Health Department will assess community violence, mental health care, other ‘unmet’ needs
The evaluation is part of the Shelby County Health Department’s effort to gain national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board.
Topic: Shelby County Health Department
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January 2023
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December 2022
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Southeast Memphis, Germantown, Millington face boil water alerts
Multiple line breaks and production issues have resulted in a significant loss of water pressure, which can allow disease-causing microbes into the water system.
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World AIDS Day observance focuses on disproportionate effects on Black community
Thursday’s observance included a World AIDS Day 2022 proclamation from Mayor Lee Harris and a balloon release to pay tribute to all who are living with HIV/AIDS and remember those who’ve died in the past year.
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Shelby County Health Department gets $14M, ‘game-changer’ grant from CDC
The funding is part of the CDC’s $3.2 billion investment in local and state awards to strengthen public health infrastructure across the nation.
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November 2022
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Surge in pediatric flu reduces school attendance
Data from the Shelby County Health Department shows the percentage of ER visits for flu-like illnesses in November was nearly four times the number for the same period last year. Patients ages 5-24 were hardest hit.
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October 2022
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Opinion: A public health approach to community violence
“The recent community violence may seem unprecedented and shocking to some in our community. Yet, for many of our Shelby County families, violent crime has long been a part of their daily reality.”
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September 2022
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First cases this year of West Nile detected
The two cases are also the first in Tennessee.
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August 2022
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Health Dept. offering monkeypox vaccinations
As of Friday, Aug. 12, 171 Shelby County residents had been vaccinated against monkeypox.
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Taylor: Health Dept. ‘actively working’ with local monkeypox patients
Shelby County Health Department director Dr. Michelle Taylor kicked off Monday’s Shelby County Commission meeting with local updates on both COVID-19 and monkeypox.
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EPA is monitoring possible cancer-causing emissions in Southwest Memphis
A recent assessment of a local commercial sterilization facility shows elevated risk of long-term exposure to ethylene oxide, a chemical that is carcinogenic to humans through inhalation.
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July 2022
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Shelby County reports first case of monkeypox
Shelby County reported its first confirmed case of monkeypox on Monday, July 25, marking the 18th reported case in Tennessee.
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‘This can’t go on': Shelby County air pollution program faces serious issues
Shelby County’s local air pollution control program has less than a year to remedy current problems or the state could step in.
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COVID vaccination rate low among Shelby County’s youngest children
So far, 354 children in the 6-months to 5-years age group have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in Shelby County — a figure that includes vaccinations from both public and private healthcare practitioners.
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June 2022
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County weighs bonuses along with pay raise — again
The June 28 Shelby County Commission session saw an attempt to bring back to life bonuses some elected countywide officials proposed three weeks ago.
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May 2022
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County Commission again delays filling state House seat
The delay comes as the commission as well as the city council have had trouble with attendance this month as the school year ends and family vacations begin.
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COVID case rates rising again, health director says
The seven-day rolling average is now more than five times higher than what it was three weeks ago, Dr. Michelle Taylor told the Shelby County Commission.
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April 2022
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Memphis pop-up clinics to help children get up to date on immunizations
During the pandemic, many parents fell behind on their children’s regular childhood immunizations. A series of free clinics will help get Memphis kids up to date on their vaccinations.
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Shelby County sees uptick in COVID cases
The increase in cases aligns with national data, which shows new cases trending upward in many parts of the country as precautions like social distancing and mask wearing are loosened.
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Second COVID-19 boosters available to anyone ages 50 and over
Shelby County Health Department says second COVID booster doses of either Pfizer or Moderna are available to anyone ages 50 and over, regardless of their health conditions.
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March 2022
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Health officials hold final COVID briefing
Dr. Michelle Taylor, Shelby County Health Department director, said the decision to end the regularly scheduled meetings is a result of improvement over the last few weeks.
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February 2022
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Health Dept. launches site to report at-home COVID test results
The local task force revealed a new testing results portal at its second-to-last COVID briefing as well as a vaccination event in partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Former head of COVID immunizations sues county
Judy Martin’s departure from the Shelby County Health Department was called a “retirement” at the time. Her lawsuit says she was forced to retire or be fired over problems in the vaccine distribution handled by the county.
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Officials to cut back on COVID briefings
Health officials announced on Thursday, Feb. 10, that the now-weekly briefings will first scale back to biweekly, before ceasing altogether.
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Watch the COVID-19 Task Force Briefing
The latest COVID-19 Task Force briefing begins at noon, Thursday, Feb.10.
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Health Department facilities, clinics closed
Shelby County Health Department facilities are closed today due to inclement weather.
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