NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health has received a $5M competitive federal grant to fund community and clinical programs that improve Tennessee’s maternal health outcomes, TDH announced today.
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Tuesday, September 06, 2022 | 11:00am
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Friday, August 19, 2022 | 10:00am
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022 | 02:00pm
NASHVILLE – 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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Monday, August 15, 2022 | 01:30pm
NASHVILLE – 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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Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | 12:30pm
NASHVILLE – 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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Monday, June 20, 2022 | 02:00pm
NASHVILLE, 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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Wednesday, June 01, 2022 | 03:00pm
NASHVILLE – 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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Monday, May 09, 2022 | 01:00pm
NASHVILLE – 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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Friday, May 06, 2022 | 09:00am
NASHVILLE - 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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Tuesday, May 03, 2022 | 09:00am
NASHVILLE – 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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Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 01:17pm
NASHVILLE – 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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Friday, April 22, 2022 | 10:00am
NASHVILLE – 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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Thursday, March 03, 2022 | 12:10pm
NASHVILLE – 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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Tuesday, March 01, 2022 | 09:00am
NASHVILLE – 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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Friday, February 18, 2022 | 10:00am
NASHVILLE – 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.