May 12, 2026
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Community Invited to Celebrate New Prevention Coalition for Success Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Today at Noon

Community Invited to Celebrate New Prevention Coalition for Success Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Today at Noon MURFREESBORO, TN – The community is invited to join Prevention Coalition for Success (PC4S) […]

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Faith Mental Health & Well Being

Gratitude Isn’t Just Feel-Good Nonsense—Here’s How Thanksgiving Traditions Boost Mental Health

Thanksgiving: History and Mental Health Benefits Most of us know the history of Thanksgiving—one of the most important holidays of the year. This year it falls on Thursday, November 27. […]

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Health Medical Mental Health & Well Being Politics

From Crisis to Stability: How TennCare Survived Near-Bankruptcy to Serve 1.6 Million Tennesseans

Oct 30, 2025 TennCare: Tennessee’s Medicaid Transformation Story From Crisis to Cornerstone: How Tennessee Rebuilt Its Healthcare Safety Net I’m sitting in the Tennessee House, Finance, Ways and Means Committee […]

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Leaving a Legacy Mental Health & Well Being

Justice with a Heart: Inside the Safe Baby Court Program Breaking Cycles of Trauma for Families in Need

By Mike Sparks, 10-24-25 Article Update Oct 28th, 2025: Today, while attending the Tennessee House Finance, Ways and Means Committee, I had the privilege of hearing testimony from Department of […]

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Leaving a Legacy Mental Health & Well Being

Smyrna VFW dedicates memorial to Iraq, Afghanistan veterans while offering mental health support

Editor’s Note: Ronald Reagan once said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought […]

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The Silent Tragedy Unfolding in Our Homes Today

*Originally published in Caring Medical Florida We recently read an article published by Dr. Ovid, a pediatric neurologist, who warned of a “silent tragedy that is unfolding in our homes […]

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Faith How To Do More with Less Leaving a Legacy Mental Health & Well Being Tennessee Business

The Great Leadership Irony: Why Strong Leaders Need Support Systems Despite Being Surrounded by People

In Leadership Tips, Men’s Ministry by Kirk GilesNovember 28, 2024 “Leadership is a fine thing, but it has its penalties. And the greatest penalty is loneliness.” These are the words of […]

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Crime Crime: Police: Law Enforcement Education Medical Mental Health & Well Being

Parents Beware: Legal “Supplements” Sold to Kids at Gas Stations Are Sending Them from Convenience Store to ICU

Gas Station Heroin? A Growing Public Health Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight Parents and Communities Must Act Now to Protect Our Youth A dangerous new class of drugs is spreading […]

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Education Health How To Do More with Less Mental Health & Well Being

Tennessee’s Silent Epidemic: Tennessee Teens Face Mental Health Crisis as Suicide Deaths Jump Nearly 50%

Editor’s Note: The recent report from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and 47% jump in Tennessee teen suicides — I can’t help but think “WTH is going on in […]

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Education Health How To Do More with Less Mental Health & Well Being Schools/Education

MTSU’s New Health Sciences Dean Promises to ‘Hit the Ground Listening‘

Editor’s Note: Having recently completed my second bachelor’s degree in media at Middle Tennessee State University, I’ve been fortunate to witness firsthand how innovative MTSU educators are reshaping the landscape […]

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