Jackson Health Department Expansion Match Approved
The Jackson County Commission approved a $116,400 budget amendment Monday to cover the local matching requirement for a Health Department expansion grant. Mayor Jim Morgan presented the request to transfer money from the county general fund balance. The move ensures that all project-related expenses are handled through a single financial source. “When we got the […]
Lice Risk Increases With School Resuming, Easy To Spread
Students and parents alike should be prepared for lice as school resumes across the Upper Cumberland. Overton County Health Department’s Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said lice are small bugs that live on the hair. Reeder said there is a stigma around lice, but it does not need to be there because its spread is based […]
DeKalb Breaks Ground On New Health Department Building
Shovels hit the dirt in DeKalb County Wednesday, as the new Health Department building project celebrated its ground breaking. DeKalb County Health Department Director Michael Railling said the Health Department had some 6,000 visits over the last year. Railling said the department outgrew the old building, and its modern replacement will be better equipped to […]
Putnam Commission Purchases Land For Future Health Department Growth
Putnam County Commission approved the purchase of additional land next to the Health Department for future expansion. Mayor Randy Porter said this comes as a separate need to the recent addition at the facility. He said the county has to plan for issues with future growth and the need for additional parking. “At some point […]
Putnam County Needs Additional Funds For Health Department Expansion
The Putnam County Health Department expansion on hold as county officials wait on guidance from the state. A $600,000 state grant and $850,000 of the county’s federal COVID money was budgeted for the project. Mayor Randy Porter said the anticipated cost increased to some $3 million causing a pause in the process. “We’re looking to […]
Health Departments Offering Free Flu Shots Starting Wednesday
Health Departments across the state will begin offering free flu vaccines Wednesday as part of a statewide initiative to “Fight Flu ’22.” Overton County Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said they hope it serves as an incentive for more people to get their shots. “We know that time and often insurance or money can be a […]
Van Buren To Take First Step In Health Department Renovations
Van Buren County Commissioners approved using some federal grant funding to pay for an asbestos study at the health department. The approval comes as the first step in potentially remodeling the department, starting with electrical and plumbing. Public Health County Director Angela Slaven said this does not obligate the county to pay for anything, just […]
Overton Health Department Continuing Flu Shot Clinics At Schools
Overton County Health Department continuing its efforts to increase the opportunities to receive a flu shot ahead of flu season. The Department has been setting of vaccine clinics at Overton schools last week and will do so again next week. Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said the goal is to get more people vaccinated against the […]
Fentress Health Department To Get New Canopy
Fentress County has taken the next step to get a new canopy at its Health Department. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the plans for this replacement were actually set for last year, but the county ran out of time. He said that the current canopy is several years old. “We actually are going to […]
Putnam COVID Testing And Vaccinations Moving Back To Health Department
COVID vaccinations and testing will move from the Putnam County Fairgrounds back to the County Health Department Wednesday. County Health Director Lisa Bumbalough said the department administers about 32 vaccinations a day, which can be accommodated at the County Services Drive office. “Our goal has been to transition back to the health department when we […]
