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Although the resident contracted West Nile virus after they traveled to a region where its endemic, the case serves as a reminder to all residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites with the weather heating up.
Shelby County Health Department has named two of its employees as deputy directors while a third has been promoted to chief of staff.
The Shelby County Health Department is one of 550 local health departments nationwide earned the national recognition.
The Shelby County Health Department recommends local hospitals adopt the “opt-out” approach, in which an HIV test will be part of a patient’s medical visit unless they decline.
A new agreement will allow Shelby County Health Department to provide screenings, treatment, preventative care and education to public middle and high school students, whose HIV infection rates are rising at an alarming rate.
The vending machine, a pilot project, is part of a larger effort to increase access to harm-reduction supplies across Shelby County, which recorded 910 suspected opioid overdose-related deaths in the last two years.
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said she wants to reinforce established science that shows vaccines protect communities from infectious diseases and fluoride improves dental health.
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said risk increases with age and that women, who are more often caregivers, should make their own health a priority.
With HIV cases spiking in the area, Mayor Lee Harris and his team took the opportunity to advertise the Shelby County Health Department’s free, confidential walk-in testing.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 15, free flu shots will be available at three Memphis sites, including one drive-thru location.
“I strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to obtain additional free COVID-19 test kits delivered to your home address,” said the Shelby County Health Department’s director.
The EPA considers turbines, such as the ones being used at the xAI supercomputer in Memphis, a significant source of hazardous air pollutants.
“Pet vaccination protects humans as well as our animals,” said Dr. Michelle Taylor, head of the Shelby County Health Department.
Like many parts of the world, the Memphis area is seeing a COVID uptick. What differs now is the virus has become endemic like the flu and RSV.
Shelby County ranks second nationally with new HIV infections, behind Miami. Tennessee Department of Health estimates show HIV rates in Shelby County have increased 36% overall since 2018, while new cases among people ages 15-19 have risen 40%.
The free Fight the Bite festival offered tips for protecting against disease-carrying insects, as well as information about pest control efforts in the Memphis area.
“By implementing a scientifically informed HIV prevention strategy and using tools that are known to be effective to prevent HIV, we can End the Epidemic among our young people.”
Shelby County’s syphilis rates have increased since 2018 — more than 100% overall and more than 150% among people ages 15-19.
Regional One Health and the Shelby County Health Department will both launch Healthy Start programs with federal funding to improve maternal and child health outcomes in high-need communities.
Dr. Michelle Taylor discussed the Shelby County Health Department’s upcoming projects, which include a new clinic in Whitehaven, an upgraded Hickory Hill clinic and a refurbished Orange Mound center.
There is no safe amount of lead exposure on people and, even in small amounts, it can cause hyperactivity, behavioral issues and learning problems, especially in young children.
After topping last year’s list of the 100 U.S. cities with the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases, Memphis is in second place on this year’s list with Philadelphia taking the top spot.
The Shelby County Health Department is charged with protecting and promoting environmental health, but advocates say the agency is not doing enough to keep the area’s air and water safe.
A Mercedes-Benz Van Center opened in Memphis, a new health facility is planned for Whitehaven and River Horse Logistics is leasing space in Lamar Industrial Park.
A Mercedes-Benz Van Center opened in Memphis, a new health facility is planned for Whitehaven and River Horse Logistics is leasing space in Lamar Industrial Park.