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NEW OFFICE OF HEALTHY AGING WILL SUPPORT WELL-BEING OF TENNESSEE’S GROWING POPULATION OF OLDER ADULTS

Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024

NEW OFFICE OF HEALTHY AGING WILL SUPPORT WELL-BEING OF TENNESSEE’S GROWING POPULATION OF OLDER ADULTS Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is announcing today the creation of an Office of Healthy Aging to promote partnerships and public health practices supporting the well-being read more

No Vape November

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 1, 2024 Putnam Health Department Promotes No Vape November Cookeville, Tenn. – The Putnam County Health Department is recognizing No Vape November to raise awareness about Tennessee’s youth vaping epidemic, and to promote the resources available to prevent and read more

Tennessee Department of Health to Focus on Stillbirth Prevention in Statewide Awareness Campaign

Thursday, Aug 29, 2024

Tennessee Department of Health to Focus on Stillbirth Prevention in Statewide Awareness Campaign Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is launching a significant maternal health campaign devoted to stillbirth prevention to provide expecting mothers and their families with education read more

TDH URGES MEASURES TO PREVENT TICK AND MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES

Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2024 CONTACT: TDH Media EMAIL: TDHMedia@tn.gov TDH URGES MEASURES TO PREVENT TICK AND MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As Tennesseans enjoy outdoor activities this summer, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds everyone to take simple and read more

Take Action for Your Heart this February!

Thursday, Feb 08, 2024

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it can often be prevented. This fact sheet provides heart-healthy tips to help you take action to reduce the risk of heart disease and its risk factors. read more