Health+Wellness Archives | Focus Middle Tennessee

4 min
398

Dr. Kimberly Looney is Assuring Healthcare Access for All

story and photos by Savannah Bearden, Director of Communications Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi Someone becoming what other people may not think they should be – but who…

View Post

5 min
402

Traveling During the Pandemic

Please do what you personally feel is best when making the decision to fly this holiday season to keep you and your family safe and healthy. If you’re in doubt, consult with your physician.

View Post

3 min
213

Therapy Has Gone to the Dogs…. and Cats!

The Music City LOAL chapter was established in September 2015 and provides certification procedures for therapy pets and their owners, while working to increase public awareness of the benefits of pet provided therapy. Music City LOAL has volunteers in Davidson County and surrounding counties including Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, Williamson, Cheatham and Robertson and is certified through the National LOAL Headquarters.

View Post

6 min
210

Positive Thoughts: Partnership Science

HIV advocates discuss how lessons from pandemic vaccine development can help fight COVID-19

View Post

2 min
264

Nashville CARES Announces the Opening of the New My House Clinic

Nashville CARES is excited to announce the opening of the new My House Clinic, a medical center designed to be a “one-stop center” providing medical and supportive services.

View Post

3 min
532

AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE? Yes, it’s possible!

This year has been challenging, to say the least. With social distancing and wearing of masks we’re able to venture out. However, for healthcare, more and more people are switching to telemedicine. It’s a great option. It not only keeps you safe, it saves time and in the case of myURGENCYMD, money.

View Post

4 min
299

Greater Than AIDS, with Support from Walgreens and Orasure Technologies, to Provide 10,000 Free In-Home HIV Tests to Community Partners

With in-person health services limited due to COVID-19, Greater Than AIDS, a public information initiative of KFF, and Walgreens today announced a new program to provide 10,000 OraQuick® In-Home HIV Test kits to support expanded testing options in high-need areas.

View Post

2 min
286

Leon Silvers Presents “Drag Therapy: Theory and Practice”

Leon Silvers, LMHC, will deliver a virtual presentation on “Drag Therapy: Theory and Practice” on July 15, 2020. This online event will be held in conjunction with the New York Center for Living and is open to mental health professionals, educators, and patients across the country.

View Post

4 min
353

Ask Brian: What are the Best Ways to Handle Anxiety?

If you do not have a mindfulness practice or a way to create space around the thoughts that are taking over your head during this time, find your anxious friend and ask them to help you start building a toolbox.

View Post

3 min
912

Nashville Recovery Center: Radical Inclusivity

Luckily for Middle Tennessee, we have a few inclusive centers and the Nashville Recovery Center (NRC) is one of these. They offer inpatient and outpatient treatment along with community events open to everyone.

Categories