Department of Health
John J. Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, Commissioner

TDH Headlines

Protect Yourself Against
Ticks and Mosquitoes

Get tips to from a TDH expert to prevent illnesses spread by tick and mosquito bites.

Safe Sleep For Your Baby

The Tennessee Department of Health encourages you to follow the “ABCs of Safe Sleep” to help save infant lives.

Multistate Meningitis Outbreak Investigation

The Tennessee Department of Health is working with other state and federal health officials to investigate a multi-state outbreak of infections first identified September 18, 2012. The outbreak has been associated with products from New England Compounding Center. Click here for the latest information on this investigation.

Featured Items

Women's Health Week
TDH celebrates National Women’s Health Week May 12-18, 2013, a time set aside to make the health of women a priority.

Tennessee Healthy Meetings Guidelines
TDH nutrition specialists have developed guidelines to help you place food orders that will help keep you and your coworkers healthy at work.

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is a growing problem in the United States and refers to babies born dependent on powerful drugs taken by their mothers during pregnancy.

Electronic Notification for Licensed
Health Professionals
Tennessee licensed health professionals may now register to receive electronic notice of renewal dates, fee increases and other information.

Restaurant Inspection Scores
TDH is responsible for inspection of food service establishments. Tennessee restaurant inspection scores are available online.

Facility Inspection Survey Findings
The Division of Health Care Facilities is making health care facility survey inspection results available online, beginning with nursing homes.

Pain Management Clinics
By January 1, 2012, all Tennessee pain management clinics must be registered with the State. Pain Clinic Regulation FAQ's

Health Alerts and Recalls
Learn more about latest information on health alerts and products recalls.

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant staph aureus)
Important tips on prevention and recognizing symptoms, plus toolkits for parents, teachers, coaches and more.

State Weekly Surveillance Report

State Weekly Surveillance Report Archive

Foodborne Illness Complaint Hotline
1-800-293-8228