NASHVILLE (July 17) — As Tennesseans enjoy outdoor activities this summer, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds everyone to take simple and preventive steps to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases. more

WASHINGTON, DC (November 29) — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced a partnership to distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the country. In a letter sent to local education agencies (LEAs) by ED, school districts are being encouraged to order tests directly from the federal government to be made available to students, parents, staff, and school communities. more

HUNTINGDON — The Carroll County Health Department will participate in the statewide Fight Flu ’23 effort on Nov. 1, 2023, and provide free flu shots to all Tennesseans who are eligible, six-months and older. more

Join the Carroll County Health Department for its Fall Health Fest October 20, 2023, 3-5 p.m. There will be free chili, hot dogs, and other snacks as well as games for the kids. more

Stacker, a data-driven news organization, recently compiled a list of Tennessee counties with the highest cancer rates from 2016-2020, using data from the CDC to consider the cancer rate per 100,000 people and the age-adjusted rate per 100,000 people. Carroll and Henry counties both ranked high on the list. more

While Tennessee children soak up their last few weeks of summer vacation — swimming, going to camps, or just spending time outside — it is time for parents to make sure their children are ready to return to school with up-to-date immunizations. more