Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society

06/11/2026

CNAs play a vital role in the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care, becoming a trusted presence in the lives of those they serve.

Thank you for the dedication and compassion you bring to your work.

06/11/2026

Future Docs students visited CommonSpirit - TN & GA - Memorial for a hands-on experience with the da Vinci surgical system led by Dr. Rishabh Shah.

From immersive 3D visualization to controlling the robot during an interactive demonstration, students gained a fascinating look at the future of surgery and the innovation shaping patient care.

06/10/2026

Future Docs students got an up-close look at cardiac anatomy during a pig heart dissection with Dr. Harish Manyam, chief of cardiology at Erlanger. Through experiences like these and the mentorship of dedicated physicians, students gain valuable insight into the science and compassion that define a career in medicine.

06/09/2026

Newborn babies are born with very low levels of vitamin K, a nutrient the body needs to form blood clots and stop bleeding. Without enough vitamin K, babies are at risk for a condition called vitamin K deficiency bleeding, or VKDB. In our latest Ask A Doctor, Dr. Alicia Daniels Dyer with Pediatric Diagnostic Associates discusses the troubling trend of parents declining the vitamin K shot, fueled in part by misinformation online and confusion between vitamin K and other childhood vaccines. Read more at the link below:

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jun/08/ask-a-doctor-vitamin-k-shot-for-newborns-has-long/

06/08/2026

Today is the first day of Medical Explorations. Today also happens to be a part of CPR Awareness Month! We are so thrilled that our Medical Explorations students are being CPR Certified by We R CPR! Learning CPR takes just a few minutes, but it can give someone a lifetime. Make every beat count and get certified this month! 🫀✨

06/05/2026

We had a wonderful Women in Medicine event last night! Thank you to for hosting us and for teaching a beautiful watercolor class! Take a peek at those incredible works of art!

06/04/2026

Much like the way we collaborate to assist patients, Volunteers in Medicine and Southeast Tennessee Project Access are partnering together once again to fundraise for the common good. Join us for Golf for Good on Friday, September 18, at Brown Acres. Teams will go fast so reserve a morning or afternoon flight today!

With your support, lives are saved and changed. Patients have overcome debilitating illnesses and diseases allowing them to return to their productive lives, working and supporting their families. Each organization has respectfully provided millions of donated care over the years and work closely in serving those in the greatest of need.

Register your team at the link: tinyurl.com/golfforgood26

06/02/2026

Social media is making inhalant use look harmless or even funny, especially with substances like nitrous oxide, often called "laughing gas." In this week's Ask A Doctor column, Dr. Nita Shumaker with Galen North Pediatrics gives parents tips on how to talk to their teen, as well as warning signs to look out for. Read more at the link below:

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/jun/01/ask-a-doctor-parents-should-talk-to-their/

05/29/2026

Regular comprehensive eye exams are important not only for protecting vision but also for identifying health concerns that may affect the entire body. Read more at the link below:

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/may/25/ask-a-doctor-regular-eye-exams-can-reveal-health/

05/28/2026

New laws are going into effect July 1!

This article was submitted by TMA's Legal Department and will be updated periodically. The following new laws enacted by the 2026 General Assembly are effective or will be effective soon and may be of special interest to physicians since they could require action or reporting. Others a...