Tennessee’s Local Health Departments offer vital services to keep you and your family healthy—screenings, WIC, nutrition help & more. 📍 Find services near you: health.tn.gov/local. #HealthyTennessee #CommunityCare #PublicHealthServices #PublicHealthServices #CommunityCare

Starting off the day with our first stop for the Red Sand Project! We will be in Kingsport at 1 if you would like to help bring awareness. TN Dept. of Health ****************** #RedSandProject #ithastostop #ithastostoptn #redsandprojecttn

📢 Your voice matters! If you get a call from TN BRFSS, answer it—your responses help shape programs & policies for a healthier Tennessee. 📧Questions? [email protected]. 🔗tn.gov/health/health-…. #TNBRFSS #HealthyTennessee #PublicHealthMatters

🎉 Big congrats to our TDH nominees for the Governor’s Excellence in Service Awards! ⭐ Cameron Taylor – East Region ⭐ Becky LaPointe – West Region ⭐ Paige Harden – West Region ⭐ Jayne Harper – Northeast Region Thank you for going above & beyond for TN! 👏

📚✏️ Back-to-school season is here! Don’t forget one key item—immunizations. ✅ Make sure your child is protected and ready to thrive. Visit your provider or local health department today! #BackToSchool

📚Heading back to class? Make sure your child is ready! 🩺 Walk-in clinics (no appt needed): 📍 Unicoi Co. – Aug 5 | 4:30–7 PM 📍 Johnson Co. – Aug 14 | 2–7 PM ✅ Immunizations (+ PreK lead testing in Johnson Co.) Bring current shot record! #BackToSchool #TNHealth #NERegionTN

📢 TOMORROW: Hawkins Co.–Church Hill Health Dept. is hosting a Family & Maternal Health Walk-In Clinic! 🗓️ Aug 4 | 4–6 PM EST 📍 No appointment needed Confidential & convenient care for all. For more info: (423) 357-5341 #NERegionTN #TNHealth

The Washington Co. Health Department (HD) will offer prenatal classes on Thursday, August 14, in both English and Spanish. There is no cost to attend, and participants will receive a gift at each class! Call the Washington Co. HD at (423)975-2200 for more info. #NERegionTN

We celebrate Gov. Lee’s appointment and swearing in Dr. John Dunn as Interim Commissioner of the TN Dept. of Health! With 20+ years in public health and expertise in zoonotic & foodborne diseases, we’re excited for the leadership Dr. Dunn brings to this role. #TNHealth #TDH

📢 We’re hiring at TDH! 🩺Physician – Putnam Co. 🦷Regional Dental Director – Madison Co. Lead meaningful change in public health! 🔗 Apply now: Physician: stateoftn-careers.ttcportals.com/jobs/16446596-…. Dentist: stateoftn-careers.ttcportals.com/jobs/16439626-…. #MakeMondaysMatter #PublicHealth #TNJobs #NowHiring

The Unicoi County Health Department is hosting a Drive Through Baby Shower for expecting mothers, parents, caregivers, and children ages birth to five. For more info, call the Unicoi County Health Department at (423) 743-9103. #NERegionTN

🚧 Big news for Dickson Co.! Last month, local leaders broke ground on the new Dickson Co. Health Dept.—a major step for access & care in the Mid-Cumberland Region. 🏥 Funded by the Healthcare Resiliency Program (HRP) 🔗 tn.gov/health/hrp. #HRP #MCRegionTN

🗓️ Mark your calendars! The 5th Annual Upper Cumberland Emergency Preparedness Expo is Sept. 13 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. CT — and it’s FREE! ✅ 70+ agencies ✅ Safety demos ✅ Giveaways, food trucks & family fun More info: (931) 520-4294 #UCRegionTN #EmergencyPreparedness #FamilyFun

🤱 Breastmilk supports healthy growth & development. TN PRAMS 2023 data shows 35% of TN moms breastfed <8 weeks. Experts recommend 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding. Need help? TN health depts have trained Breastfeeding Experts. 🔗 tn.gov/breastfeeding #TNPRAMS

Friday morning at UT-Chattanooga, the Health Department celebrated a significant achievement alongside partners from across the Southeast: Tennessee is the only state where all 89 local health departments, along with two metro health departments, have been recognized as

In 2022, 73% of sleep-related infant deaths in TN were preventable. Follow the ABCs of Safe Sleep: 🍼 Alone — No blankets, toys, or people 😴 Back — Always place baby on their back 🛏️ Crib — Firm, flat mattress Every sleep counts. Let’s keep TN babies safe. #SafeSleepTN

🎉👶 The 10th Annual Community Baby Shower is Sat, Aug 23! Hosted by Rutherford Co. Health Dept., this event supports expectant parents & new families with: 🎁Resources & giveaways 🤰Parenting info 🍼Local health support 📞615-898-7880 ext. 0433 #MCRegionTN

The Washington Co. Health Dept.(HD) will offer prenatal classes on Newborn Care on Thurs., Sept. 11, in both English & Spanish. There is no cost to attend, & participants will receive a gift at each class! Call the Washington Co. HD at (423) 975-2200 for more info. #NERegionTN

Tennessee’s local health departments are here for you—every step of the way. 🤰👶 From prenatal care to WIC & breastfeeding support, we offer resources to keep families healthy. 📍 Find services near you: health.tn.gov/local. #MaternalHealth #HealthyMomsHealthyBabies

About 1 in 8 adults in TN reported having cancer (2023 TN BRFSS). 🩺 Early detection saves lives—know your history, talk to your doctor & stay up to date on screenings. Small steps now = better outcomes later. #TNBRFSS #CancerAwareness #HealthyTennessee