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Department of Health Promotes HIV/AIDS Prevention
Released on Mon, Nov 24, 2008 - 3:04 pm underNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health urges Tennesseans to observe the 21st annual World AIDS Day on December 1, 2008 by making sure they know their HIV status. This year’s slogan is “Lead-Empower-Deliver,” stressing the message that everyone can take part in leading the fight against this disease, become empowered with information and work to see that the promise of stopping the pandemic is delivered.
Admissions To Etowah Health Care Center Suspended
Released on Mon, Nov 24, 2008 - 2:55 pm underMcMinn County Nursing Home Cited for Violations
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, has suspended new admissions of residents to the Etowah Health Care Center effective November 21, 2008, and imposed a one-time state civil monetary penalty of $1,500. The state also has recommended that the federal civil penalty be imposed at $3,550 a day until the violations are corrected. A special monitor has been appointed to review the facility’s operations.
Give Thanks to Your Public Health Heroes This November
Released on Fri, Nov 21, 2008 - 4:45 pm underNASHVILLE − As Thanksgiving approaches, the Tennessee Department of Health joins Research!America and leading American public health organizations in asking citizens to give special thanks to their local and state "public health heroes" who work to protect their health throughout the year. The fourth annual Public Health Thank You Day is November 24.
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners Suspends License of Fayetteville Physician
Released on Fri, Nov 21, 2008 - 11:19 am underNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health announces that the Board of Medical Examiners has summarily suspended the license of Samuel M. Ashby, MD, of Fayetteville. As a result of the suspension, Ashby is immediately prohibited from practicing medicine in the state.
Wharton Nursing Home Admissions Suspension Lifted
Released on Wed, Nov 19, 2008 - 1:49 pm underNASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Health announces that the suspension of admissions at Wharton Nursing Home has been lifted. The facility is a 62-bed licensed nursing home located at 55 West Lake Road in Pleasant Hill. The Department confirmed the facility has returned to substantial compliance for state licensing purposes, and the deficient practices and conditions have been corrected as stated in the facility’s plan of correction, which was approved by federal and state authorities.
Tennesseans Join Millions of Americans in Saying “No Thanks” to Cigarettes on November 20
Released on Tue, Nov 18, 2008 - 11:09 am underNASHVILLE − This year’s Great American Smokeout will take place November 20, 2008, to encourage smokers to quit for 24 hours in the hope they may quit for good. The Tennessee Department of Health encourages tobacco users to call the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669 to set a plan for how to quit.
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners Suspends License of Nashville Physician
Released on Thu, Nov 13, 2008 - 2:32 pm underNASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Health announces that the Board of Medical Examiners has summarily suspended the license of Gardner L. Dixon, MD, of Nashville.
Life Care Center Of Elizabethton Admissions Suspension Lifted
Released on Mon, Nov 10, 2008 - 2:18 pm underNASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Health announces that the suspension of admissions at Life Care Center of Elizabethton has been lifted. The facility is a 158-bed licensed nursing home located at 1641 Highway 19E Bypass. The Department confirmed the facility has returned to substantial compliance for state licensing purposes, and the deficient practices and conditions have been corrected as stated in the facility’s plan of correction, which was approved by federal and state authorities.
Get the Facts about Flu and Flu Vaccine
Released on Mon, Nov 10, 2008 - 10:46 am underNASHVILLE - Influenza season is here, and the Department of Health is urging Tennesseans to get vaccinated. Now is the best time to get immunized against the flu in order to be protected from infection throughout the entire flu season.
Admissions to Life Care Center of Elizabethton Suspended
Released on Wed, Nov 05, 2008 - 9:10 am underNASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, has suspended new admissions of residents to Life Care Center of Elizabethton effective November 3, 2008, and imposed a one-time state civil monetary penalty of $1,500. The state also has recommended that the federal civil penalty be imposed at $3,650 a day until the violations are corrected. A special monitor has been appointed to review the facility’s operations.
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