Tennessee Public News Service Tennesseans’ daily routines have become more sedentary over the past year, and heart health experts are reminding people that any movement is better than no movement – and more is better.It’s estimated one in four U.S. adults now sits longer than eight hours a day. Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Munoz, executive medical director at the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute and incoming board president of the Greater Nashville American Heart Association, said even small activity breaks throughout the day will benefit health and reduce stress.“The less active somebody is, the tougher it is to, for example, maintain a healthy...

Coffee County Health Department will host a pop-up vaccination location on Wednesday, April 28 from 3-6 p.m. and again from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 29 at the Southern Family Markets Building in Manchester. No appointments will be...

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee says its time for Tennesseans to return to normal. Lee on Tuesday announced that he is not renewing public health orders because COVID-19 is no longer a health emergency in our state. Lee announced that he is removing authority from local officials to issue mask requirements and has asked mayors in the state’s six big counties to remove remaining mask mandates and business restrictions before Memorial Day weekend. “This is about trusting Tennesseans, using the tools we have at our disposal to move on from crisis management and back to life and back to business....

A McMinnville man was hurt near Smyrna Cemetery in Warren County Monday after a hit-and-run, according to WOWC news. According to THP, witnesses found 35-year old Michael Brandon Moore of McMinnville lying near the road with severe road rash and lacerations. The trooper report states that it appears Moore was struck and left injured. A dark color sedan was seen by witnesses before finding moore, however a make and model were not determined. Moore was taken to Erlanger Health Systems, according to WOWC. If anyone has information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to call THP at 931-528-8496 or...

Pictured is the exam room at the Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center. Our Kids provides medical exams for children victims of abuse at the advocacy center in Manchester. By Elena Cawley (The following is part 6 of a 7 part series to raise awareness of child abuse in Coffee County) Nurse Practitioner Lori Littrell says raising awareness, educating the community about red flags, dispelling myths and believing children will help battle child abuse. Littrell has worked at Our Kids for more than 10 years. “Our Kids provides expert medical forensic evaluations and crisis counseling for children and families dealing...

Republicans overwhelmingly supported legislation on Wednesday that prohibits state and local governments from forcing citizens to receive Covid-19 vaccinations against their will. As amended, House Bill 13 prevents a law enforcement agency, governmental entity, or governor or chief executive of a local government from requiring citizens to receive the vaccination against their will. Students of public higher education institutions who are enrolled in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or another health care profession who may be subject to policies or rules of a private office that delivers health care services are exempt. House Republicans have long stood for individual freedom over...

After an extensive analysis of the risks and benefits of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted last week to recommend to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that jurisdictions may resume their administration of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine without restrictions. The recommendation from the ACIP is unchanged from the original recommendation provided on February 27, 2021: “The Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for persons 18 years of age and older in the U.S. population under FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization.”The committee made the determination after reviewing cases of rare but...

Tennessee gas prices shifted slightly lower, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.69 which is only a penny more expensive than one month ago and $1.13 more than one year ago.  The average price in Coffee County is $2.66 per gallon, which is 3 cents below the state average and 22 cents below the national average, which is $2.88. “Tennessee gas prices have seen minimal fluctuation over the last almost six weeks, moving only a penny or two in either direction week-to-week,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Anticipated strong springtime gasoline demand is...