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 […]
Putnam Health Department Moving COVID Clinic Back To Fairgrounds
COVID testing and vaccination clinic through the Putnam County Health Department will relocate to the fairgrounds starting Monday. The entrance for both testing and vaccines will be on Walnut Avenue. COVID PCR testing will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. COVID self-testing available Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to […]
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. Vaccine Drive-Thru Changing Hours Of Operation
Putnam County’s drive-thru vaccination site at the fairgrounds is changing its hours. Starting this week, the South Walnut Avenue location will operate Monday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday noon to 6:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to noon. Antone 16 and older is eligible to be vaccinated in Putnam County. No pre-registration is […]
Putnam Opens Up Vaccinations To Everyone Age 16 And Up
Putnam County will open up COVID vaccinations to anyone age 16 and above starting Wednesday. Mayor Randy Porter said the county wants to open up vaccinations to everyone who wants to take it after moving quickly through the 55 and up age group and the 2a-b phase. Porter said the county is receiving larger amounts […]
TTU Health Services Becoming Campus Vaccination Site
Tennessee Tech Student Health Services is set to become a vaccination location. President Phil Oldham said the university should be receiving and administering vaccines in about two weeks. “They will follow the state of Tennessee’s phasing and criteria schedule,” Oldham said. “But it will allow a much more convenient location for the campus community to […]
CRMC Will Likely Begin Vaccinations Once Supply Increases
Cookeville Regional will likely begin vaccinating citizens when vaccine supplies become more plentiful. CEO Paul Korth said in the early stages, it made more sense for the Health Departments to be the primary provider. “As soon as there is plenty of vaccine available, we will step in and help,” Korth said. “Right now, there is […]
Jackson County Health Department Offering Preferred Route For Vaccinations
The Jackson County Health Department is asking residents to take a different route to help with COVID vaccine traffic. The health department is asking residents getting vaccinated to use the Free State Road end of North Murray Street. The health department will be on residents left hand side, vaccinations and testing will be under the […]
Many Fears Of COVID Vaccine Not Supported By Evidence
According to the state health department, over 270,000 Tennesseans have been vaccinated, but a fear of vaccines still remains. Upper Cumberland Medical Society Member Dr. James Gray said those worried should not be. Gray said evidence supports that it is safer to be vaccinated then to risk contracting COVID. “I have not seen any reliable […]
Overton Tops 600 Vaccines Administered
Since the first COVID vaccination in Overton County in late December, 604 total doses have been administered. Megan Reeder is the Overton County Health Department Nursing Director. Reeder said during a press conference Friday that COVID vaccines are currently very limited. “Demand for these vaccines is great,” Reeder said. “But, we are pleased to see […]
