Hamilton County adding Spanish webpage to increase vaccine messaging in Latinx community
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — (NOTA DEL EDITOR: El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Hamilton tienen recursos en español sobre COVID-19. Ver más…
Read MoreAnswering Some Common Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccines
For the last year, our country and local community have faced the challenges of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions…
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Cempa Community Care earns Governor’s Award of Excellence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – A local organization has been awarded the Governor Bill Lee award of excellence this week. Cempa…
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Remembering our friend, mentor, and colleague, Chris Ramsey
It is with a heavy heart that I am reaching out to share some insight into the life and accomplishments…
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Chattanooga health center sees major percentage jump in employees eligible for vaccination
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — As Hamilton County’s Health Department continues to add to their COVID-19 vaccination rollout at the Tennessee Riverpark, including adding two…
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Latino distrust in the COVID-19 vaccine stems from language barrier
COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed for the first phase of Tennessee’s roll-out plan, but there is distrust mounting in minority communities…
Read MoreCempa Community Care increasing access to COVID-19 testing
Officials with Cempa Community Care are expanding COVID-19 testing to meet the needs of people in vulnerable communities. Loni Howard…
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Cempa Community Care CEO featured in America’s AIDS Magazine
Cempa CEO Shannon Stephenson says, “the first step to making a difference is getting involved. I understand that we are…
Read MoreGet Tested + Know the Facts: April Is STI Awareness Month
Sexually transmitted diseases are surging across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In…
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Keeping kids fit and active: Local fitness trainer leads virtual ‘jam sessions’ aimed at kids
Some students might end up spending hours in front of the computer, doing school work or playing games, but physical…
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