Tennessee Department of Health’s Tennessee Quit Week is February 3rd-7th, 2020
January 27, 2020
Tennessee Residents see 2020 Tobacco Free
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state in celebrating the fifth annual Tennessee Quit Week February 3rd – 7th, 2020. This year’s theme is “Seeing 2020 Tobacco-Free,” and the goal is to inspire Tennesseans to live healthier lives by taking advantage of the state’s free resource, the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine to quit using tobacco products.
Tennessee Quit Week is February 3rd-7th, 2020
TDCI, TDH Urges Consumers to keep New Year’s Resolutions
January 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – Losing weight, stopping smoking and spending more time with friends and loved ones are all popular New Year’s resolutions. Those resolutions aren’t just good for your health; they can be good for your finances, too.
Studies have shown that living a healthy lifestyle can also save you money on insurance costs and physicians’ bills.
Break Up with Tobacco during Tennessee Quit Week
February 4, 2019
Tennessee Department of Health (TDH)
Nashville, TN – Are you in a toxic relationship? You are if you use tobacco products. The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state celebrating the third annual Tennessee Quit Week February 4th–9th, 2019 and invites all Tennesseans to support those who have quit using tobacco products and inspire more people to join them.
Tennessee Quit Week is February 4th–9th, 2019
Tennessee Department of Health Issues Updated Public Health Advisory on E-Cigarettes
December 11, 2018
Tennessee Department of Health (TDH)
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is issuing an updated public health advisory on electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS based on recent federal regulatory action and new evidence of risks associated with use of e-cigarettes and similar devices.
Evolving Research and Recent Regulatory Actions Increase Concerns about E-Cigarettes Impact to Health. (American Heart Association)
Take Advantage of Free Support to Quit Smoking during Great American Smokeout
November 10, 2018
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health says support can make all the difference for those trying to quit smoking, and Tennesseans trying to move toward a life without tobacco products are not alone.
The Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine, 1.800.QUIT.NOW offers free assistance, resources and counseling to help smokers transition to a smoke-free life.
Tennessee and U.S. Public Housing Smoking Ban Effective July 31st
July 31, 2018
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, TN – Smoking will be prohibited in public housing units across Tennessee and the U.S. effective July 31st, 2018.
The smoke-free rule is part of a larger plan to decrease building maintenance and smoke-related damage costs, reduce the risk of accidental fires and create healthier environments by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke.
The Tennessee Department of Health reminds Tennesseans who smoke that free help to quit smoking is available through the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine.
Public Housing Smoking Ban went into effect today, Wednesday, July 31st.
Get to the Heart of the Matter on Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2018
February is American Heart Month
Nashville, TN – On Valentine’s Day people may feel compelled to make public and sometimes pricey displays of love, such as sending flowers to a sweetheart’s workplace, giving chocolates or sweets or taking that special someone out to a lavish dinner.
The Tennessee Department of Health suggests giving yourself and your loved ones the gift of a healthier heart.
Heart disease is the Number 1 killer in the United States. (American Heart Association)
It’s Quittin’ Time in Tennessee
February 1, 2018
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners from across the state in celebrating the third annual Tennessee Quit Week February 5th-9th, 2018 renewing the call to each and every Tennessean to be part of our state’s celebration of Tennesseans who have quit using tobacco products and inspire more people to join them.
“The impacts of tobacco and nicotine addiction in Tennessee go beyond the damage done to the health, quality of life and incomes of people using these products, most of whom got addicted as youth,” said Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH.
Tennessee Quit Week is February 5th–9th, 2018
Tennessee Leaders Kick Off 2017 “Quittin’ Time in Tennessee”
February 19, 2017
Highlight Importance of Community and Government Partners to Help Tennesseans Quit Smoking
Nashville, TN – Tennessee State leaders and officials have reignited a call to reduce tobacco use in Tennessee, sharing a collective commitment to helping Tennesseans quit the habit.
Holding a press conference alongside several attending leaders from the state’s government, business and non-profit organizations, Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness CEO Richard Johnson and NashvilleHealth Founder Senator Bill Frist, MD discussed the many opportunities available to citizens who are ready to quit.
Tennessee Department of Health says Heart Disease Still Tennessee’s Top Cause of Death
February 12, 2017
Nashville, TN – While matters of the heart are top of mind near Valentine’s Day, more Tennesseans should think about them all year long to ensure healthier, longer lives.
Tennessee Department of Health data show heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the state, while stroke rated fifth in claiming lives.
Lifestyle Changes Can Save Lives
