Health Policy Archive — Page 2 of 8

A large audience listens to two seated speakers on a stage in a bright, modern auditorium; refreshments and boxed materials are arranged on tables at the back.
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.

Map centered on Nashville, Tennessee, showing nearby cities including Springfield, Gallatin, Hendersonville, Lebanon, Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Columbia.
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.

Infographic titled “2025 Vanderbilt Child Health Poll (VCHP): A Voice for Tennessee Parents.” It presents statistics on Tennessee parents’ top child-health concerns, mental health, social media, school-related concerns, firearm injury prevention, immunizations, food insecurity, and children’s overall health, with a QR code and Vanderbilt Pediatrics URL at the bottom.
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

(photo by Erin O. Smith)
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.

Weekly pill organizer compartments filled with assorted capsules and tablets, with orange prescription bottles in the background.
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.

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September 10, 2025

Study reveals new evidence, cost savings for common treatments for opioid use disorder in mothers and infants

Researchers found that while established medications for opioid use disorder in mothers are both superior and cost saving compared to alternative treatment pathways, buprenorphine produced the greatest health gains and cost savings for mothers and infants.