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Red Sand Project brings awareness to Human Trafficking

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has partnered with local community organizations to help raise awareness to human trafficking. One way they  are doing this is through the Red Sand Project. The Red Sand Project uses red…

UTC health care workers study

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dr. Mukta Panda compares physician burnout to post traumatic stress disorder. "Because of the daily trauma of grief of pressures from external sources and not in a safe space to unpack, it leads to where it…

Alabama cuts off alcohol sales at 11PM

MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - The ABC Board in Alabama on Monday voted to cut off the entire state at 11PM. Alcohol sales must end at that hour for bars, restaurants and country clubs. The decision is a compromise over the…

Minority Health Fair moving to Facebook

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Just a heads up for those anticipating to attend the Minority Health Fair. This year's annual event will be virtual due to Covid-19. The fair will be streamed on the 'Minority Health Fair" Facebook page August 1st…

Tennessee resists White House COVID-19 recommendations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — White House COVID-19 task force leader Deborah Birx says Tennessee stands at the cusp at being able to significantly decrease new coronavirus cases and must take stronger steps to prevent the virus's spread. Birx recently identified…

Mask Up Monday in Walker County

Legge said masks are also important, because some people may be reluctant to get tested, "We feel like there is a number of people who are just staying home and are not going to get a confirmed test."

School Nurses prepare for the return of students

CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Summer is coming to an end and schools are preparing for the return of students. But in an effort to keep teachers and students safe during the pandemic, schools across the state are taking extra precautions this…

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