Regular screenings for cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, and heart disease catch issues early—when they're most treatable. Visit your local health department or talk to your provider about the screenings you need.
Tennessee's County Health Departments are vital to communities! From essential health services to wellness and prevention programs, dedicated healthcare staff work tirelessly to ensure Tennesseans have access to the resources they need to lead healthy lives.
A few basic health services include: breast and cervical cancer screenings, breastfeeding support, community health access and navigation, dental and oral health services, health education, immunizations, newborn screenings, nutrition counseling, pregnancy testing, tobacco cessation, tuberculosis control, vital records access, voter registration, well-child screenings, & WIC (Women, Infants & Children).
Telehealth services are also available at county health departments, and appointments are quick and convenient.
- Tennessee Department of Health Certifies Updated COPA Terms in Agreement Serving Northeast Tennessee
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- Tennessee Department of Health Confirms Three Additional Measles Cases
- Tennessee Department of Health Announces Third Round of ‘Healthcare Resiliency’ Grants
- Tennessee Department of Health Confirms 1st Measles Case in the State
- Cox Promoted to Assistant Commissioner at Tennessee Department of Health

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For special disability assistance contact Luvenia Harrison, ADA Coordinator / Civil Rights Compliance Officer, TDH, Luvenia.Harrison@tn.gov.
For citizens with disabilities- TTY (Tennessee Relay Services)