12-Step Wellness Course Set To Create New Healthy Habits
A new 12-step wellness program coming to White and Warren Counties at the start of the new year, promoting healthier diet and lifestyle choices. White County Health Department Public Health Educator Ashley Roberts said the 12 Steps to a New You class allows participants to set health goals for themselves weekly, building on each goal […]
White County Health Construction on Time, Despite Weather
Construction on the new White County Health Department is still on schedule, despite weather challenges. White County County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said once the ground work is completed, construction crews can begin the actual building construction. Robinson said despite some rain, he believes the ground prep should be completed by the end October. “When […]
White County Purchasing Land For Health Department
White County moving forward with the purchase of three acres for the county health department at a price tag of some $380,000. The land located on Old Smithville Highway North. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the project has been in the works for several years. “That money will be reimbursed back to the county […]
White Co. Moves To Ages 16 And Up For COVID Vaccines
The White County Health Department has moved to ages 16 and up for COVID vaccinations. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the move is effective immediately. The county currently has supplies of the Pfizer vaccine. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting the state’s COVID-19 web page.
White And Warren Extend COVID Vaccines To 70 Years Old
White and Warren County Health Departments have begun the process of vaccinating those 70 years and older, according to the Tennessee State Health Department. Both counties are the first in the region to vaccinate those 70 or older.
White County Executive Reaching Out On Vaccines
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson is asking for anyone 75 years or older to please contact the White County Health Department if they want the COVID vaccine. Robinson has the same message for anyone in group 1a1, 1a2 and 1b to please reach out to the health department because White County does not want […]
White Co COVID Testing Back To Health Department
White County will be moving COVID testing back to the health department beginning next week from the Agriculture Building at the Sparta Fairgrounds. No appointment is needed to get tested and testing is available from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The White County Health Department said the space at the Agriculture Building was needed to […]
White County Completes Two Capitol Projects
White County has completed two capitol projects, an expansion to its health department and the bridge replacement for Robert Matthews Highway. The commission approved the remaining appropriations for both projects Monday to balance the budget. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said about 1,500 square feet of examination rooms were added to the health department to […]
