When asked why Medicaid matters to her family, Lynnette Deal answered candidly, “In simple terms, I would be lost without this...

“We’d be up to our neck in debt,” our client candidly responded when asked what his family’s life would be like without Medicaid coverage. His wife has arthritis alongside severe foot pain that has required surgery. Additionally, multiple of his children require Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in school. All his family’s medical expenses have been covered through Medicaid, which has been indispensable for the health and well-being of our client’s family.

My name is Dale Nix. The early years of my life were a health struggle for me and my family. Beginning quite early in life, I began...

The Tennessee General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session officially ended on Tuesday, April 22. While the session did not result...

For nearly twenty years, Kathy Lyons opened her heart and home in Montgomery County to some of Tennessee's most vulnerable children....

Larry Locke is a 66-year-old lifelong resident of Hawkins County, Tennessee. Larry recently took on an unexpected role as full-time...

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Leigh Rast has had a life defined by hard work and a warm sense of humor. She works as a Registered Nurse at the Mental Health...

Andrew Johnson, a proud Navy veteran, moved to Tennessee in 2016 after serving nearly 11 years at Hampton Roads Naval Air Base in...

After spending three decades taking care of Tennessee, Sabrina Dae Rider Harper is now asking the state to return the favor.  Sabrina is...

One of our clients struggled to get healthcare as she was studying to earn a Master’s degree. With limited income, she didn’t have the...

In October 2020, a family living in Memphis welcomed their baby born with a rare genetic disorder. The disorder presents complex health...

Visiting the zoo, a museum or participating in other enrichment activities can be cost prohibitive for families with low incomes....

This piece was co-authored by Nicholas L. Rummell and Vanessa Zapata Access to healthcare is one major barrier for immigrants and...

The Tennessee General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session officially ended on Thursday, April 25. While the session was not as successful...

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Dental Care Matters for Children Quality dental care is essential to ensure a child’s overall well-being. Traumatic dental injuries...