Loudon County Health Improvement Council

10/19/2026

JOIN US TOMORROW! | Loudon County Health Improvement Council Monthly Meeting

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Fort Loudoun Medical Center – Meeting Room
Lenoir City, TN

💻 Can't attend in person? Join us on Zoom
🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82369136181?pwd=Rh086cgQaezHQCJbwWz08aWnbAMZAE.194

Tomorrow's conversation will include
✅ Community Health Needs Assessment and local health priorities
✅ Mental health and substance use prevention
✅ Chronic disease and support for vulnerable adults
✅ Community partnerships, resources, and upcoming initiatives
✅ Updates on emerging health trends and community needs
📧 Questions? [email protected]

10/14/2026

What if building your support system looked like going to the movies, bowling, fishing, or grabbing dinner with people who get it? 🎳🎣🍿

That’s exactly what Connect4 is. 💙

Connect4 brings together four adults in recovery who may not already know each other and encourages connection through fun, meaningful activities focused on wellness and recovery support.

It’s more than just an activity—it’s a chance to meet people who are serious about their recovery, build real friendships, and actually enjoy the process along the way.

No pressure. No awkwardness. Just real connections and good times with people walking a similar path.

✔️ Complete activities together over a 6-month period
✔️ Choose activities focused on the 8 dimensions of wellness
✔️ Receive reimbursement support for group activities

Sign up for Connect4 and start building your circle. 👇

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10/11/2026

Mental wellbeing belongs in the workplace conversation. 💙

TN Voices is hosting Minds at Work: Supporting Workplace Mental Wellbeing on October 19, 2026, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. ET at the EPB Community Room in Chattanooga.

Business and HR leaders are invited to connect and discuss mental health in the workplace and its impact on our communities.

Tickets and details: https://tn-v.org/maw2026

Please share with an employer or community partner who would value this conversation!

10/08/2026

🧠 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT KRATOM

Understanding kratom starts with knowing what it is, how it can affect you, and the laws surrounding it.

🔹 Keep Learning: Kratom contains psychoactive compounds, including mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.
🔹 Understand the Cost: Kratom use can be associated with psychotic symptoms and psychological and physiological dependence.
🔹 Stay Aware: Effects can vary depending on the amount consumed.
🔹 Know the Legal Aspect: Kratom is not federally controlled under the Controlled Substances Act, but some states—including Tennessee—have restrictions on kratom.

Knowledge is an important part of prevention. Keep learning. Stay aware. Share the facts.

10/07/2026

Want to feel more confident speaking up for yourself or your child?

TN Voices is offering an Effective Advocacy session on October 20, 2026, at noon ET. Participants will learn practical advocacy tips and discuss barriers families may encounter.

For registration information, contact Sabrina Moore at [email protected].
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10/07/2026

📚 KNOW THE FACTS: KRATOM

Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, and its leaves contain psychoactive compounds that can affect the body and mind.

Kratom can produce stimulant effects at lower doses and sedative effects at higher doses. It may also lead to psychological and physiological dependence.

It’s important to understand what you’re consuming and to be aware that kratom products may not always include clear dosing instructions, complete ingredient lists, or consistent information about their strength.

👉 Take a moment to learn the facts and stay informed.

10/06/2026

Kratom is sold in powders, capsules, gummies, and drinks, often in colorful packaging. But easy availability does not mean it is risk free.

Kratom acts on opioid receptors in the brain. Its effects can vary, and the FDA has not approved it for any medical use. Take a moment to read and share this graphic from the Student Health Advisory Council and The Prevention Alliance.

If you or someone you know needs support, contact The Prevention Alliance at 865-816-8445. For immediate emotional support, call or text 988.

10/06/2026

💊 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is coming up!

Safely dispose of your unused, unwanted, expired, or over-the-counter medications on Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM–1 PM.

📍 Drop-off locations:
• Lenoir City Police Department Municipal Building — 530 Hwy 321 N
• Loudon County Sheriff’s Office — 12680 Hwy 11 W

🚫 Please do not bring creams, liquids, sharps, or needles.

🔐 Portable lock boxes will also be distributed while supplies last.

Let’s help keep medications out of the wrong hands and protect our community. Your medication isn’t for sharing.

10/05/2026

🚨 Looking for your next opportunity? Join us for the Align9 Job & Resource Expo!

📅 November 6, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 FBC Lenoir City Life Center
2085 Simpson Rd East, Lenoir City, TN

Connect with resources for jobs, education, resumes, certifications, GED opportunities, and more!

📩 Contact Jennifer Craig at [email protected] for more information.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/jBu2qELjBpbkkKj18

10/03/2026

💙 Strong families grow with support.

TN Voices is offering a virtual Nurturing Parenting training from October 19 through November 10, 2026. Sessions meet Mondays and Tuesdays from noon to 2:30 p.m. ET.

This eight-session program helps parents build skills and create a parenting plan that fits their family’s needs.

Register at https://tnvoices.org/make-a-referral/ or contact Brittany Goins at [email protected] for more information.

Please share this opportunity with parents and caregivers in your community!

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