Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society

10/16/2026

The theme of World Anesthesia Day 2026 recognizes the many ways anesthesiologists support patients throughout their journey, from their first contact with healthcare through treatment, recovery and beyond.

Anesthesiologists work in many settings, including emergency and prehospital care, operating rooms, intensive care, pain services and non-operating room care. They also support patients after discharge through services such as chronic pain and palliative care.

Thank you to our Anesthesiology members! We appreciate you today and every day.

10/15/2026

A media veteran of 46 years, Jeff Styles was the face of local talk radio when the format caught fire nationwide in 1992. He spearheaded the rise of WGOW to unlikely dominance over legacy radio stations in Chattanooga with 20x more wattage.

As a hangglider pilot, whitewater boater and backpacker, he's given much credit for Chattanooga's slow but steady reinvention from a southern rustbelt city to a global mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. His passion for music led him to a second full time career as a talent coordinator for Friends of the Festival, booking bands for Riverbend for nearly 20 years. He was chiefly responsible for the launch of the Riverfront Nights free concert series in 2007, overseeing the next 11 years of its explosive growth and success.

He currently hosts:
-Upfront Wrapup - a newscentric, point/counterpoint show on Mondays at During the Break, featured on all major podcast platforms.
-Rockaeology - An hour long, deep cut rock & roll radio show Friday nights at 7pm on the Eagle Radio Network.
-Scarred but Smarter - An interview show on addiction recovery for CADAS on the 15th of each month on Spotify and Apple.

Catch Jeff roasting and toasting on November 5th at CelebRAEtion. Get your tickets at the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/raeroast

10/14/2026

Dr. Gene Huffstutter is a familiar face in Chattanooga’s medical community, serving as a local rheumatologist with Arthritis Associates. He served as president of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society in 2015 and currently serves as president of both the Medical Foundation of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Medical Association. A longtime advocate for physicians and the medical profession, Dr. Huffstutter is trading his usual leadership role for a spot in the roasting lineup as we celebrate Rae and her 26 years of service to our community! Be sure to join us on November 5th by grabbing tickets at the link below:
tinyurl.com/raeroast

10/13/2026

Have you noticed that you get tired and winded more easily than you used to. How do you know if that's just part of getting older or something more serious? Dr. Patrick Stevens with Erlanger gives you the symptoms to watch out for in our latest Ask A Doctor column. Read more at the link below:
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2026/oct/12/ask-a-doc-is-getting-tired-more-easily-just-part/

10/12/2026

Thank you to Erlanger for sponsoring CelebRAEtion! You can join us on November 5th by grabbing tickets at the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/raeroast

10/10/2026

Today, we are tuning into the power of real voices and shared experiences. You do not have to carry everything by yourself. Reach out, check in on a friend, or take a quiet moment for yourself today. If you are struggling, our LifeBridge Physician Well-Being Initiative is here for you. Visit lifebridgechattanooga.org today.

10/09/2026

Thank you to Galen Medical Group for sponsoring CelebRAEtion at the Platinum level! Join us on November 5th for a night of fun and laughter. Grab your tickets at the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/raeroast

10/08/2026

Leading up to CelebRAEtion: The Roast of Rae Bond; we will be introducing you to our hosts and roasters. We're starting off with our wonderful host (and Rae's son) John-Michael Bond.

John-Michael Bond was raised to be a minister but found himself as a touring comedian after several deacons complained. Cutting his teeth in punk clubs and dive bars, Bond mixes brash cynicism with outside the box optimism. Drawing from years of marriage, brawls, and odd conversations, he’s a LED light in these dark times.

Creative Loafing magazine say his comedy covers “the arduous yet worthwhile pursuit of love, rationalizing vices with how they impact relationships, the wackiness of death, and we should be nicer.” He feels that’s accurate. He has appeared on VICE, Grawlix Save The World, RISK! and more.

Join us for the roast; get your tickets today!

10/07/2026

Register to join us at the link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qr3s6tw

10/06/2026

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society extends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Harry Martin Lawrence Jr., who passed away.

Dr. Lawrence was a longtime member of our medical community, and we are grateful for the years he dedicated to caring for patients and serving others through his profession.

We extend our deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved him. We are honored to remember his life and legacy.

Rev. Dr. Harry Martin Lawrence, Jr. died peacefully at his Lookout Mountain, Georgia, home on Thursday, October 1, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving fami...