Press Releases
Tennessee Ill-prepared for Coming Flu Season Complicated by COVID-19
As primary care providers on the front lines, we are still not equipped to do what is required to address this public health crisis.
“Mask Breaks” Are a Danger to Everyone!
My name is Alaina Snider. I’m an 11th grade student at Brighton High School in Tipton County. I have lived…
Wearing masks saves lives – my family wants Governor Lee to know and to LEAD!
My name is Beverly Smith and I want to share my story with you about why I’m asking my fellow…
Why are we rushing to reopen schools without getting COVID-19 under control?
My name is Kristen Morjal and I am speaking as a concerned teacher, parent and wife. I speak also as…
Reopening in-person classes with a 10.2% positivity rate – this is crazy!
My name is Kathryn Vaughn and I teach art to about 800 elementary school students in Tipton County, which is…
Governor Lee and Mayor Ogles must listen to health experts – masks save lives
Several months ago, I was alerted by my 92-year-old mother that Dr. Aaron Milstone, my late husband’s pulmonologist, was speaking…
My brother died of COVID – Governor Lee’s failure to lead and protect Tennesseans
Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is Daphne Foust. I have been a physician assistant since 1988. I…
Pediatrician Dr. Chris Keefer – “We are fighting a public health battle”
I’m Dr. Christopher Keefer, a pediatrician and associate professor at Meharry Medical College. My wife is also a physician, and…
After failing to contain COVID-19 pandemic, 97% of Tennessee counties approach “critical” outbreak status
Harvard Global Health Institute K-12 guidance shows need for “remote learning” and potential “Stay-at-Home Orders” NASHVILLE — Even with COVID-19 infections…
A TN School Bus Driver’s Perspective
Out of fear of losing their job, this school bus driver requested we share their story anonymously. Tell Gov. Lee…