Department of Health
Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, Commissioner
TDOH Headlines
Swine Flu/ H1N1 Influenza
Sporadic cases of H1N1 flu continue to be detected in the United States and other parts of the world. The Tennessee Department of Health continues to encourage H1N1 flu vaccinations as the first and most important step in protecting against flu activity next season.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
President Barack Obama recently signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which is an unprecedented effort to improve health services and the economy, and create or save millions of jobs. Included in the package is $155 million for health clinics across the country. The Tennessee Department of Health will serve as a clearing house for information regarding how these dollars will impact our state and public health services.
Featured Items
Flooding and Public Health
Protect your health during clean up and recovery following flooding in Tennessee.
Commercial Breeders Act
The Division of Animal Welfare will ensure compliance with the new law passed in 2009.
New Required Immunizations
New immunizations rules are effective for those who attend child care, pre-school, school and college.
Health Alerts and Recalls
Learn more about latest information on health alerts and products recalls.
Vaccinate Pets to Prevent Rabies
Tennessee law requires rabies vaccination for both dogs and cats. These vaccinations protect you and your family from rabies as well as your pets. Learn more about rabies prevention.
TVA Kingston Coal Ash Spill
Information about the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant coal ash spill in Roane County, Tennessee.
MRSA (Methicillin-resistant staph aureus)
Important tips on prevention and recognizing symptoms, plus toolkits for parents, teachers, coaches and more.
2010 County Health Rankings
The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released the 2010 County Health Rankings. It is the first report to rank the overall health of the counties in all 50 states – more than 3,000 total – by using a standard formula to measure how healthy people are and how long they live.
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