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Health & Well-Being in Tennessee
WEBThe Roots of a Thriving Tennessee. Families, businesses, and our economy all thrive when people enjoy good health, social and financial well-being, and the chance to make …
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How Transportation Impacts Public Health
WEBThe most direct impact of transportation on health is vehicle-related injuries and deaths. Motor vehicle accidents are not limited to cars and their occupants but include accidents involving trucks, vans, busses, pedestrians, and bicyclers. Transportation systems can impact health and well-being in other surprising ways.
The Housing and Health Connection
WEBHousing is an important driver of health and well-being.Housing affordability and housing quality both influence health through direct and indirect pathways. Affordability — When people have affordable housing, they have more resources available for other needs like medical care, food, transportation, and clothing. The financial burden of high …
Public Health Archives
WEBMandy Spears is the Deputy Director of the Sycamore Institute, an independent, nonpartisan public policy research center for Tennessee. A seasoned policy expert and strategic thinker, Mandy is a trusted guide to elected officials, journalists, and citizens who seek to better understand and shape our society.
What is TennCare
WEBMedicaid is a health insurance program created by the federal government in 1965. Each state runs its own Medicaid program using federal and state money to insure individuals with low incomes and/or disabilities. Broadly speaking, the goals of Medicaid are to provide health insurance, increase access to care, and improve health outcomes for
Opioid Epidemic in Tennessee: Policy Milestones and Progress
WEBTotal morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) prescribed in Tennessee are down 9.5% since 2010 ( Figure 1 ). (26) MMEs are a way to measure the strength of opioids being prescribed. Higher MMEs represent higher dosages. The total number of opioid prescriptions in Tennessee has fallen 7.8% from the peak in 2012 to 2015.
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