CRMC Physician: Oxygen & Time Best COVID Treatment
Though the recommendations change frequently, a Cookeville Regional hospitalist said it appears oxygen and time are the best treatments for COVID-19. “We’ve got the ability to do quite a few different treatment plants, and the thing of it is, is that the the recommendations change pretty frequently because this is a virus,” Dr. Rebecca Sprouse […]
UCHRA Program To Help Panhandlers Could Benefit Cookeville
The City of Cookeville wants to team with UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions program to discuss resolving panhandling issues. SAS Resource Manager Luke Eldridge said since July, the program has over thirty clients across the Upper Cumberland. Some of these clients are panhandlers. “Being with this program, I’m hoping we’re going to really make a difference,” […]
Danner: Pandemic Is Nowhere Near Over
Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the numbers show the pandemic is nowhere near over, despite the desire to get back to normal. He said as of Friday, Overton ranks 52nd out of 95 counties in COVID-19 cases. “I don’t think the virus itself is going away,” Danner said. “The longer it goes on, I […]
Vol State Return Will Start Class Mainly Online
Cookeville and Livingston Vol State campuses will return to classes Monday through mostly online formats. Cookeville Director Lori Richard said the only classes requiring hands on training or labs will meet in person. Students and staff will be required to wear masks and complete screenings when entering campus. “We are committed to their (students) success,” […]
August Is National Eye Exam Month
August is national eye exam month and the right time to check your vision. Dr. Jane Wheeler of Cookeville’s Eye Center of Tennessee said adults should have their eyes examined every two years. Children and adults older than 65 should be evaluated yearly. “We want you to be able to see good,” Wheeler said. “We […]
