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Dyer County Health Department staff honored by TDH

WEBOn October 11, 2021, in honor of their hard work and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dyer County Health Department staff and the COVID-19 response team …

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Dyer County COVID-19 update for October 23

WEBFriday, October 23, 2020. BRANDON HUTCHESON. [email protected]. With the release of the Tennessee Department of Health’s (TDH) daily COVID-19 update on …

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Raising Awareness: Minority Blood Donations Crucial for …

WEBAmidst the myriad health disparities faced by minority communities, one often overlooked but immensely impactful aspect is blood donation. Particularly, the …

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Local News: Dyer County Health Dept. encourages …

WEBThe Dyer County Health Department is promoting U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, Nov. 18 to Nov. 24, 2023, to help Tennesseans understand what the appropriate …

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Local News: Health Council shares recent event updates, …

WEBThe Dyer County Health Council celebrated numerous community partners and leaders during its recent meeting, held at the PDC on July 11. The event recognized …

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Local News: Dyer County Health Council-Mental Health …

WEBOn Thursday, November 2, the Dyer County Health Council-Mental Health subcommittee was recognized and rewarded for its strides in promoting mental health …

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New immunizations required for many area students

WEBThe Tennessee Department of Health recently raised immunization requirements for children enrolling in childcare and schools throughout the state. …

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Local News: EMS Oversight Committee talks to West …

WEBThere to discuss ambulance wait times at the Dyersburg hospital was CEO of West Tennessee Health Care Scott Barber. Echtenkamp informed the board that …

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New and expectant mothers find info and resources at …

WEBThe Dyer County Health Council, University of Tennessee at Martin's Healthier Beginnings program, and Mother 2 Mother, a Nashville organization, hosted a …

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Dyer County participates in National Wear Red Day

WEBSpecial to the State Gazette National Wear Red Day(R) is a significant day during American Heart Month. On February 2nd, the Dyer County Health Department …

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Gov. Bredesen announces new addition to CoverTN

WEB"CoverTN is helping thousands of working Tennesseans access basic health insurance, in many cases for the first time," said Bredesen. The new CoverTN …

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Swine flu: facts and fiction

WEBHealth officials on the state level and those in charge of local schools want area residents to know the facts about the H1N1 virus and the practices in place to keep …

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Healthcare Workforce Consortium is forming

WEBIn order to address the needs of the health care community, a consortium of health care providers is needed. Therefore, the Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board …

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NAMI Glo Walk to offer community resources promoting mental …

WEBNAMI Walks promotes awareness of mental health, raises funds for NAMI’s free, top-rated programs, and builds community by letting people know they are not …

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Local News: September is Suicide Prevention Month; facts, signs …

WEBIn May, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report calling loneliness a public health crisis. The findings revealed that poor or insufficient connection could lead …

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Dyer County Health Council hosts resource fair at McIver's Grant

WEBOn Saturday, September 23, the Mental Health, and Substance Misuse Prevention Subcommittees of the Dyer County Health Council hosted a carnival-themed resource …

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Local News: Mental Health Expo, speaker says youth mental health …

WEBA Mental Health Expo was held at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg on Saturday, February 24. Vendors came to inform attendees of their …

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Health Council reorganizes; renamed DCTC, for now

WEBThe Health Council, an arm of the Dyer County Health Department, officially ceased to exist when Dyer County lost its health educator and state cutbacks …

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Local News: April is Alcohol Awareness Month (4/18/24)

WEBThursday, April 18, 2024. Special to the State Gazette. April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol can have a significant impact on those struggling with their mental health. …

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Dyer County Insurance Committee chooses to accept Cigna offer

WEBThe Dyer County Insurance committee met with members of White and Associates to hear of an offer by Cigna for group health insurance. Cigna would …

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Business: Extendicare Home Health and Optum/LHC Group …

WEBExtendicare Home Health of West TN is a partner with West Tennessee Healthcare and. is a full-service skilled home health company that serves all of Dyer, …

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Local News: Tension high as Local Government discusses health, …

WEBOn Wednesday, July 19, the Dyer County Local Government Committee convened to discuss agenda items including a resolution adopting regulations governing …

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