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Elizabeth Foy Named TDH Chief of Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 | 02:00pmNASHVILLE – Elizabeth Foy, Esq., has been appointed chief of staff for the Tennessee Department of Health. In this role, she will provide leadership to internal and external priorities that are essential to the department’s overall success.
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Mary Katherine Bratton Named TDH General Counsel
Monday, August 15, 2022 | 01:30pmNASHVILLE – Mary Katherine Bratton, Esq., has been appointed the general counsel for the Tennessee Department of Health, where she will lead an office of five divisions responsible for the legal support of TDH’s bureaus and programs, and the legal work of 36 health-related boards and committees with statewide oversight.
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TDH, Communities Participating In Red Sand Project to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | 12:30pmNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health and community partners across the state will come together during Human Trafficking Awareness Week, July 24-30, to participate in the Red Sand Project.
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TDH Urges Tennesseans to Be Cautious During Extreme Heat and Stay Safe in the Sun
Monday, June 20, 2022 | 02:00pmNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Extreme heat continues to impact the state and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging Tennesseans to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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Dr. Morgan McDonald Named Interim Health Commissioner
Wednesday, June 01, 2022 | 03:00pmNASHVILLE – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Dr. Morgan McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP, as interim commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health, effective Friday, June 3.
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Tennessee Department of Health Announces Best Award Recipients
Monday, May 09, 2022 | 01:00pmNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health, in partnership with the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA), recently awarded hospitals across the state with the BEST Award. The BEST Award stands for Breastfeeding, Early elective delivery reduction, and Safe sleep for Tennessee babies.
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Tennessee Department of Health Recognizes National Nurses Week
Friday, May 06, 2022 | 09:00amNASHVILLE - National Nurses Week begins May 6, and the Tennessee Department of Health is joining the recognition efforts to highlight and promote the work and dedication of public health nurses across Tennessee.
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Elizabeth Foy Named Assistant Commissioner for Legislative Affairs
Tuesday, May 03, 2022 | 09:00amNASHVILLE – Elizabeth Foy, JD, has been appointed assistant commissioner for legislative affairs for the Tennessee Department of Health. In this role, Foy will direct and oversee the department’s legislative efforts and initiatives.
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Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Departing From State Government
Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 01:17pmNASHVILLE – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced that Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey will depart from state government and enter the private sector.
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Jennifer Putnam Named Assistant Commissioner of Health Licensure and Regulation
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 10:00amNASHVILLE – Jennifer Putnam has been appointed assistant commissioner of Health Licensure and Regulation for the Tennessee Department of Health. In this role, Putnam oversees a staff of approximately 350 employees in Health Professional Boards, Health Care Facilities, the Office of Investigations, and Emergency Medical Services.
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TDH Awarded Project To Build Alzheimer's Disease Awareness
Thursday, March 03, 2022 | 12:10pmNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced today it was awarded a two-year project to build capacity to promote Alzheimer's disease awareness. This project will support provider engagement, strategic planning, and public awareness of risk reduction, early diagnosis, and treatment. TDH is one of 16 public health departments awarded this capacity-building opportunity under the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act.
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Tennessee Department of Health Recognizes World Birth Defects Day
Tuesday, March 01, 2022 | 09:00amNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health recognizes World Birth Defects Day on March 3, 2022, joining other birth defect prevention organizations, including the World Health Organization, March of Dimes, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to increase awareness about birth defects.
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Tennessee Department of Health Recognizes Tennessee Quit Week
Friday, February 18, 2022 | 10:00amNASHVILLE – 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 this quit campaign between February 13 – March 4, 2022, with this year’s theme being “My Journey.” The goal is to inspire Tennesseans to live healthier lives by taking advantage of the state’s free resource, the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine, to quit using tobacco products.
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Oral Antiviral Therapeutics More Readily Available In Tennessee
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 | 09:00amNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health continues to receive increased bi-weekly allocations of oral antivirals to treat mild to moderate COVID-19.