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Memphis TN’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Shelby.
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Updated Weekly · Memphis, TN · West Tennessee / Mid-South Region

Memphis residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Shelby, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.

The healthcare landscape across the West Tennessee / Mid-South region is shaped by TN public health priorities, n/a — no major TN DOH reorganization equivalent to SC DHEC 2024 split; TN structure stable. TN DOH and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Memphis and Shelby.

HEREMemphis covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Memphis, TN. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Memphis health, it’s HERE.

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Memphis Health Alert — Current Advisory
Memphis Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Shelby. TN DOH recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at www.tn.gov. Pollen counts may be elevated across the West Tennessee / Mid-South region; residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
View TN DOH Air Quality Data →
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Health News

Health & Wellness News

Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Memphis, TN — from Memphis providers, regional health systems, and TN public health agencies.
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National Health News

Health News You Can Use

National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
Exercise
How Much Weekly Exercise Actually Moves the Needle on Heart Health
Updated CDC + AHA guidance on minutes-per-week thresholds
Supplements
Vitamin D, Magnesium, Omega-3: What the Latest Studies Actually Show
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets, peer-reviewed trials
Nutrition
Protein Targets by Age: Why Adults 50+ Need More Than the RDA Suggests
USDA Dietary Guidelines, sarcopenia prevention research
Sleep
Sleep Debt: Why You Can’t Just “Catch Up” on the Weekend
CDC sleep guidance, circadian rhythm research
Mental Health
Daily Habits That Reduce Anxiety Without Medication — The Evidence
NIMH, peer-reviewed CBT and exercise-therapy studies
Preventive Care
Screening Tests You Should Actually Schedule by Age 30, 40, 50, 60 & 70
USPSTF recommendation grades, age-by-age checklist
Health & Wellness Podcasts

Worth A Listen

Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.

Neuroscience & Performance
Huberman Lab
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford
Deep dives on sleep, exercise, nutrition, focus, and stress — with the underlying neurobiology and the protocols.
Nutrition & Gut Health
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Jonathan Wolf with Tim Spector & Sarah Berry
What the latest studies actually say about food, metabolism, the microbiome, and aging well — in plain English.
Longevity & Medicine
The Drive
Dr. Peter Attia, MD
Long-form interviews on heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and lifespan extension.
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Provider Directory

Find Local Providers

Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Shelby — updated 2026.
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Local provider listings for Memphis are coming soon. Check back for updated directory information.
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Continuing Education & Caregiver Support

CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for West Tennessee / Mid-South healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Shelby.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
TN AHEC — West Tennessee / Mid-South Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Shelby and surrounding West Tennessee / Mid-South counties.
www.uthsc.edu · (901) 448-7777
Tennessee Medical Association — Physician Wellness
TMA webinars, online CME modules, and the “Tennessee Medical Foundation Physician's Health Program (TMF-PHP)” confidential peer support program for Tennessee physicians.
www.tnmed.org · 615-467-6411 (confidential)
Local Nursing & Allied Health Programs
CE programs for nurses, EMTs, and allied health professionals in Shelby. Contact TN AHEC for the full schedule of regional offerings.
www.uthsc.edu
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Shelby TN DHS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Shelby residents.
www.tn.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — West Tennessee / Mid-South Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Memphis and the West Tennessee / Mid-South region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · alz.org/tennessee
NAMI Shelby
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Memphis with virtual options available.
namimidsouth.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — West Tennessee / Mid-South
2-1-1 referral line connects Shelby caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Shelby.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid. The TN DOH “Find a Provider” tool at www.tn.gov is also a useful resource for Shelby. For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Shelby offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients. Use the TN DOH provider search at www.tn.gov or call 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association West Tennessee / Mid-South Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Shelby holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Shelby.
TN DOH publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at www.tn.gov. Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment. For school-age illness alerts, check the Shelby school district website or sign up for TN DOH West Tennessee / Mid-South alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Shelby include dental benefits. Contact Tennessee SHIP (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-877-801-0044 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options. Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
TN AHEC West Tennessee / Mid-South provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Contact the Tennessee Medical Association (www.tnmed.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The Tennessee Medical Association offers a confidential “Tennessee Medical Foundation Physician's Health Program (TMF-PHP)” peer support line at 615-467-6411 for physicians. NAMI Shelby provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers. For shift workers across the area, United Way’s 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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