Health Department Relaunches the Step ONE Teaching Garden Grants Program; Accepting Applications through September 7th
The Hamilton County Health Department announces the Step ONE Teaching Garden Grants Program, which focuses on addressing the issue of childhood nutrition by encouraging youth and their families to make healthier food decisions. The Teaching Gardens introduce positive skills such as balanced nutrition, teamwork, and responsibility to students at a young age. These gardens are […]
The Health Department Alerts the Public of a Recent Spike of Overdoses in Young Children in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Health Department would like to alert the public of an abnormal spike in non-fatal and fatal overdoses in young children. Throughout the last few months, our hospitals and local law enforcement have treated an alarming amount of adolescent children for illicit drug exposure – causing the Health Department and our community partners […]
The Health Department Simplifies the COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule, Adds a Second Dose for Older and Immunocompromised Adults
The Health Department announces changes to simplify the COVID-19 vaccination schedule by utilizing the current Pfizer and Moderna updated (bivalent) vaccines to be used for all doses administered to individuals 6 months of age and older. The updated vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer target the original strain as well as the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the Omicron […]
The Health Department and The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announce the launch of the 2023 Public Health Survey
The Hamilton County Health Department and the Master of Public Health program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announce the launch of a public health survey. The goal is to get Hamilton County residents’ input about community health problems, trends, and resources. Survey results will inform the Health Department and partners of challenges our […]
The Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Screening Program Expands Staff to Better Meet the Needs of Our Community
The Hamilton County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Screening Program is expanding its services and staff to keep up with the demand of our growing community. The Tennessee Department of Health recently increased funding for Hamilton County’s Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program. This increased funding allows the Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Screening Program […]
Health Department to Participate in Statewide “Fight Flu TN” Initiative Wednesday, November 9th
The Hamilton County Health Department will be participating in the statewide, “Fight Flu TN” initiative by offering free flu shots to adults 18+. The event will take place Wednesday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Orchard Knob Baptist Church, 1734 East 3rd St., Chattanooga, TN 37404. Details•No appointment is needed.•Drive-thru and walk-up […]
