COVID

Tennessee Department Of Health To Address Covid-19 Health Disparities

Jun 07, 2021 at 12:21 pm by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health announced receipt of a $38.8 million award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address COVID-19 health disparities..... Read More

Tennessee Department Of Health Releases New COVID-19 PSA "Give It A Shot"

May 18, 2021 at 10:29 am by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health today announced a new ad campaign, "Give It A Shot" focused on addressing vaccine hesitancy among Tennesseans. The ads will air across the.... Read More

NAACP launches 'COVID. KNOW MORE,' an innovative, timely new initiative empowering Black Americans with the latest information, resources and updates

May 17, 2021 at 04:11 pm by Staff

With the country showing increasing signs of reopening each day, the tendency exists among some to forget the most devastating impacts of COVID-19. In many of our most vulnera.... Read More

PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE APPROVED FOR AGES 12 AND UP

May 13, 2021 at 11:25 am by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health announced it will begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 years. This is following the decision by the Adviso.... Read More

AMA Statement on ACIP Recommendation for Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine in U.S. Adolescents

May 13, 2021 at 11:13 am by Staff

The following statement is attributable to: Susan R. Bailey, M.D., President, American Medical Association "The recommendation approved today by the Advisory Committee on Immu.... Read More

Second Harvest, LifePoint Health and Sumner Regional Medical Center Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to Reach Underserved Community Members

May 12, 2021 at 09:31 am by Staff

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and LifePoint Health are teaming up to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The organizations are hosting a COVID-19 vacc.... Read More

AHA, hospital groups urge HHS to extend deadline for providers to use emergency relief funds and distribute remaining PRF resources promptly

May 11, 2021 at 09:31 am by Staff

AMERICA'S HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS May 10, 2021 The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washi.... Read More

Blackburn Leads Hearing on Curbing COVID Scams

May 05, 2021 at 09:43 am by Staff

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, led a hearing o.... Read More

Tennesssee Department Of Health To Resume Administration Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Apr 27, 2021 at 09:07 am by Staff

After an extensive analysis of the risks and benefits of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted toda.... Read More

AMA applauds nationwide 16+ vaccination eligibility, urges "Now it's your turn"

Apr 21, 2021 at 09:40 am by Staff

Statement attributable to: Susan R. Bailey, M.D., American Medical Association President "As of today, in every state, all people age 16 and up are now eligible for the COVID-.... Read More