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Health & Wellness, Chattanooga TN
Chattanooga TN’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Hamilton.
Medical News
Mental Health
Fitness & Nutrition
Provider Directory
CE/CME for Med Pros
Caregiver Support
Seasonal Health Alerts
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Chattanooga residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Hamilton, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.
The healthcare landscape across the Southeast Tennessee region is shaped by TN public health priorities, Hamilton County Health Department operates under the Tennessee Department of Health framework as a locally-administered public health department serving Hamilton County.. Tennessee Department of Health and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Chattanooga and Hamilton.
HEREChattanooga covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Chattanooga, TN. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Chattanooga health, it’s HERE.
Chattanooga Health Alert — Current Advisory
Chattanooga Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Hamilton.
Tennessee Department of Health recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at health.hamiltontn.org.
Pollen counts may be elevated across the Southeast Tennessee region;
residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
View Tennessee Department of Health Air Quality Data →
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Health News
Health & Wellness News
Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Chattanooga, TN — from Chattanooga providers, regional health systems, and TN public health agencies.
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National Health News
Health News You Can Use
National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
Exercise
How Much Weekly Exercise Actually Moves the Needle on Heart Health
Updated CDC + AHA guidance on minutes-per-week thresholds
Supplements
Vitamin D, Magnesium, Omega-3: What the Latest Studies Actually Show
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets, peer-reviewed trials
Nutrition
Protein Targets by Age: Why Adults 50+ Need More Than the RDA Suggests
USDA Dietary Guidelines, sarcopenia prevention research
Sleep
Sleep Debt: Why You Can’t Just “Catch Up” on the Weekend
CDC sleep guidance, circadian rhythm research
Mental Health
Daily Habits That Reduce Anxiety Without Medication — The Evidence
NIMH, peer-reviewed CBT and exercise-therapy studies
Preventive Care
Screening Tests You Should Actually Schedule by Age 30, 40, 50, 60 & 70
USPSTF recommendation grades, age-by-age checklist
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Worth A Listen
Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.
Neuroscience & Performance
Huberman Lab
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford
Deep dives on sleep, exercise, nutrition, focus, and stress — with the underlying neurobiology and the protocols.
Nutrition & Gut Health
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Jonathan Wolf with Tim Spector & Sarah Berry
What the latest studies actually say about food, metabolism, the microbiome, and aging well — in plain English.
Longevity & Medicine
The Drive
Dr. Peter Attia, MD
Long-form interviews on heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and lifespan extension.
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Find Local Providers
Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Hamilton — updated 2026.
Provider Directory
Local provider listings for Chattanooga are coming soon. Check back for updated directory information.
Find a Provider via Tennessee Department of Health →
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Continuing Education & Caregiver Support
CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Southeast Tennessee healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Hamilton.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
East Tennessee Area Health Education Center (ET-AHEC) — Southeast Tennessee Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Hamilton and surrounding Southeast Tennessee counties.
etahec.net · (865) 602-0250
Tennessee Medical Association — Physician Wellness
TMA webinars, online CME modules, and the “Tennessee Medical Association Physician Health Program” confidential peer support program for Tennessee physicians.
www.tnmed.org · (615) 385-2100 (confidential)
Local Nursing & Allied Health Programs
CE programs for nurses, EMTs, and allied health professionals in Hamilton. Contact East Tennessee Area Health Education Center (ET-AHEC) for the full schedule of regional offerings.
etahec.net
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Hamilton TDHS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Hamilton residents.
www.tn.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — Southeast Tennessee Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Chattanooga and the Southeast Tennessee region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · www.alz.org/tennessee
NAMI Hamilton
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Chattanooga with virtual options available.
www.namitn.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — Southeast Tennessee
dial 2-1-1 referral line connects Hamilton caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Hamilton.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid.
The Tennessee Department of Health “Find a Provider” tool at health.hamiltontn.org is also a useful resource for Hamilton.
For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Hamilton offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients.
Use the Tennessee Department of Health provider search at health.hamiltontn.org or call dial 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Tennessee Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Hamilton holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s dial 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Hamilton.
Tennessee Department of Health publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at health.hamiltontn.org.
Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment.
For school-age illness alerts, check the Hamilton school district website or sign up for Tennessee Department of Health Southeast Tennessee alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Hamilton include dental benefits.
Contact Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-877-801-0044 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options.
Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
East Tennessee Area Health Education Center (ET-AHEC) Southeast Tennessee provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
Contact the Tennessee Medical Association (www.tnmed.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The Tennessee Medical Association offers a confidential “Tennessee Medical Association Physician Health Program” peer support line at (615) 385-2100 for physicians.
NAMI Hamilton provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers.
For shift workers across the area,
United Way’s dial 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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