Overton Nicotine-Free Initiative Helps Smokers Drop Habit
The Overton County Health Department launching a new Nicotine-Free Communities Initiative, providing information and resources to those struggling to quit using tobacco products. Upper Cumberland Regional Tobacco Coordinator Lindsay Bice-Shirley said the initiative hopes to raise awareness around tobacco and encouraging the use of cessation programs in the region. Bice-Shirley said organizations that pledge to […]
Overton Health Department, Schools Partner For Flu Shots
The Overton County Health Department and Overton County School System will partner to protect kids and adults against wintertime flu. Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said the clinics are held at the schools every year. Reeder said the clinics are a great opportunity for the Health Department to get out and about and give […]
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 […]
Commissioners Approve New Overton Health Department
Overton County Commissioners voted Monday night to construct a new health department complex on a 12-acre plot, off Highway 111. County Executive Steven Barlow said the county will pay some $432,000 for its match of a state grant. He said the grant will cover some $7 million. Barlow said the land behind Tractor Supply provides […]
TCAT Livingston: No Measles Danger
The story of a public health emergency at TCAT Livingston Thursday is simply a false rumor. In a statement Thursday afternoon, a TCAT Livingston spokesperson said a student arrived for class Thursday, feeling sick. When directed to go home, the student reported she had been in contact with someone who had the measles. “TCAT Livingston […]
It’s Flu Vaccine Time, Overton Health Department Outlines Importance
The time is now to get your flu shot. Overton County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said the spread of influenza will soon increase. Reeder said as the weather gets colder, more people gather causing transmissions to rise. “We strongly recommend the flu vaccine to help prevent illness and the spread of influenza,” Reeder […]
Overton Health Department Ordering Pediatric COVID Vaccines
The Overton County Health Department is gearing up for pediatric COVID vaccines. Nursing Director Megan Reeder said the order has already been placed for the pediatric Pfizer vaccine. “We hope to maybe get that sometime this week,” Reeder said. “Obviously then we’ll have to wait for protocols to role out to get ready to do […]
Live In Livingston Plans To Return In July
Livingston is planning to bring bring live music back to Central Park after taking 2020 off because of the pandemic. The event is called Live in Livingston and it would happen from July until October. Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said planning has to begin now because you cannot wait to book quality performers. “We’re […]
Healthcare Workers Recognized By Overton School Board
Overton County School Board recognized school nurses and the county health department for their efforts throughout the pandemic. During Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, each healthcare worker received a rose as a token of appreciation. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said regular instruction would not be possible without their help. “You all were such […]
Underage Vaccinations Not Available At Overton Health Department
The Overton County Health Department does not have the means to vaccinate residents under 18 years of age. The 1-C phase of COVID vaccinations begin next week, and expand to 16-year-olds with certain medical conditions. Nursing Director Megan Reeder said the county only has access to the Moderna vaccine, which is limited to adults. “We […]
