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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the resignation of Health Commissioner Dr. Ralph Alvarado, naming John Dunn as the interim successor.
Metro Public Health officials are warning the public after a sudden spike in deadly overdoses, primarily in the East ...
The bill would add alpha-gal syndrome to the Tennessee Department of Health's list of reportable conditions and diseases. Author: Chris Salvemini Published: 6:19 PM EST February 13, 2025 ...
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Friday a "key leadership transition" at the Tennessee Department of Health. Dr. Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, will step down after nearly three years of service ...
The bill would add alpha-gal syndrome to the Tennessee Department of Health's list of reportable conditions and diseases. Author: Chris Salvemini Published: 6:19 PM EST February 13, 2025 ...
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County Health Department cut the ribbon on its new vaccination building on Friday. The two-line drive-thru vaccination site was funded by a COVID-19 ...
The department added that there is no evidence of sustained measles transmission in the community or state. Across the U.S., there are over 700 measles cases in 25 states with two confirmed ...
Nearly 400 new jobs are coming to Fayette County as a former Kellogg’s plant is slated to become a home for a health food manufacturer, state leaders said Friday. Vibrant ...
Shelby County Health Dept. extends Saturday services for birth certificates and other programs to assist families during back ...
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) is currently investigating the Tennessee Department of Health confirmed the first case of measles in the county in the year 2025.
Two Knox County children were hospitalized with La Crosse virus this month, marking the first cases of the year, according to ...