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Cabinet to create comprehensive strategy focused on Tennessee children’s well-being

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam today announced the governor will issue an executive order refocusing and restructuring the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet, which they will co-chair.

This makes the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet the only one in the country co-chaired by both a governor and the spouse, according to the National Forum for Youth Investment, and the group through collaboration and cooperation will create a comprehensive strategy focused on issues such as children’s physical and mental health, education, safety and overall well-being.

NASHVILLE – Thirteen agencies across Tennessee have been awarded a total of $3,204,300 in funding to provide abstinence education programs. The funding provision is a continuance of Tennessee’s efforts to reduce adolescent and unplanned pregnancies.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

NASHVILLE – January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Tennessee Department of Health is urging all women to get screened for cervical cancer in 2012. Cervical cancer is a silent killer that strikes without symptoms or pain until the disease is in the most advanced stage.

Multi-year action plan resulting from collaboration of 11 state agencies

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a comprehensive, multi-year action plan designed to improve public safety statewide. 

The Governor’s Public Safety Subcabinet Working Group, which includes commissioners and representatives from 11 state agencies, submitted the plan after months of meetings with more than 300 public safety professionals and stakeholders across the state.

Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine Offers FREE Support to Residents Who Want to Quit

NASHVILLE – Start the new year by making healthy lifestyle changes such as eating better, getting more physical activity and quitting smoking. While quitting can be difficult, it can be done, especially with the help of professional support. Tennesseans have a greater chance of quitting for good and keeping their New Year’s resolution with help from the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine, a free coaching service available to all adult Tennesseans who wish to stop using tobacco.

NASHVILLE – William’s the winner for five years running, but Tennessee parents of new baby girls have put Emma back in the top slot on the list of most popular names for children born in 2011. While the most popular names for both girls and boys born in Tennessee remain largely unchanged from the previous year, new names have made their way into the top 10 on both lists this year. The top 10 names Tennessee parents chose for their new babies born in 2011* are as follows:

Facility Provides Comprehensive Dental Care for Uninsured Children, Adults

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, joined other state and local officials Tuesday, December 6, for an open house at the West Tennessee Regional Office Dental Clinic in Jackson. The clinic provides comprehensive dental care for uninsured adults and children.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Health Commissioner John J. Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, issued the following statement on Tennessee being ranked 39th by America’s Health Rankings®:

Tennesseans Urged to Make Plans, Stock Supplies for Ice and Snow Conditions

NASHVILLE – Winter weather in Tennessee can change quickly and leave residents dealing with the dangers posed by snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures. As part of our ongoing efforts to encourage emergency preparedness, the Tennessee Department of Health, Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency are urging Tennesseans to prepare now to stay safe and healthy during wintry weather.