UC Uptick In Illnesses Caused By Upper Respiratory Diseases
A state health expert says the Upper Cumberland region has seen an uptick in illnesses over the past few weeks due to upper respiratory illnesses. Tennessee Department of Health Epidemiologist Dr. Mary Margaret-Fill said it is not surprising to see a surge in illnesses at this time of year. “We do know from the types […]
Health Expert: UC Winter Bringing A Rise In COVID Cases
A local health expert said COVID cases in the Upper Cumberland are expected to rise as we get deeper into the winter season. Cookeville Regional Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said do not expect a severe rise in COVID cases. Etter said the outlook will be similar to last winter. Etter said CRMC is already […]
Overton Health Department, Schools Partner For Flu Shots
The Overton County Health Department and Overton County School System will partner to protect kids and adults against wintertime flu. Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said the clinics are held at the schools every year. Reeder said the clinics are a great opportunity for the Health Department to get out and about and give […]
Best Flu Vaccination Time Is Now, Be Prepared In Advance
With the start of fall comes the start of flu season and a local pharmacist said now is the time to start thinking about vaccines. Joanthan Allmon said people usually take two weeks to build immunity after getting the shot. Allmon said people should plan ahead and get the shot at their earliest convenience. Allmon […]
CRMC ER Wait Times Trending Up Alongside COVID, Flu, RSV Numbers
Wait times at Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Room have trended longer with the extra volume due to flu, COVID, and RSV. White County EMS discussed the growing wait times for arriving ambulances at a County Steering Committee meeting this week. Cookeville Regional Emergency Department Director Samantha McLerran said wait times are constantly fluctuating, making […]
CRMC’s Etter: New COVID Variants Prevalent, Expect Similar Symptoms
New COVID-19 variants are showing up nationwide and across the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Regional Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said the symptoms affiliated with these variants are similar to what we’ve seen before. “Just like flu changes each season a little bit, Covid is doing the same thing,” Etter said. “Fortunately, we’re not seeing severe […]
CRMC Sets Visitation Restrictions Amid COVID-19, Flu Spike
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has implemented visitation restrictions due to surging flu and COVID-19 numbers. Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said COVID-19 hospitalizations have spiked some 60 percent in the last two weeks. Etter said starting Thursday, people under 16-years-old, and anyone showing signs of illness will not be permitted to visit the hospital. “If […]
COVID On The Rise In UC, Peak Flu Season Will Hit At End Of Month
COVID cases are on the rise across the Upper Cumberland and the flu is starting its annual increase. Donald Grisham is the Upper Cumberland Regional Director for the Tennessee Department of Health. He said it is hard to tell if RSV, COVID or the flu is hitting the Upper Cumberland hardest right now. “If you’re […]
Higher Numbers Of RSV, COVID Impacting Upper Cumberland
If you feel like a lot of people are sick right now, you are right; a Cookeville Regional expert said the Upper Cumberland is dealing with elevated numbers of seasonal respiratory viruses. CRMC Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said COVID-19, flu, and RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, are the three major illnesses impacting the region. Etter […]
CRMC Seeing Lower Averages Of Flu And COVID Cases
Cookeville Regional Medical Center seeing low numbers of COVID and flu cases. CEO Paul Korth said they are still bracing for a possible increase as the winter season continues. “February is the busy time so we’re hoping for the best but preparing for more norms and increased volumes probably,” Korth said. Korth said despite concerns […]
