Department of Health
John J. Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, Commissioner
Every Baby Deserves a First Birthday
In 2009, 655 babies born in Tennessee died before their first birthdays. These numbers are a call to action for every community, health care provider, teenager, mother and grandmother in Tennessee to learn about behaviors, lifestyle choices and conditions that impact birth outcome. Learn what you can do to make a difference!
Healthy Women
Information about healthy lifestyles, smoking/substance abuse, reproductive health, folic acid, mental health, and chronic disease prevention.
Pregnant
Information on what to expect in your first, second, third trimester, and postpartum, as well as dental care during preganancy.
Statistics and Facts
Click here for statitics, charts, death factors, and fact sheets about infant mortality in Tennessee.
Baby
Information about getting ready for your baby, immunizations, feeding your baby, caring for your baby, handling stress, and what to do if your baby gets sick.
Not 4 UR Mom
Information on Healthy relationships, health behaviors, nutrition, exercise, and self-image for teenagers and young adults.
Governor Bill Haslam
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