Monterey Health Clinic Serving Many, Despite Limited Staff
The Putnam County Health Department has recorded over 1,900 patient encounters at its new Monterey facility since July, successfully bridging a major healthcare transportation gap for eastern county residents. Director Lisa Bumbalough said the eastern expansion was driven by historical data showing hundreds of residents previously had to commute down the mountain for basic medical […]
Pink and Pearl Day Raises Awareness, State Rates High
Friday is Pink and Pearl Day, a chance to bring awareness to breast and lung cancer. Putnam County Health Department Public Health Educator Elizabeth Rooks said the campaign encourages local residents to get screened for both forms of cancer. Rooks said screenings can detect cancer before symptoms appear. “We just want to bring awareness to […]
Local Experts Create New Resource For Parents, Families
The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Putnam have partnered to create the Thrifty Bites Cookbook to support Putnam County’s PEP Foundation. Foundation Executive Director Katelyn Steakley said the Leadership Putnam class created the cookbook for the foundation, with resources for recipes that met myplate.gov standards from Putnam County Health Department nutritionists. Steakley said […]
New Putnam Dementia Navigator Guides Families, Decisions
Putnam County Health Department added a new Dementia Navigator to guide patients and caregivers through next steps after a diagnosis. Dementia Navigator Tracy Bruneau said she will educate the community and spread awareness about all forms of dementia. The program introduces early screenings for dementia and new resources for caregivers and families, such as respite […]
Vaccines Keep Kids Healthy, Some Required For School
Vaccinations need to be part of your back to school checklist. Putnam County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Heidi Corbeil said vaccines are especially important for school age children because of a heightened risk of disease exposure. Corbeil said parents should get their kids vaccinated so they can stay healthy enough to attend school. “At four […]
Department Heads Ask For Additional Employees In Budget
Putnam County Department Heads requested 18 employees during the second meeting of the County Commission’s Budget Committee Monday night. Seven of those requests came from the Sheriff’s Department. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the county’s growth in population demands more manpower. “Our increase in population and demands for service have just astronomically went up, […]
Putnam Election Office In Need Of More Space
Putnam County officials exploring funding options to expand the County Elections Office. Mayor Randy Porter said the existing office was built in 2008. He said that with more people registered to vote in the county than ever, the facility is running short on space. The Putnam County Health Department recently opened its new addition and […]
Putnam Health Department Has Its Long-Awaited Dentist
The Putnam County Health Department will begin providing dental services for the first time in seven years. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said the department will provide full-scale dental service five days a week. That includes cleanings, extractions, fillings, and oral exams. She said the Upper Cumberland is seeing a dental healthcare shortage […]
Ribbon Cutting Thursday For Putnam Health Expansion
The Putnam County Health Department celebrated its $1.8 million expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said the wing will provide isolated testing and treatment for patients with contagious diseases. It will also provide new space for children to receive shots and vaccinations. “Our health department and our health department […]
Tobacco & Smoking Still An Issue In Upper Cumberland Youth
Local Addiction experts say tobacco and cigarette use is still a major issue in the Upper Cumberland, even with the rise of vapes and e-cigarettes. This comes on the heels of a Master Settlement between the state and major tobacco companies that restricts youth marketing of tobacco products, tobacco brand-name merchandise, and tobacco product-sponsored entertainment […]
