COVID Vaccines And Testing Moving To Putnam Co. Health Department
COVID testing and vaccinations are moving back to the Putnam County Health Department from the county fairgrounds starting next week. Self-testing will run Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PCR testing moves to Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Vaccines will be administered Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. […]
Putnam Co. Celebrates National EMS Week With Saturday Community Fair
Putnam County celebrates National EMS Week this Saturday. EMS Chief Tommy Copeland said emergency personnel are hosting a community fair to show people what it is like to work the job. “We’re going to have some demonstrations and some ambulances and the bus,” Copeland said. “Weather permitted, we’re going to have Erlanger’ aircraft. We’re also […]
Putnam Co. Offering On Site Vaccine Clinics For Businesses
The Putnam County Health Department is now offering free on site vaccination clinics for businesses. Mayor Randy Porter said business owners can call (931)-646-INFO to have health workers come on location to vaccinate employees. “Employees that work those hours that the vaccination sites are open and can’t come, we go to them, do to 200 […]
Putnam Co. Discounted Rabies Vaccine Clinics Begin Saturday
A different type of vaccine clinic is starting in Putnam County this Saturday. It is time to get your cats and dogs vaccinated for rabies. The Putnam County Health Department is partnering with local veterinarians for three weekends of $10 rabies shots. Environmental Health Specialist Tiffany Johnson said vaccinated pets have a lower chance of […]
COVID Vaccine Wait Time Down In Putnam
If you are in the group eligible for COVID vaccinations, you could sign up today and get vaccinated today. That is according to Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. 1-C vaccinations continue at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. The number of those 65-70 who have received the vaccine has been lower than expected. “Only about 54 percent, […]
Putnam Co Begins 75+ Vaccinations Saturday
The Putnam County Health Department will begin vaccinating seniors 75 years of age and older against COVID Saturday. Residents can make an appointment now online at the Putnam CountyTN.Gov website. On Saturday, vaccinations will be provided in the heart of Cookeville at the Putnam County Building Codes Department next to Avery Trace School. Appointments will […]
COVID Drive Thru Testing Tuesday Only Next 2 Weeks
COVID Drive-thru testing times will be reduced beginning Monday. The state is making the change to reduce the amount of time spent on COVID testing so health department workers can begin vaccinating residents. Testing will also not take place on holidays. Over the holidays, drive-thru testing will only take place Tuesday at the Putnam County […]
Extended COVID Testing Hours Monday
Extended hours for COVID testing in Putnam County will be available Monday and next Monday. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said this extension is happening because there will be no COVID testing on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Bumbalough said testing at the Putnam Fairgrounds will run from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM on […]
Putnam Fairgrounds Hosting Free Flu Shot Event
Tennessee is making a push to get more people across the state vaccinated for the flu this season. That push brings the 3rd annual Fight Flu TN event to the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Thursday for free, drive-thru flu vaccines. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said it is even more important this year […]
Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots at Three Putnam Schools
The Putnam County Health Department will hold a drive-by flu shot event Monday at three schools. Anyone is welcome to get a free flu shot at either Burks Elementary, Upperman Middle School or Jere Whitson Elementary from 3pm-7pm Monday. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said during the pandemic it’s important to protect everyone’s […]
