In rural Hawkins County, Tennessee, a reliable hospital is 30 to 45 minutes away. That’s precious time without treatment for patients experiencing sepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency. Now, ambulance crews there are carrying antibiotics for the first time in an effort to save more lives.

Dr Carole Myers welcomes Michael Holtz, a cancer survivor advocate, back to WUOT's HealthConnections to discuss the rising number of cancers among young adults.

On HealthConnections, Dr. Carole Myers speaks with Beth Joslin Roth, a Tennessee General Assembly staff member, researcher and advocate. She provides a profile of gun violence in Tennessee.

On HealthConnections. Dr Carole Myers and Michael Holtz, from Oak Ridge Associated Universities, talk about the incidence of early onset cancers in women under 50.

HealthConnections is the show about people health and policy. I'm Dr Carole Myers. Late in 2025 Tennessee was awarded a federal Rural Health Transformation Grant. Today, I'm joined by Dr Matt Harris.

Tennessee is considering a bill which would require DHS to take nearly $80 million in federal aid each year to help kids afford food in the Summer after outcry from county mayors and community members.

Dr Carole Myers speaks with Beth Joslin Roth, a Tennessee General Assembly staffer and researcher, to discuss a profile of gun violence in Tennessee.

Dr. Carole Myers and State Senator Richard Briggs discuss key health issues in Tennessee, ahead of the 2026 Tennessee Legislative Session. This episode is part 2, of a two-part discussion.

Although federal health officials have made a dramatic departure from established flu vaccine advice, local doctors are still recommending the shot every year.

Dr. Carole Myers and State Senator Richard Briggs discuss key health issues in Tennessee, ahead of the 2026 Tennessee Legislative Session.