As extreme cold makes its way through our region during the winter, it's important to be aware of the dangers associated with heating units like furnaces and fi
Cases of RSV, influenza and COVID-19 are on the rise across Essentia’s service area, and holiday gatherings increase the potential for those illnesses to spread.
The Tennessee Department of Health is encouraging all Tennesseans not to wait to get their annual flu vaccinations as the best prevention against getting or spreading the flu virus.“The elderly, people with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, and young children are all at risk of severe complications if they get the flu,’’ TDH Commissioner Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP said. “Flu activity is expected to grow from this point forward, in Tennessee and nationally. So, ple .