Healthy Tennessee

10/08/2026

How many times have you been prescribed a medication only to realize later you’re unsure about possible side effects? Or the correct dose? Or potential risk? Have you ever felt too embarrassed — or rushed — to ask questions about your medication? Your health depends on good communication. One of the best ways to communicate with your healthcare team is by asking questions. Use a checklist and take notes before, during, and after your doctor’s visit to make sure your concerns are addressed.

Every October is Talk About Your Medicines Month (TAYMM), empowering older patients to reduce medication risks, boost medication benefits, and stay safe with their medicines.

10/01/2026

All men and women have the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Normally, they help protect you from getting cancer. However, when one or both of them have a mutation (change), they increase your chance of getting breast or ovarian cancer. This tool can help you learn about BRCA genes & assess your risk of having a BRCA mutation. Learn more:

Guidelines to identify young women at higher risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

09/24/2026

Make a plan for your household, including your pets, so that you and your family know what to do, where to go, and what you will need to protect yourselves during a disaster. Consider the unique risks where you live and the needs of your family. Know where you’ll go if you need to leave your home and learn your evacuation routes so you can get there safely.

Make a plan today! Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Step 1: Meet wi...

09/17/2026

What do you know about your prostate cancer risk? This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, take a moment to learn your risk factors, understand your screening options, and make informed decisions about your health. Because when it comes to prostate cancer, awareness is one of the most powerful tools you can have. Click to access the Urologycare FREE Info Center.
https://www.urologyhealth.org/media-center/prostate-cancer-info-center

09/11/2026

September 11 reminds us of the strength found in courage, compassion, and coming together as a community.

09/10/2026

National Food Safety Education Month tip: If you – or someone you care for – are in one of these high-risk groups, it's especially important to practice safe food handling.
• Pregnant women, their unborn babies, and children
• Older adults and people with cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, organ transplants, and autoimmune diseases
https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/people-risk-foodborne-illness

09/07/2026

From early mornings to long days, hardworking people make a difference every day. Today, we recognize and appreciate all that you do. Happy Labor Day!

09/03/2026

High blood cholesterol typically has no signs or symptoms but can lead to heart attacks and strokes. That's why it's important to have your cholesterol checked by your health care team. All it takes is a simple blood test. Learn more from CDC:

High cholesterol usually has no symptoms. The only way to know whether you have high cholesterol is

08/27/2026

Symptoms of gastroparesis include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and discomfort, stomach fullness, as well as many others. Visit www.aboutgastroparesis.org to learn more.

08/20/2026

Back-to-school season is here! As families prepare for a new school year, immunization information systems (IIS) help healthcare providers, schools, and families access accurate vaccination records and support school immunization requirements. Learn more about the important role IIS play in protecting students and communities.
https://www.immregistries.org/national-immunization-awareness-month

Join AIRA in raising awareness about the importance of immunizations and the value of IIS during National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)!