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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 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 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 read more