Gas Station Drug Kratom Ban Will Protect More Tennesseans
Tennessee’s recent ban to outlaw the drug kratom will protect residents according to an Upper Cumberland substance abuse expert. Next Step for Life Director Jennifer Willis said kratom is a mind-altering narcotic that feeds off the same brain receptors as opiates to produce a similar high. Willis said the drug is often sold in gas […]
UC Doctor Warns Of Parasite Concern In Unwashed Produce
As cases of parasite-caused diarrhea have now been reported in Tennessee, one local doctor warns residents to thoroughly wash all produce to prevent the spread of Cyclosporiasis. Livingston Regional’s Dr. Baron Herford said the parasite is typically transmitted through the ingestion of food or water contaminated with fecal matter. Herford said while there is no […]
DeKalb Clinic Offers Extended Hours For School Immunizations
The DeKalb County Health Department hosting an immunization clinic Friday with extended hours for students and working families. DeKalb Health Department Director Michael Railing said the department is one of the largest providers of childhood immunizations. He said the goal is to ensure students do not face enrollment setbacks or interruptions once school starts. “We […]
Doctors Warn of Tick-Borne Illnesses In Warmer Months
Medical experts are advising Tennessee residents to take specific precautions against tick-borne illnesses as outdoor activity increases during the spring and summer months. Dr. Samantha McLerran is the Cookeville Regional Emergency Department Medical Director. McLerran said most tick bites do not result in illness. McLerran said the risk of complications from these infections is higher […]
