Paris, Tenn. – National Public Health Week, April 6-12 is a time to highlight the many services available to the public at all local health departments in Tennessee and to recognize the great work public health does every day.
The Henry County Health Department is proud to offer numerous health programs and services including:
- Primary Care – Primary care services including acute illness and chronic disease management are provided by licensed medical staff.
- Immunizations – Childhood and adult vaccinations are available to protect against many diseases.
- GIFTS – Tennessee’s pregnancy smoking cessation program.
- TNSTRONG – Youth-led movement advocating for tobacco-free lifestyles.
- Women, Infants and Children, or WIC – Supplemental nutrition for mothers and young children.
- Birth and Death Certificates – Certified copies of birth certificates can be obtained for Tennessee births. Certified copies of death certificates can also be obtained for deaths occurring in Tennessee.
- Family Planning – Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings, immunizations, health check-ups, Pregnancy Testing and Counseling and more.
The Henry County Health Department is planning and participating in the following activities for National Public Health Week:
Wednesday, April 8th: Free Narcan (naloxone) kits, blood pressure checks, and health education materials will be available at the Henry County Courthouse Annex from 9:00am – 12:30pm. Narcan is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose, and increasing access helps prevent avoidable deaths. Health department staff will provide brief, confidential guidance on using Narcan safely. Attendees can also pick up information on health department services, substance misuse support, and other services available to Henry County residents.
Saturday, April 11th: Spring Drug Take Back at McNeill Park from 9 AM – 11 AM. This event provides residents with a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. Proper disposal helps prevent medication misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental contamination.
For more information about health programs and services available at the Henry County Health Department, call (731)642-4025.
Photo: Henry County Mayor Randy Geiger with Health Department Office Supervisor Amanda Dunn and Nurse Supervisor Lauren Marcum. (Health Department photo).