Hamilton County Health Department

06/02/2026

A hot car can become deadly in minutes. On an 80-degree day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise fast and put children at serious risk of heat-related illness or death.

Before you walk away, take a moment to Look Before You Lock.

The “Baby in the Back” hang tag is a simple reminder that can help save lives. Request one here: https://sos.tn.gov/requesthangtags

06/02/2026

Did you know?

Our pediatric clinic is here for you and your little ones!
The Hamilton County Health Department's pediatric clinic provides a wide range of services for children. These include immunizations for those starting kindergarten or college, newborn genetic testing, and lice checks.

For more information about our pediatric clinic, please dial (423) 209 -8350 and press 2, or visit health.hamiltontn.org/en-us/childservices/childhealth.aspx.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Today is World No To***co Day!
World No To***co Day aims to unite people under the shared mission of securing a to***co and ni****ne-free future. This year, the theme is “Unmasking the appeal – countering ni****ne and to***co addiction.”
The campaign is raising awareness of the industry’s aggressive marketing to target young people overall and the next generations that follow. If you, or someone you know, needs help quitting to***co and ni****ne, please call (423)-209-8203
For more information regarding World No To***co Day, visit health.hamiltontn.org/en-us/educationprograms/ni****nepreventioncessation.aspx

05/29/2026

May is Maternal Health Month in Tennessee!

During this month, we want to emphasize the importance of family planning as well as prenatal/postpartum care. Access to quality care, a support system, and the proper resources is important to ensuring positive health outcomes for moms and babies.

The Hamilton County Health Department offers family planning and women’s health services at our Sexual & Reproductive Wellness Clinic. For more information, please call (423) 209-8350, or visit health.hamiltontn.org/en-us/services/sexualreproductivehealthclinic.aspx

05/27/2026

May 27th is National Senior Health and Fitness Day!

As we age, staying active to maintain balance, strength, and flexibility is crucial for preventing falls. That’s why, through the Live Well-Age Well Program, we are changing the story and preventing falls before they happen with Bingocize®! This free, interactive program combines bingo with simple exercises and health education, encouraging movement, learning, and social connection while boosting strength, balance, flexibility, and overall well-being.

For more information about the Bingocize® program, please call 423-209-8366 or visit Health.HamiltonTN.org

05/26/2026

In 2025, Tennessee declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
This year’s theme, “Stigma Grows in Silence. Healing begins in community,” highlights the importance of breaking the silence around mental health and supporting each other with open conversations.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to connect with someone who can help. For more information regarding this year’s theme, please visit nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/

05/22/2026

All Hamilton County Health Department locations will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. All locations will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026. For clinic hours and locations, please visit Health.HamiltonTN.org

05/21/2026

Sadly, there have been 2 devastating losses this week alone, and 4 so far this year. 💔

As we head into the hottest months of the year, remember to look out for our littlest passengers:

1️⃣ Always check the back seat.
2️⃣ Lock your vehicle doors.
3️⃣ If you see a child alone in a hot car, call 911 immediately.

05/21/2026

As warm weather and the hiking season are in full swing—especially here in Tennessee, where ticks thrive in grassy and wooded areas - it's crucial to take the necessary precautions.

We want to remind you that tick bites can lead to serious illnesses, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, and alpha-gal syndrome.

If you would like more information about ticks in our area or have questions about bites, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html