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TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOGNIZES TENNESSEE QUIT WEEK Quit Week is February 20-February 25
Friday, Feb 18, 2022
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOGNIZES TENNESSEE QUIT WEEK Quit Week is February 20-February 25   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state in celebrating the seventh annual Tennessee Quit Week February 20-25. The Tennessee Tobacco Program will promote read more
ORAL ANTIVIRAL THERAPEUTICS MORE READILY AVAILABLE IN TENNESSEE
Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022
ORAL ANTIVIRAL THERAPEUTICS MORE READILY AVAILABLE IN TENNESSEE Increased Allocations To State Allow For More Access NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health continues to receive increased biweekly allocations of oral antivirals to treat mild to moderate COVID-19. There are currently read more
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOGNIZED TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Thursday, Feb 03, 2022
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOGNIZED TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH The Importance of Building a Healthy Relationship In Youth   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Everyone deserves a healthy relationship founded on trust, honesty, respect, equality, and compromise. Youth and young adults must be guided read more
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOGNIZES CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Monday, Jan 10, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2022 CONTACT: TDH Media EMAIL: TDHMedia@tn.gov TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOGNIZES CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH NASHVILLE, Tenn. - This new year, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) continues to urge Tennesseans to prioritize their health. One way to read more
"FIGHT FLU TN” EVENT PROVIDES FREE FLU VACCINES ACROSS TENNESSEE
Tuesday, Nov 02, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2021                                                                                                                                 CONTACT: TDH Media read more
TENNESSEANS RESPOND: COVID-19 VACCINATIONS UP 47% TO START NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION MONTH
Monday, Aug 09, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2021   CONTACT: TDH MediaEMAIL: TDHMedia@tn.gov TENNESSEANS RESPOND: COVID-19 VACCINATIONS UP 47% TO START NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION MONTH NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is recognizing National Immunization Awareness Month this August. This comes read more
“FIGHT FLU TN” EVENT PROVIDES FREE FLU VACCINES ACROSS TENNESSEE
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 12, 2020 CONTACT: Bill Christian 615-483-0862 Bill.Christian@tn.gov “FIGHT FLU TN” EVENT PROVIDES FREE FLU VACCINES ACROSS TENNESSEE NASHVILLE", Tenn. – Get a flu vaccine! The Tennessee Department of Health is urging all Tennesseans who have not yet received a flu read more
TENNESSEE INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN FOR COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION
Thursday, Oct 22, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2020 CONTACT: Bill Christian 615-741-2308 Bill.Christian@tn.gov TENNESSEE INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN FOR COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION NASHVILLE, Tenn. –The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state’s infrastructure plan for distribution of COVID-19 read more
NEW COVID-19 WEBSITE LAUNCHED BY TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2020 CONTACT: Bill Christian 615-741-2308 Bill.Christian@tn.gov NEW COVID-19 WEBSITE LAUNCHED BY TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Design Simplifies, Streamlines Frequently Requested Data NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified read more
TENNESSEE LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVES FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS
Friday, Sep 18, 2020
TENNESSEE LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVES FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS New Options for Visitation to Enhance Quality of Life   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group today announced three new initiatives to enhance the well-being and quality of read more
TDH COMMISSIONER DR. LISA PIERCEY UPDATE ON COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS
Friday, Feb 28, 2020
TDH COMMISSIONER DR. LISA PIERCEY UPDATE ON COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP today provided an update on actions underway to ensure Tennessee is prepared for an outbreak of COVID-19. Tennessee does not have any cases of COVID-19 at read more
TENNESSEE RESIDENTS SEE 2020 TOBACCO-FREE! Tennessee Quit Week is Feb. 3-7, 2020
Monday, Jan 27, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 27, 2019 CONTACT: Elizabeth Hart 615-741-3446 Elizabeth.Hart@tn.gov TENNESSEE RESIDENTS SEE 2020 TOBACCO-FREE! Tennessee Quit Week is Feb. 3-7, 2020 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state in celebrating the fifth annual read more
TDH, THA ANNOUNCE “BEST FOR BABIES” AWARD RECIPIENTS
Monday, Jan 06, 2020
TDH, THA ANNOUNCE “BEST FOR BABIES” AWARD RECIPIENTS Birthing Hospitals Recognized for Efforts to Reduce Infant Mortality   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Hospital Association are recognizing 18 birthing hospitals with the BEST for Babies Award for their read more
TENNESSEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS NOW OFFERING FREE FLU VACCINE It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
Monday, Dec 23, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2019 CONTACT: Elizabeth Hart 615-741-3446 Elizabeth.Hart@tn.gov      NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The flu vaccine is now being offered at no charge to patients at Tennessee’s county health department clinics as long as supplies last. Seasonal influenza is now widespread read more
TDH JOINS "U=U" IN EFFORT TO END THE HIV EPIDEMIC IN TENNESSEE: World AIDS Day is December 1, 2019
Monday, Dec 02, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Novemeber 27, 2019                                                                                                                       CONTACT: Elizabeth Hart -615-741-3446 or Elizabeth.Hart.@tn.gov  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In Tennessee, approximately 18,000 people are living read more
“FIGHT FLU TN” EVENT PROVIDES FREE FLU VACCINES ACROSS TENNESSEE
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019
“FIGHT FLU TN” EVENT PROVIDES FREE FLU VACCINES ACROSS TENNESSEE   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Get a flu shot! The Tennessee Department of Health is urging all Tennesseans who have not yet received a flu shot this flu season to get one as soon as possible, as seasonal influenza cases are increasing across read more
TENNESSEE SEES FEWER INFANT DEATHS IN 2018
Monday, Nov 04, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 4, 2019                                                                                                                                   CONTACT: Elizabeth Hart 615-741-3446 Elizabeth.Hart@tn.gov TENNESSEE SEES FEWER INFANT DEATHS IN 2018 Infant Mortality Data read more
BREAST CANCER SCREENING IMPORTANT FOR ALL WOMEN
Friday, Nov 01, 2019
BREAST CANCER SCREENING IMPORTANT FOR ALL WOMEN Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program Serves Vulnerable Women   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Breast cancer is the leading cause of new cancer cases and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among Tennessee women, with approximately 5,000 new cases read more
TENNESSEE CELEBRATES CHILD HEALTH MONTH
Monday, Oct 07, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2019                                                                                                                                       CONTACT: Elizabeth Hart 615-741-3446 Elizabeth.Hart@tn.gov TENNESSEE CELEBRATES CHILD HEALTH MONTH NASHVILLE, Tenn.  Governor read more
HEALTH COMMISSIONER RECEIVES ANNUAL FLU SHOT- Tennesseans Urged to Get Annual Flu Vaccine Now
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019
HEALTH COMMISSIONER RECEIVES ANNUAL FLU SHOT Tennesseans Urged to Get Annual Flu Vaccine Now    MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP received her annual flu shot today at the Rutherford County Health Department in Murfreesboro. The flu read more
TDH REPORTS FIRST DEATH FROM VAPING-ASSOCIATED RESPIRATORY DISEASE
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2019                                                                                                                                        CONTACT: Bill Christian 615-741-2308 Bill.Christian@tn.gov TDH REPORTS FIRST DEATH FROM VAPING-ASSOCIATED RESPIRATORY DISEASE read more
TDH STATEMENT ON OUTBREAK OF VAPING-ASSOCIATED LUNG INJURY
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019
TDH STATEMENT ON OUTBREAK OF VAPING-ASSOCIATED LUNG INJURY Cluster of Illness in 49 States Linked to E-cigarette Use   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health has received reports of 49 cases of serious lung injury among people who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices. read more
TDH REPORTS SIX CASES OF VAPING-ASSOCIATED RESPIRATORY DISEASE
Monday, Sep 09, 2019
TDH REPORTS SIX CASES OF VAPING-ASSOCIATED RESPIRATORY DISEASE Cluster of Illness in 25 States Linked to E-cigarette Use     NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health has reported six cases of suspected serious respiratory disease among people who use electronic cigarettes or other read more
TDH URGES TENNESSEANS MOST AT RISK FOR HEPATITIS A TO GET VACCINATED
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health and numerous state and local partners continue to investigate and respond to a large, multi-state hepatitis A outbreak. More than 2,000 cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed in Tennessee, including 13 resulting in the deaths of the patients read more
TENNESSEANS REMINDED TO PURCHASE VITAL RECORDS THROUGH APPROVED PARTNER
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
TENNESSEANS REMINDED TO PURCHASE VITAL RECORDS THROUGH APPROVED PARTNER TDH Offers Certified Records in Person, Online, by Phone or by Mail     NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding new parents and others in need of vital records to be sure to order these documents read more
TDH REMINDS WOMEN TO MAKE THEIR HEALTH A TOP PRIORITY
Monday, May 13, 2019
TDH REMINDS WOMEN TO MAKE THEIR HEALTH A TOP PRIORITY National Women’s Health Week is May 12-18, 2019     NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Health in celebrating National Women’s Health Week May 12 – 18, read more
TNWIC IS HERE!
