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Bailey Park Community Living Center Admissions Suspension Lifted

Released on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 - 12:14 pm under

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health announces that the suspension of admissions at Bailey Park Community Living Center has been lifted effective December 1, 2009. The facility is a 50-bed licensed nursing home located at 2400 Mitchell Street in Humboldt.

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners Suspends License of Germantown Physician

Released on Mon, Dec 07, 2009 - 6:11 pm under

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has suspended the license of Daniel S. Fearnow, MD. The suspension of Fearnow’s license was effective December 4, 2009. As a result of the summary suspension, Fearnow was immediately prohibited from practicing medicine in the state.

Learn Your Status to Help Prevent HIV/AIDS

Released on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 - 10:54 am under
 World AIDS Day is December 1
 
NASHVILLE– The Tennessee Department of Health is collaborating with community partners across the state to call attention to the importance of HIV prevention and treatment through planned activities for World AIDS Day on December 1, 2009. This year’s theme is “Universal Access and Human Rights,” promoting the message that to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS people must know their HIV status, feel empowered to access treatment and know their rights to take action against stigma and discrimination.

Admissions To Bailey Park Community Living Center Suspended

Released on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 - 3:41 pm under

Gibson County Nursing Home Cited For Violations

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, has suspended new admissions of residents to Bailey Park Community Living Center effective November 18, 2009, and imposed a one-time state civil monetary penalty of $1,500. The federal civil penalty has been imposed at $4,200 a day until the violations are corrected. A special monitor has been appointed to review the facility’s operations.

Tennesseans Urged to Join Millions of Americans in Saying "No" to Cigarettes

Released on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 - 5:55 pm under
Call the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine for Great American Smokeout
 
NASHVILLE − The Department of Health urges Tennessee smokers to take part in this year’s Great American Smokeout on November 19, 2009. The goal of this annual health observance is to encourage smokers to quit for one day in the hope they may quit for good. In Tennessee, tobacco users can call the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine free of charge at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669 to set a plan for how to quit.

The Highlands of Dyersburg Health & Rehab Admissions Suspension Lifted

Released on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 - 4:37 pm under

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health announces that the suspension of admissions at the Highlands of Dyersburg Health & Rehabilitation has been lifted effective November 5, 2009. The facility is a 123-bed licensed nursing home located at 350 East Tickle Road.

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners Suspends License of Physician

Released on Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 3:48 pm under

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.

Admissions to The Highlands of Dyersburg Health & Rehab Suspended

Released on Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 10:50 am under
Dyer County Nursing Home Cited for Violations
 
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, has suspended new admissions of residents to The Highlands of Dyersburg Health & Rehab effective November 2, 2009, and imposed a one-time state civil monetary penalty of $1,500. The state also has recommended that the federal civil penalty be imposed at $5,500 a day until the violations are corrected. A special monitor has been appointed to review the facility’s operations.

Waiting List Established for State AIDS Drug Assistance Program

Released on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 10:29 am under

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.

State Health Commissioner Statement on President Obama’s Declaration of National Emergency for H1N1

Released on Sat, Oct 24, 2009 - 7:34 pm under

“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

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