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NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has suspended the license of Larry E. Perry, MD. The suspension of Perry’s license was effective November 3, 2009. As a result of the summary suspension, Perry is immediately prohibited from practicing medicine in the state.

Program Funding Reaches Capacity

NASHVILLE – The state AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) has reached enrollment capacity and must establish a waiting list for services effective immediately, the Tennessee Department of Health announced today. As of June 2009, program enrollment had reached 3,367 with funding at $25.3 million. Last year at the same time, enrollment totaled 2,706.

“The Presidential declaration is a proactive step in preparing for a potential increase in illness and facility demands related to H1N1 flu. This virus is spreading rapidly, and there is the potential for healthcare systems to become overburdened. This administrative statement will allow healthcare facilities to request specific waivers from the federal Department of Health and Human Services to allow them to initiate their disaster plans quickly in response to increased demand. We stand ready to support our healthcare partners as they work with us to protect the health of all Tennesseans.”

--- State Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN

NASHVILLE  – The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has summarily suspended the license of Rodney Dunham, MD, of Athens. The suspension of Dunham’s license became effective October 21, 2009. As a result of the suspension, Dunham is immediately prohibited from practicing medicine in the state.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Departments of Education and Health are proud to announce Tennessee is among the 10 best states in the percentage of schools that did not sell less nutritious food and beverages last year, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health announces that the suspension of admissions at Countryside Healthcare and Rehabilitation nursing home has been lifted effective September 24, 2009. The facility is a 162-bed licensed nursing home located at 3051 Buffalo Road in Lawrenceburg.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

State Health Department Launches Flu Information Line

NASHVILLE – Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN today reiterated the importance for everyone who can to get vaccinated to prevent the flu. Cooper demonstrated the simplicity of the process by receiving her own seasonal flu vaccine.

World Rabies Day is September 28