Positively Living & Choice Health Network partners with Nashville CARES to open ‘one-stop’ medical center

Knoxville-based Positively Living & Choice Health Network is partnering with Nashville CARES to open My House Clinic, an inclusive “one-stop center” for medical and supportive services in the greater Nashville area beginning Sept. 1. My House Clinic will deliver medical and supportive services on a full continuum of care under one roof and will feature the moniker of PRIDE: “Promotes … Read More

Knoxville anthropologist’s book aims to raise awareness of overdose crisis for women in rural Appalachia

Women in rural areas often have been left out of the narrative about the overdose crisis. Knoxville author Lesly-Marie Buer, a medical anthropologist, changes that script with her new book, “Rx Appalachia.” Available May 5, “Rx Appalachia” combines extensive research and compelling storytelling to document the challenges facing women, families and communities in rural areas, especially Central Appalachia in Kentucky. … Read More

Positively Living names Jessica Langer as director of development

Positively Living has hired Jessica Langer, a seasoned fundraising specialist, as director of development for the nonprofit, which provides care and support to East Tennesseans living with HIV/AIDS, disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorder and/or homelessness. Langer most recently served as major gifts officer and director of individual giving for the Girl Scouts of Greater New York in Manhattan, where … Read More

Positively Living promotes Kim Lauth to chief operating officer

Kim Lauth has been promoted to the position of chief operating officer for Positively Living, which provides care and support to East Tennesseans living with HIV/AIDS, disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorder and/or homelessness. Lauth, who has served as chief mission implementation officer for the organization for the past year, has more than 27 years of experience in the nonprofit … Read More