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Local Health Departments Join Tennessee Quit Week to Promote Smoking Cessation as a Healthy Start to 2026

Monday, Jan 05, 2026

Tennessee Quit Week is Jan. 5 to Jan. 9, 2026, and the Putnam County Health Department is encouraging smokers to take a life-changing step for their health, their families, and their future and join a local smoking cessation program. “The start of a new year is a time to make meaningful changes,” read more

Early Detection is the Best Protection Against Breast & Lung Cancer

Monday, Oct 27, 2025

EARLY DETECTION IS THE BEST PROTECTION! This October and November, Putnam County, Tennessee, celebrates the annual Pink & Pearl Campaign. This October and November, the Putnam County Health Department is promoting breast and lung cancer awareness with the sixth annual Pink & Pearl read more

2025 TNSTRONG Youth Summit Poster Contest Winners

Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025

The 2025 TNSTRONG Youth Summit held July 13 to July 15, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tenn., provided 586 participants from across Tennessee with an opportunity to learn from leading tobacco prevention experts and to network with like-minded peers. The Summit’s goal was to fuel and equip participants to read more