Topic: Tennessee Hospital Association

Don’t Push to Induce for a New Year’s Birth Date says Tennessee Department of Health

December 28, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – As the minutes in 2012 tick away, expectant families may wonder if their bundle of joy will be a New Year’s Day baby. When that occurs naturally, it creates an extra memorable experience.

But the Tennessee Department of Health warns families should never push to induce delivery on special days such as holidays or birthdays, or to make the delivery date arrive more quickly, as that choice can affect the future health of some babies. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Department of Health says Healthy Babbies are worth the wait

November 26, 2012 |

Tennessee Department of Health, Partners Work to Reduce Early Elective Inductions

Nashville, TN – Any parent or expectant parent will tell you nine months is a very long time to wait to meet a new baby. But research shows the final weeks of pregnancy are crucial to a baby’s development.

The Tennessee Department of Health is working to educate health providers and parents that “Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait” for a full-term, 40-week pregnancy. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Department of Health provides support in U.S. Food and Drug Administration Alert regarding New England Compounding Center Products

October 17, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health is supporting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an effort to alert patients who may have been treated in Tennessee with potentially unsafe products from New England Compounding Center.

The FDA announced Monday, October 15th, its concerns about additional NECC products, including injectable ophthalmic drugs used in some eye surgeries and cardioplegic solution used in some heart surgeries after May 21st, 2012. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee Department of Health report shows Tennessee Hospitals doing well battling Infections

July 1, 2012 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health’s semi-annual report on healthcare associated infections released this week has good news for Tennessee hospitals and their patients.

Surgical site and bloodstream infection rates are below the national baseline, providing evidence of progress made by hospitals to keep patients healthy. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee reduces Healthcare-Associated Infections

November 17, 2011 |

Nashville, TN – According to a report released recently by the state Department of Health, Tennessee hospitals have reduced the rates of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The report, titled “Tennessee’s Report on Healthcare-Associated Infections: January 1st, 2008  – December 31st, 2010”, summarizes the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)  reporting activities for calendar years 2008-2010 and surgical site infection (SSI) reporting activities for the 2009 calendar year.

“Healthcare-acquired infections are a completely preventable public health threat. Only through the work and collaboration among many entities has Tennessee experienced such a significant improvement in a very short period,” said Health Commissioner John J. Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, of the Tennessee Department of Health. “Those who have contributed to the state’s success greatly deserve high praise and recognition for this tremendous accomplishment.” «Read the rest of this article»

State Readies for Third Round of Standard Spend Down

September 8, 2011 |

Phone Lines will open 6:00pm CST September 12th

Nashville, TN – The TennCare Standard Spend Down program will again offer open enrollment opportunities to new applicants on Monday, September 12th, 2011 beginning at 6:00pm CST.

Standard Spend Down is available through a waiver to the Medicaid program for a limited number of qualified low income individuals, or those with high, unpaid medical bills who are aged, blind, disabled, or the caretaker relative of a Medicaid eligible child. Eligible individuals must have enough unpaid medical bills to meet the “spend down” threshold to qualify for coverage. «Read the rest of this article»

Menu labeling of caloric content a critical tool in fighting obesity

By Letters to the Editor | July 16, 2011 |

A letter to the editor from Newt Williams, a national volunteer advocate of the year for the American Heart Association.

Nashville, TN – Studies show that we tend to underestimate the calories in the foods we eat. We also tend to eat out or order take-out a lot more these days. That’s why it’s so important that we have adequate information on menus and menu boards to make informed food and beverage choices.

Menu labeling is an inexpensive, common-sense measure that tells us what’s in the foods offered. It lets US make the choice. Without it, we’re eating blind.

Calorie labeling on restaurant menus

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Kim McMillan opens Campaign Headquarters in Downtown Clarksville

August 19, 2010 |

Kim McMillan's Campaign Headquarters

Fifty plus people gathered on lawn in front of the Old Coca Cola Bottling plant (330 North Second Street) as Mayoral Candidate Kim McMillan opened her Campaign headquarters there on Tuesday afternoon.  The opening brought people together to socialize, meet the candidate, and to pick up yard signs. The event was kept informal with the candidate circulating through the crowd meeting with and talking the issues with attendees.

McMillan had initiated a campaign for Tennessee Governor, but made the decision to withdraw and instead enter the race for Clarksville City Mayor when current Mayor Johnny Piper announced he would not seek re-election in March 2010.

Kim McMillan joking around with former Clarksville Mayor, Col. Ted Crozier Sr. (ret.)

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