TOP 30 Educational outcome improvement in Union City, Tennessee

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Welcome to the Union County Health Department Located at 4335 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville, Tennessee, the Union County Health Department is dedicated to safeguarding the health and prosperity of our community. As a local government office, we offer a comprehensive range of health services to individuals of all ages and economic backgrounds, with a commitment to confidentiality and accessibility.

The Obion County Health Department, located at 1008 Mount Zion Road in Union City, Tennessee, is a local government office dedicated to protecting, promoting, and improving the health and prosperity of the people in Tennessee. Dr. John Dreyzehner, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, established the Primary Prevention Initiative (PPI) in 2012 to focus on primary prevention efforts, such as eliminating risk factors for later health problems. In Obion County, the PPI Teams focus on obesity and teen pregnancy prevention, offering programs on self-esteem, nutrition, exercise, and workplace wellness. The PPI Staff recently hosted a successful program with the Obion County Cub Scouts, educating them on bone health and engaging them in a fun game of "Bone Bingo." The Obion County Community Health Council, made up of interested residents, works to address health issues and improve outcomes in the community, with a focus on tobacco use and prevention, obesity, and teen pregnancy prevention. Join their mailing list by texting OBIONCOUNTY to 22828.