During National Public Health Week, the Anderson County Health Department is taking part in various initiatives to promote public health. On April 1st, staff members will be assisting patients with registering to vote and collecting hygiene products to donate to the Tennessee Out-Reach Center for Homeless. Additionally, they are partnering with UT Extension to offer an after-school yoga club at Glenwood Elementary.
On April 2nd, staff will be promoting outdoor activities at the Anderson County Senior Center through their Matter of Balance class. The Public Health Educator will also be hosting a tobacco/vaping prevention program called “Catch My Breath” for fifth graders at Grand Oaks Elementary. Anti-tobacco signage will also be distributed at participating schools.
On April 3rd, there will be more sessions of the “Catch My Breath” curriculum for fifth graders. On April 4th, staff will be promoting access to vaccines and continuing the Matter of Balance class at the Senior Center.
On April 5th, hygiene products collected will be donated to the center for homeless and staff members will be encouraged to walk at work. Finally, on April 7th, staff members will attend the “Celebration of a Young Child” event to promote the future of public health.
Anderson County Health Department Director Charles Turner expressed pride in his team’s hard work and dedication to providing valuable services to the community. The department offers programs such as CHANT, GIFTS, and TNSTRONG that support residents’ overall health and well-being during National Public Health Week and beyond.
