Local Obstetrician Encouraged By Recent State Data On Birth Weights
New state data shows that several Upper Cumberland counties are decreasing the percentage of children born at a low birth weight. Clay County was previously ranked 60th, and has climbed to 35th statewide. Fentress County is currently ranked fifth, the highest of the Upper Cumberland counties. Diana Health Obstetrician Dr. Paige Gernt said the average […]
Free In-Home Visits For New And Expecting Parents Expanding in UC
The Stephens Center has expanded its Healthy Families Program into five new Upper Cumberland counties. Healthy Families Program Manager Lisa McAfee said home visits are now available for new parents in Pickett, Clay, Overton, Jackson and Smith Counties. McAfee said new and expecting parents can get information, assessments and almost any need served right in […]