Monday, May 06, 2019
TNWIC IS HERE! Tennessee WIC Program Launches Electronic Benefit Transfer Card System   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Women, Infants and Children or WIC Program has transitioned to an electronic benefit transfer system from a paper-based method of issuing benefits. Tennessee families read more
TDH HIGHLIGHTS HEALTH IMPACTS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019
TDH HIGHLIGHTS HEALTH IMPACTS OF  SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES April is STD Awareness Month   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Sexually transmitted diseases are preventable and treatable, yet they remain a major public health issue in Tennessee and across the United States. April is STD Awareness Month, a time read more
TDH CONFIRMS TWO ADDITIONAL MEASLES CASES
Monday, Apr 29, 2019
TDH CONFIRMS TWO ADDITIONAL MEASLES CASES   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health State Public Health Laboratory has confirmed two additional cases of measles in residents of East Tennessee. This brings the total number of measles cases in Tennessee in 2019 to three. The two new read more
TDH CONFIRMS FIRST TENNESSEE MEASLES CASE FOR 2019
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is investigating a case of measles after the State Public Health Laboratory confirmed a positive test for the illness in a resident of the East Tennessee.    While the investigation is currently centered in East Tennessee, all Tennesseans should read more
TDH Joins Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship Program
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is now participating in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program. U.S. Army Operations and Information Technology Manager Caitlin Whitmire is now serving in the TDH Division of Health Disparities read more
Tennessee Issues 1st Maternal Mortality Report
Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019
TENNESSEE ISSUES FIRST MATERNAL MORTALITY REPORT Maternal Mortality Review Committee Makes Recommendations for Saving Lives   NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health today issued the first Maternal Mortality Review report, Tennessee Maternal Mortality Review of 2017 Maternal Deaths. This read more
February is Teen Dating Violence in Tennessee
Monday, Feb 11, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2019 CONTACT: Elizabeth Hart 615-741-3446 Elizabeth.Hart@tn.gov JOIN EFFORTS TO PREVENT TEEN DATING VIOLENCE IN TENNESSEE February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Love shouldn’t hurt. Healthy relationships consist of trust, honesty, read more
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2019   CONTACT: Elizabeth Hart 615-741-3446 Elizabeth.Hart@tn.gov    A PAP TEST AND A VACCINE MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE    January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on your health! The Tennessee read more
TDH CONTINUES RESPONSE TO HEPATITIS A OUTBREAK
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2018 TDH CONTINUES RESPONSE TO HEPATITIS A OUTBREAK Tennesseans Most at Risk Urged to Get Vaccinated NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health continues to investigate and respond to a hepatitis A outbreak impacting the state with more than 400 read more
TDH Urges Tennesseans at Risk for Hepatitis A to Get Vaccinated Now
Thursday, Jul 19, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2018   CONTACT: Elizabeth Hart  615-741-3446 Elizabeth.Hart@tn.gov      TDH URGES TENNESSEANS AT RISK FOR HEPATITIS A TO GET VACCINATED NOW   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is investigating a hepatitis A outbreak in Nashville, Chattanooga and read more
February is American Heart Month
Friday, Feb 01, 2019
Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, remains the leading global cause of death with more than 17.9 million deaths each year. That number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030. Chances are, we all know someone affected by heart disease and stroke, because about read more
Infant Pertussis in Tennessee
Tuesday, Oct 03, 2017
In Tennessee so far this year, 24 infants under 3 months of age have been diagnosed with pertussis or whooping cough. 19 have been hospitalized. These numbers are not unprecedented, but are too high. There is a simple, effective wat to prevent neonatal pertussis: vaccinate mothers with tetanus- read more
Respiratory Illness Prevention and Control
Tuesday, Oct 03, 2017
"With the arrival of fall in Tennessee, children are back in school. With the return to school, comes the expected increase in respiratory illnesses. Although many respiratory illnesses are merely an inconvenienve, the population impact of these diseases can be significant and warrants the sharing read more
Help Control Mosquitoes that Spread Diseases
Wednesday, Jun 01, 2016
Aside from being itchy and annoying, the bite of an infected female mosquito (Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus) can spread dengue, chikungunya, or Zika viruses. People become infected with dengue, chikungunya, or Zika after being bitten by and infected mosquito. Femaie mosquitoes lay several read more
Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites
Sunday, May 01, 2016
Mosquitoes spread Zika and other viruses. Daytime is the most dangerous, mosquitoes that spread Zika are aggressive daytime biters. They can also bite at night. Use insect repellent, it works! Look for the following active ingredients: deet, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para,menthane read more
Rabies Vaccinations Crucial in Preventing Deaths
Thursday, Mar 31, 2016
Health, Agriculture & TWRA Leaders Ask Tennesseans to Help Fight Deadly Disease NASHVILLE – In the first three months of this year, the Tennessee Department of Health State Public Health Laboratory has confirmed rabies in three wild animals and five pet dogs and cats. The deadly disease is read more
Teen Pregnancy Continues To Decline in Tennessee
Wednesday, May 04, 2016
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health is observing National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in communities across the state this May to raise awareness about the impact of teen pregnancy as well as education and prevention efforts. Special emphasis will be given on May 4, 2016 when TDH read more
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