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  • Tennessee's Focus On Public Health For An Aging Population Noted in Federal Award, National Association Designation

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 02:00pm

    NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health is receiving national recognition today in its efforts to advance age-friendly, public health policies and practices statewide in communities and health systems.

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  • Tennesseans Pause for International Overdose Awareness Day

    Thursday, August 31, 2023 | 07:40am

    On this International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, Tennessee pauses to remember the neighbors we have lost to overdose deaths, lift up the families touched by tragedy, and celebrate the brave men and women who have survived overdose and are living examples of recovery.

    Health | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

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  • Tennessee's Healthcare Resiliency & Transformation Commitment Continues In 2nd Round of Grant Awards

    Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 09:30am

    NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health is announcing the second round of grant awards today from the Healthcare Resiliency Program, dedicated to expanding Tennessee’s capacity to provide quality healthcare services.

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  • Tennessee Communities, Local Health Departments Participating in Red Sand Project To End Human Trafficking

    Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 09:45am

    NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health and community partners across the state will come together to participate in the Red Sand Project July 25 to 31, 2023, for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • Back-To-School Planning For Tennessee Parents Includes Updating Immunizations For Their Children

    Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | 09:30am

    NASHVILLE – Tennessee children are currently enjoying their summer break – swimming, going to camps, or just spending time outside – and this is a good time when parents can make sure their children are ready for back-to-school with up-to-date immunizations.

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  • Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Department of Health and Department of Safety and Homeland Security Announce Partnership to Distribute Free Car Hangtags to Help Prevent Heat-Related Child Deaths

    Friday, June 30, 2023 | 04:17pm

    Today Secretary of State Tre Hargett, the Department of Health and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced a statewide partnership to distribute free Baby in the Back hangtags to help prevent heat-related child deaths in cars.

    Safety & Homeland Security | Tennessee Highway Patrol | Health | Driver Services | Tennessee Highway Safety Office

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  • Holt Whitt Named TDH Assistant Commissioner for Legislative Affairs

    Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 10:00am

    NASHVILLE – Holt Whitt has been appointed assistant commissioner for legislative affairs for the Tennessee Department of Health. In this role, Whitt will direct and oversee the department’s legislative efforts and initiatives.

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  • First Grants Awarded in Tennessee's Commitment to Healthcare Resiliency & Transformation

    Friday, May 05, 2023 | 03:15pm

    NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health is announcing the first round of grant awards today from its $230 million Healthcare Resiliency Program to expand Tennessee’s capacity in delivering quality healthcare services.

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  • New Design Available for Tennessee License Plate

    Monday, April 10, 2023 | 01:30pm

    NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health continues its efforts to promote breast cancer awareness today with the premier of a new design for a motor vehicle passenger license plate devoted to raising funds for breast cancer screening services.

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  • New Online Resource Connects Tennesseans In Substance-Use Crisis To local Treatment Services

    Monday, March 06, 2023 | 11:00am

    NASHVILLE – A new substance abuse treatment locator website from the Tennessee Department of Health is available today at FindHelpNowTN.org. This site links individuals directly to care and help if they are struggling with a substance use disorder.

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  • Annual Campaign Supports Tennessee Tobacco Users With Resources For Quitting

    Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 10:44am

    NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state for the eighth annual Tennessee Quit Week, Feb. 20 to 24, to encourage Tennesseans who want to quit using tobacco products to take advantage of the state’s free resource, the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine, 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

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  • Tennessee Promotes “Healthy Communities, Healthy Babies” for National Birth Defects Awareness Month

    Friday, January 13, 2023 | 10:37am

    The Tennessee Department of Health is recognizing National Birth Defects Awareness Month in January 2023 to encourage healthy choices and habits for prospective parents to help lower their risk of having babies born with birth defects.

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  • Gov. Lee Names Dr. Ralph Alvarado Commissioner for TN Department of Health

    Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | 02:46pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Dr. Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), effective January 16. Dr. Alvarado will succeed Interim Health Commissioner Dr. Morgan McDonald, MD, FACP, FAAP.

    Health | Governor Lee

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  • Antibiotic Awareness Week

    Wednesday, November 09, 2022 | 03:05pm

    Nashville - The Tennessee Department of Health is recognizing the critical importance of antibiotics to public health during Antibiotic Awareness Week, Nov. 18 to Nov. 24, 2022, and encouraging Tennesseans to avoid overuse of the infection-fighting drugs.

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  • Olivia Spears Named TDH Assistant Commissioner For Legislative Affairs

    Monday, November 07, 2022 | 10:00am

    NASHVILLE – Olivia Spears, Esq., has been appointed assistant commissioner for legislative affairs for the Tennessee Department of Health. Spears will direct and oversee the department’s legislative efforts and initiatives.

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