Health Policy

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April 30, 2026

Parents trust health care providers on safety and injury prevention, but few discuss firearms

Tennessee parents have consistently ranked community violence near the top of their list of concerns since questions related to violence and firearms were added to the annual Child Health Poll

April 29, 2026

Physician, author Ezekiel Emanuel shares six rules for a long, healthy life

Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, is widely known for his work at the intersection of medicine, ethics and public policy.

April 22, 2026

Child Health Poll: Vast majority of Tennessee parents say their kids get regular immunizations, support school-based immunization requirements

Roughly 8 in 10 parents surveyed across the state said they are concerned about communicable diseases like measles if others are not immunized and agreed that immunizations are important to protect their children from serious infections.

March 11, 2026

Poll: Tennessee parents are worried about the future for their kids; 1 in 3 say their child has been diagnosed with a mental health condition

Teen mental health, social media, bullying, screen time and school quality top list of parental concerns

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March 9, 2026

Review of firearm-related deaths among Tennessee children highlights public health crisis

Study findings support the use of location-based prevention strategies and resource allocation to high-risk communities.

February 25, 2026

Patients with atrial fibrillation face higher bleeding risks when treated with 2 common medications

While diltiazem remains an effective option for heart rate control in selected patients, bleeding risk posed by anticoagulants should be considered.