Alcohol-related deaths are on the rise in the Volunteer State, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Health, matching a nationwide trend. State data shows alcohol-attributable deaths in Tennessee increased more than 24% from 2019 to 2023. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol-related deaths in women aged …
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is reminding families across the state that now is the time to make immunizations a priority. With students on summer break and families enjoying camps, pools, and outdoor fun, this is an ideal time for parents to ensure their children are fully vaccinated before heading back to school in …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed three additional cases of measles in the state. This brings the total number of confirmed measles cases in Tennessee to four in 2025. One of the newly confirmed cases is connected to Tennessee’s initial measles case reported on March 21. No further details are available regarding Tennessee’s confirmed …
A new bipartisan bill, introduced on February 28, addresses the issue of Tennessee families providing regular caregiving without income. In March 2024, the Tennessee Department of Health reported that one in four adults in Tennessee cares for a friend or family member. The coalition recently worked with lawmakers to introduce a new bill that mandates …
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Some southern states are dealing with a current outbreak, including a large number of cases in Texas. For protection, it is highly recommended that your child receives two doses of the MMR vaccine. Visit your local Tennessee Health Department …
The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All county health departments in Tennessee provide free flu vaccines to the public, with hours and location information available at health.tn.gov/local. All six months and older Tennesseans are …
Marion County Health Expo will be held on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the courthouse square in Jasper. There will be seatbelt checks, anti-drug materials, drinking and driving materials, and more. They hope to see a great turnout, so be sure to join them. The Marion County Health Expo is …
UT Extension, Coordinated School Health, and TDOH will present the Marion County Health Expo this fall. It will be on September 28, 2024, from 9am-1pm CST around courthouse square in Jasper. They are looking for anyone involved in the healthcare industry, anyone who sells healthcare products or self-care products, food trucks, and entertainment such as …
The Tennessee Department of Health has announced a third child has died from the flu in Tennessee this season. The child’s death occurred during the week between Jan. 14 and Jan. 20. Three pediatric influenza-related deaths have been reported in Tennessee this flu season. The season began on Oct. 1, 2023. The first pediatric death …
Tennessee Emergency Agency and the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) have confirmed at least 14 people have died as a result of this week’s winter storm. One person died in a vehicle crash on Wednesday near mile-marker 155 on Interstate 24 in Marion County.
