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2026 TNSTRONG Youth Summit Celebrates 10 Years of a Youth-Led Movement to Advance Nicotine-Free Lifestyles

Tuesday, Jul 07, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health will welcome more than 650 teen advocates from across the state to the TNSTRONG Youth Summit, an annual tobacco prevention conference, from July 19 to July 21, 2026, at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Charter St., in Chattanooga, Tenn. read more

Heat Safety Encouraged as Extreme Temperatures Impact Tennessee

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Extreme heat is predicted for many parts of Tennessee over the next several days and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging everyone to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses. “Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for older adults and read more

Tennessee Department of Health Urges Tennesseans to Take Precautions Against Ticks

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the many beautiful state parks and other amazing locations Tennessee has to offer. “This is a great time read more

PUTNAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZES ORGANIZATIONS TAKING THE NICOTINE FREE COMMUNITIES PLEDGE

Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026

COOKEVILLE, TENN. – Last November the Putnam County Health Department launched the Nicotine-Free Communities campaign. This initiative encourages local governments, organizations, and business owners to pledge to be a tobacco-free space and take a step toward promoting a healthier community. The read more

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

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