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Tennessee's Most Popular Baby Names Hold on to Top Spots

Released on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 - 4:50 pm under
Number One Names Unchanged from 2008
 
NASHVILLE – New parents in the Volunteer State are sticking with Emma and William for a second consecutive year as the most popular names for girls and boys born in Tennessee. While the top spots remain the same, the list of most popular names for Tennessee babies born in 2009 includes some newcomers breaking into the top ten, and shows some formerly popular names falling out of favor.

State Licensing Board Suspends License of Physical Therapist

Released on Wed, Dec 23, 2009 - 4:22 pm under

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy has suspended the license of Michael C. Cameron, formerly of Bristol, Tenn., who most recently has been practicing in Bay City, Texas. The summary suspension of Cameron’s license became effective December 22, 2009. As a result of the suspension, Cameron is immediately prohibited from practicing physical therapy in the state of Tennessee. The board has notified the physical therapy licensing agency in Texas of the suspension.

H1N1 Flu Vaccine Manufacturer Voluntarily Recalls Doses

Released on Wed, Dec 23, 2009 - 3:55 pm under

MedImmune Issues Voluntary Non-safety Related Recall

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health has been notified that MedImmune, an H1N1 flu vaccine manufacturer, has voluntarily recalled 13 lots of monovalent nasal spray vaccine. These lots passed all tests for safety, potency and purity when they were distributed, but routine follow-up tests after distribution found that levels of antigen, the active ingredient, were slightly lower than the level specified on the label. The recall is not related to any safety or effectiveness concerns. The department is in the process of informing vaccine providers across the state.

State Health Department Completes Health Assessment Of Kingston Coal Ash Spill Site

Released on Tue, Dec 22, 2009 - 1:59 pm under

Public Comments Accepted Through February 9, 2010

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) Environmental Epidemiology Program, under a cooperative agreement with the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), has completed a draft health assessment for Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) Kingston coal ash spill site and is accepting public comments now through February 9, 2010, it was recently announced. Both the 200-page assessment and a four-page fact sheet summary are available on the department’s Web site at http://health.state.tn.us/coalashspill.htm.

Tennessee Earns Award for Vaccine Pre-registration Project

Released on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 - 5:48 pm under
Receives 2009 AIM Bull’s Eye Award for Innovation and Excellence
 
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health Immunization Program has been awarded the 2009 Bull’s Eye Award for Innovation and Excellence in Immunization from the Association of Immunization Managers. AIM has recognized the state’s success at using the Tennessee Web Immunization System, or TWIS, to register medical providers to receive important information and efficiently order H1N1 flu vaccine in preparation to respond to the H1N1 pandemic.

Tennessee Received 11,210 Doses of Recalled H1N1 Flu Vaccine

Released on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 - 5:08 pm under
Non-safety Related Recall of Vaccine Product for Children
 
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health has determined that health providers in the state received 11,210 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine now impacted by a voluntary, non-safety related recall. Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., is recalling four lots of H1N1 vaccine in 0.25 ml pre-filled syringes designed for use in children ages 6 to 35 months. These lots passed all tests for potency and purity when they were distributed, but routine follow-up tests after distribution found that levels of antigen, the active ingredient, were slightly lower than the level specified on the label. The recall is not related to any safety or effectiveness concerns.

H1N1 Flu Vaccine Manufacturer Voluntarily Recalls Doses

Released on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 - 4:31 pm under
Non-safety Related Recall of Vaccine Product for Children
 
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health is working to notify health care providers of a nationwide voluntary non-safety recall of 800,000 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine. Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., is recalling four lots of H1N1 vaccine in 0.25 ml pre-filled syringes designed for use in children ages 6 to 35 months. These lots passed all tests for potency and purity when they were distributed, but routine follow-up tests after distribution found that levels of antigen, the active ingredient, were slightly lower than the level specified on the label. The recall is not related to any safety or effectiveness concerns.

Tennessee Offers H1N1 Vaccine to Everyone

Released on Fri, Dec 11, 2009 - 3:07 pm under
Increasing Vaccine Supply Meeting Local Demands
 
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Health has expanded H1N1 flu vaccine availability to the general public. Steadily increasing supply of the vaccine has enabled county health departments to allow anyone who wants to get vaccinated to do so. The vaccine is provided at no charge to patients.

Bailey Park Community Living Center Admissions Suspension Lifted

Released on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 - 11:14 am under

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health announces that the suspension of admissions at Bailey Park Community Living Center has been lifted effective December 1, 2009. The facility is a 50-bed licensed nursing home located at 2400 Mitchell Street in Humboldt.

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners Suspends License of Germantown Physician

Released on Mon, Dec 07, 2009 - 5:11 pm under

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has suspended the license of Daniel S. Fearnow, MD. The suspension of Fearnow’s license was effective December 4, 2009. As a result of the summary suspension, Fearnow was immediately prohibited from practicing medicine in the state.

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