Siskin Hospital has launched a “Share the Smile” button initiative to reveal associates’ smiles behind their masks and make patient care more personable. “There’s only so much you can convey with the eyes alone,” says Dr. Matthew Gibson, president and CEO. “Our patients need to see the friendly faces of their caregivers, especially now when families are unable to visit them.” ... (click for more)

Chattanooga's Street Grace, a faith-based organization with a mission to end Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children throughout the U.S., has been tapped to lead the training for the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s more than 140,000 beer distribution employees in the U.S. to help them recognize and report signs of human trafficking. NBWA and National Association ... (click for more)

Hamilton County Schools officials said Monday they have decided not to take temperatures of students and staff after all. The decision comes two days before the opening of school. Officials said, "Since presenting our HCS Continuous Learning Plan to the Hamilton County School Board on July 2, our School Reopening Task Force has learned new information to inform our reopening ... (click for more)

The Hamilton County Health Department reported Monday that the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths has risen to 55, an increase of one since Sunday. Total cases now are 6,191 in Hamilton County, up 82. There are 4,738 people that have recovered from the virus in the county. The number of COVID patients in Intensive Care has dropped to 26. There are 75 COVID patients ... (click for more)

I am deeply honored and humbled by the response and support I received from District 2 voters. In the last few years we have made great advances in education and we are ready to continue on this path forward. As I’ve spoken with hundreds of parents, teachers and students their top concern is the change to education in this coming year. I am excited to work together in support ... (click for more)

If you haven’t heard, “caravans of looters” descended on Chicago Sunday night. Over 100 blatant criminals were arrested, and 13 police officers were injured. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot quickly announced the National Guard should not be called in, saying the Chicago Police Department was in control. In non-related news, it was learned that from Friday at 12 p.m. until Monday ... (click for more)