica Knox MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two children have to grow up without their mother after
How to stay safe as temperatures rise in Shelby County
by: Shay Simon MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As temperatures rise across Shelby County, Memphians should take safety
New facility in Memphis aims to help children with mental health
By: Mandy Hrach MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Ever since the pandemic, rates of mental health disorders
Taking too many antibiotics could possibly cause more harm than help
By: Mandy Hrach MEMPHIS, Tenn. – When you’re sick, you may be tempted to ask