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TNAFP’s Tar Wars Winner Recognized on the TN State Senate Floor

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 0270 By Hensley A RESOLUTION to recognize Georgia Willow Jones as the first-place winner of the 2017 Tennessee Tar Wars Poster Contest. WHEREAS, protecting, promoting, and improving the health and prosperity of the people of the State of...

Attention TennCare Prescribing Providers

This notice is to advise you of information/changes/updates regarding the TennCare Pharmacy Program. TennCare Pharmacy Update Notice We encourage you to read this notice thoroughly and contact Magellan’s Pharmacy Support Center (866-434-5520) should you have...

Electronic Death Registration for Tennessee

In the coming weeks, the Tennessee Department of Health Office of Vital Records will be implementing a new electronic death registration system. Trainings will be offered in multiple locations across the state, as well as online. If you are interested in participating...

Recent Mumps Outbreak Causes Concern

Mumps Immunizations Needed to Protect Adults and Children NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mumps, the illness many associate with childhood, can infect people of all ages and has been on the rise as some neglect to immunize themselves or their children. The Tennessee Department of...

Reportable Diseases for 2017

Tennessee Department of Health has updated the reportable diseases, reporting guidance, and reporting form for 2017. Letter from Commissioner Dreyzehner 2017 List of Reportable Diseases in Tennessee: For Healthcare Providers (Page 1), For Laboratories (Page 2) 2017...

Tennessee 2016 Kids Count Profile

Tennessee’s ranking on overall child well-being slipped from 36 to 38, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2016 KIDS COUNT® Data Book Tennessee 2016 Kids Count Profile KIDS COUNT Data Book