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Topic: Shelby County Health Department
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February 2025
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January 2025
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School district, Health Department team up to battle exploding HIV rate
A new agreement will allow Shelby County Health Department to provide screenings, treatment, preventative care and education to public middle and high school students, whose HIV infection rates are rising at an alarming rate.
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Health Department to make opioid-overdose supplies more available
The vending machine, a pilot project, is part of a larger effort to increase access to harm-reduction supplies across Shelby County, which recorded 910 suspected opioid overdose-related deaths in the last two years.
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November 2024
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County joins ‘Big Cities’ program to promote public health, battle misinformation
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said she wants to reinforce established science that shows vaccines protect communities from infectious diseases and fluoride improves dental health.
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October 2024
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Local breast cancer survivors honored at Pink October ceremony
Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said risk increases with age and that women, who are more often caregivers, should make their own health a priority.
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Shelby County mayor promotes HIV testing by taking one of his own
With HIV cases spiking in the area, Mayor Lee Harris and his team took the opportunity to advertise the Shelby County Health Department’s free, confidential walk-in testing.
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Free flu shots in Memphis are part of statewide event
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 15, free flu shots will be available at three Memphis sites, including one drive-thru location.
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How to order free COVID tests
“I strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to obtain additional free COVID-19 test kits delivered to your home address,” said the Shelby County Health Department’s director.
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August 2024
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Environmentalists urge health department to take action on xAI
The EPA considers turbines, such as the ones being used at the xAI supercomputer in Memphis, a significant source of hazardous air pollutants.
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Health Dept. offering free rabies, parvo vaccines
“Pet vaccination protects humans as well as our animals,” said Dr. Michelle Taylor, head of the Shelby County Health Department.
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COVID now looks more like other common respiratory viruses
Like many parts of the world, the Memphis area is seeing a COVID uptick. What differs now is the virus has become endemic like the flu and RSV.
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July 2024
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Amid nationwide decline, Memphis stays an HIV hotspot
Shelby County ranks second nationally with new HIV infections, behind Miami. Tennessee Department of Health estimates show HIV rates in Shelby County have increased 36% overall since 2018, while new cases among people ages 15-19 have risen 40%.
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June 2024
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Health department aims to swat mosquito population
The free Fight the Bite festival offered tips for protecting against disease-carrying insects, as well as information about pest control efforts in the Memphis area.
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Guest Column: Use PrEP to combat HIV among people in Shelby County
“By implementing a scientifically informed HIV prevention strategy and using tools that are known to be effective to prevent HIV, we can End the Epidemic among our young people.”
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Shelby County sees uptick in sexually transmitted infections
Shelby County’s syphilis rates have increased since 2018 — more than 100% overall and more than 150% among people ages 15-19.
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May 2024
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Shelby County to launch Healthy Start to improve maternal, infant health
Regional One Health and the Shelby County Health Department will both launch Healthy Start programs with federal funding to improve maternal and child health outcomes in high-need communities.
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March 2024
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Health Dept.'s head has plans for new, expanded and renovated clinics
Dr. Michelle Taylor discussed the Shelby County Health Department’s upcoming projects, which include a new clinic in Whitehaven, an upgraded Hickory Hill clinic and a refurbished Orange Mound center.
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February 2024
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Shelby County hopes to screen twice as many kids for lead exposure
There is no safe amount of lead exposure on people and, even in small amounts, it can cause hyperactivity, behavioral issues and learning problems, especially in young children.
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Memphis ranks second among cities with highest STD rates
After topping last year’s list of the 100 U.S. cities with the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases, Memphis is in second place on this year’s list with Philadelphia taking the top spot.
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January 2024
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Between wind and water: How the Health Department could help the environment
The Shelby County Health Department is charged with protecting and promoting environmental health, but advocates say the agency is not doing enough to keep the area’s air and water safe.
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Inked (Special): Van Center, River Horse Logistics and Whitehaven health clinic
A Mercedes-Benz Van Center opened in Memphis, a new health facility is planned for Whitehaven and River Horse Logistics is leasing space in Lamar Industrial Park.
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Inked: Van Center, River Horse Logistics and Whitehaven health clinic
A Mercedes-Benz Van Center opened in Memphis, a new health facility is planned for Whitehaven and River Horse Logistics is leasing space in Lamar Industrial Park.
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Shelby County Health Department warns of winter COVID-19 surge
The county’s health department is urging residents to be prepared to test themselves, isolate if necessary, seek treatment when needed and to consider wearing a high-quality mask in high-risk settings.
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November 2023
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Shelby County invites the community to remember those lost to HIV/AIDS
Friday’s free event will also include a catered dinner buffet, presentations, vendors, informational displays and giveaways, and it will culminate with a balloon release to honor everyone in the Memphis community impacted by HIV/AIDS.
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October 2023
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Health department will host Downtown vaccination pop-up
Shelby County Health Department will offer free flu and COVID vaccines during working hours for Downtown workers and residents during Friday’s pop-up event at Civic Center Plaza.
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