Health stories in Memphis

Emma Mustion, 15, was one of nine teens who were reported missing from a facility in the Medical District.

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. The Mississippi Public Health Laboratory is temporarily outsourcing some services to neighboring states after building repairs forced the facility to pause roughly a third of the tests it performs, including those for

A 23-year-old couple in Memphis is struggling with homelessness after being forced to live in a mold-infested house. The partner's health is deteriorating, and they seek temporary housing while awaiting legal action against their landlord.

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share their ideas about our state’s past, present and future. Opinions expressed in guest essays are the author’s own and do not necessarily repre

Two Memphis lawmakers are advocating for a bill that would ensure access to blood lead level tests for children and pregnant women in the city. This initiative aims to address health concerns related to lead exposure in vulnerable populations.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is investigating a cyberattack from February that disrupted services and raised questions about patient data security. The FBI and cybersecurity experts are involved in the forensic analysis to determine the extent of the breach.

Im genuinely unsure. Does 2500$ seem reasonable for wisdom tooth removal and a bone graft? And that's with insurance. Are there cheaper options out there? Are there dental students needing experience?

[Link: https://i.redd.it/9bnl45533twg1.jpeg] I noticed today that the sign is taken down. Maybe something will finally open in the space. This is the Mexican restaurant, behind where Houston’s used to be, that hasn’t been open since before Covid but that was extensively remodeled.

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. “Mississippi’s C-section Problem,” a series reported by Mississippi Today’s Sophia Paffenroth and The Fuller Project’s Erica Hensley, won first place in the public health category of the

Looking for recommendations for a doctor that is especially good with patients who have anxiety. Specifically health anxiety and fear of going to the doctor. I struggle to make the appointment and have strong anxiety when in my appointments. Any recommendations?

Hi all! I am a early-30s woman tackling fast evolving complications from my endocrine issues (IR, thyroid problems, etc.) and the hormonal part of my PCOS. I have not been able to seek consistent care with the same endocrinologist over the years because of insurance changes. I’ve tried supplementi

A new study on abortion access for active-duty military members has been hindered by a culture of silence and legal barriers, with only three participants found for research. This reflects the growing difficulties in understanding the experiences of service members in states with strict abortion laws.

A new bill in Tennessee could change how residents access their prescriptions by banning pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies. Critics warn this could lead to closures and reduced access to medications for many families.

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the military will not require troops to get the annual flu vaccine — a requirement he described as “denying them simple medical autonomy.” In a video poste

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. State lawmakers face a daunting task to blunt the effects of looming federal cuts that threaten to erode health care affordability and access in the years ahead, especially after they failed to address some of the mos

Tennessee health leaders met in Memphis to talk about how to address rural health care needs.

Kaitlyn Joshua, co-founder of Abortion in America and a resident of Baton Rouge, La., said she feared many patients would go without care after Planned Parenthood closed its only Louisiana health centers in response to a new federal rule included in the broad tax and spending measure President Donal

(Getty Images)A year after Arkansas lawmakers rejected a bill that would have required minimum reimbursement rates for hospitals, three very different regions of the state have seen their local hospitals reduce services. Government-run insurance programs, like Medicare and Medicaid, and private insu

We’re about to get into it with our car insurance agency and am hoping you fine Memphis folks could give us a recommendation for a good lawyer who could help us who is reasonably priced. Thanks!

Hello y’all. I plan on moving to Tennessee within 3 years or so. Is there any behavioral clinics that can offer medication (I’m already on meds, just need to find a clinic to get them refilled)? I currently go to a free behavioral clinic where I’m at now, and wanted to get some things straight bef

Curious whether anyone has had this done at MOGA and what your experience was? Who was the doc? Hell, if you’ve had it done elsewhere in Memphis I’d be curious to know about that too! The doctor recommended it and since looking into it and seeing it can significantly reduce the risk of ovarian and

So, end of last year / early this year, my mom was *not in a good place* ... had crazy low albumin, low BMI, lots of health issues, etc... and I was frequently supplementing soups and such with protein/calorie boosters. She is doing better now and doesn't really need all these additives anymore.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A beloved Memphis doctor who spent decades caring for Mid-South children is being remembered for her lasting impact. Dr. Ethelyn Williams-Neal has died at the age of 87. She spent nearly 60 years as a pediatrician, opening her private practice in 1977 and treating generations of fam

The Africa in April Cultural festival returns to Memphis  April 17 -19 at Robert R. Church Park at the corner of Fourth and Beale. The festival will begin each day at 8 a.m. and run until evening. Each day has a theme: Friday being Children and Seniors’ day, Saturday is Health & Wellness an

A society that neglects its elders and its youngest children, a community that abandons the elderly or allows children to go hungry and unprotected, lessens the sacred potential of every community.

The ambulance was reportedly stolen while the Memphis Fire Department crews were treating a patient.

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Hi guys I have came to Reddit as a last minute resort I am in search of affordable psychiatrists that could help me with a proper diagnosis and getting back on track with my life. I have let my mental health affect me so much that it’s now pouring into my social relationships like work, friendship

Yeah the announcement is the 22nd but I’m not patient. What do we know? Insights? Let it all out