Tennessee Department of Health

Tennessee's Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner approved a $305,461 grant for a new ambulance and lift, funded by the One Big, Beautiful Bill, to improve emergency services in rural Lewis and Maury counties. The ambulance will be owned by Lewis County but shared with Maury Regional Medical Center to replace an older unit.

A complaint has been filed against Dr. Mark Fowler for allegedly violating medical ethics during a failed Tennessee execution of Tony Carruthers. The complaint claims Fowler caused Carruthers excruciating pain and potential partial paralysis by administering lidocaine without allergy testing and continuing procedures despite visible distress. The execution was halted by Gov. Bill Lee, who granted Carruthers a one-year reprieve.

A Tennessee judge ordered the state to disclose to death row inmate Darrell Hines whether Dr. Mark Fowler, who was involved in Tony Carruthers’ botched execution in May, will be used for Hines’ scheduled August 13 execution. Carruthers’ sister claims the failed attempt left him partially paralyzed, and Hines argues using the same doctor could lead to similar issues.

Faith leaders and Republican state senators are urging Governor Bill Lee to pause Tennessee executions following a failed attempt to execute Tony Carruthers in May. The leaders argue responsible governance requires halting executions until a full review of the incident is completed, with Carruthers' family filing a complaint against a doctor involved in the execution. The next scheduled execution is August 13th.

Tonya Hervey, sister of death row inmate Tony Carruthers, filed a complaint against Dr. Mark Fowler for violating medical ethics during a failed Tennessee execution. The execution was halted after IV insertion issues caused Carruthers visible distress, and the governor granted a one-year reprieve. The complaint alleges Fowler administered lidocaine without allergy checks, continued procedures despite Carruthers' agony, and lacked recent qualifications for central line placement.

The sister of a Tennessee death row inmate has filed a complaint against Dr. Mark Fowler, accusing him of violating medical ethics during a failed execution attempt. The complaint alleges Fowler caused excruciating pain and potential stroke-related harm by administering lidocaine without allergy checks and persisting with IV attempts despite visible distress.

The sister of a Tennessee death row inmate whose execution was halted due to IV complications has filed a complaint against the involved doctor. The complaint accuses Dr. Mark Fowler of violating medical ethics by causing visible distress, administering lidocaine without allergy checks, and attempting a central line despite lacking recent experience. The execution was called off by the governor.

Tony Carruthers' sister, Dr. Tonya Hervey, filed a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health alleging medical malpractice and torture during the state's failed execution attempt. The complaint targets Dr. Mark Walton Fowler for causing unnecessary pain during intravenous access attempts and continuing procedures despite Carruthers' distress. Governor Bill Lee granted Carruthers a one-year reprieve following the botched execution.

Tony Carruthers suffered a brain stroke and partial paralysis following a botched execution attempt, according to a complaint filed by his sister, Dr. Tonya Hervey. The complaint accuses Dr. Fowler of the Tennessee Department of Corrections of malpractice and torture, citing multiple violations of medical ethics during the procedure.

A Tennessee judge has temporarily blocked the state Department of Health from sharing specific immigration information related to children in a health program. The order comes from a Davidson County Chancery Court and is described as an agreed temporary injunction.

The Tennessee Department of Health has agreed to halt reporting undocumented families in the Children’s Special Services program to immigration authorities, following a court-ordered temporary injunction. The agreement includes restoring enrollment, disregarding prior disenrollment requests, and annual recertification for families regardless of immigration status.

A Davidson County judge has temporarily blocked Tennessee health officials from reporting identifying information about children in the Children's Special Services program to immigration authorities, following a lawsuit by three Nashville doctors who argued the requirement could disrupt care for immigrant children with disabilities. The injunction requires the state to restore program status for affected children and continue annual recertification without considering immigration status, providing protections for about 400 immigrant children in Tennessee.

Health officials in Middle Tennessee are monitoring two confirmed measles cases, including one in Nashville, with potential exposures from June 29 through July 4. Dr. Buddy Creech emphasized measles' high contagiousness and the importance of vaccination, noting the virus can linger in spaces and infect others up to four days before and after rash onset. The Tennessee Department of Health reports no community spread beyond the confirmed cases.

A Nashville judge extended a restraining order blocking Tennessee Department of Health officials from reporting 400 sick and disabled immigrant children in a public health program to the state's immigration enforcement division. The health department had required families to opt out of the program or be reported by June 30, prompting a legal challenge from three doctors who argued the policy endangered patients and violated federal funding rules.

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed two measles cases in Middle Tennessee, with both individuals recovering at home after exposure outside the state. One person was fully vaccinated, while the other's vaccination status remains unknown. Public health departments listed specific locations and times where potential exposure occurred, urging monitoring for symptoms.

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed a second measles case in middle Tennessee. The announcement was made on Saturday.

The Catfeine Cat Cafe in Murfreesboro, Tenn., warned guests that a measles-infected individual may have visited on June 29 or 30 between 1:00-5:00 p.m., urging them to monitor symptoms until July 21, 2026. The CDC notes measles symptoms include high fever, cough, and a rash, with potential complications like pneumonia and encephalitis. The cafe emphasized the virus does not remain on surfaces and that cats are not at risk.

A Tennessee judge extended a temporary order blocking state health officials from reporting sick and disabled immigrant children in a healthcare program to an immigration enforcement office. Three doctors, supported by a law firm, argue the policy risks patients' health, while state officials claim compliance with federal and state laws.

Tennessee is experiencing a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, a parasitic illness causing explosive diarrhea. The CDC reports 145 cases across 17 U.S. states, with 20 hospitalizations, and Tennessee's annual cases have nearly 10-fold since 2016. Cyclosporiasis is transmitted through contaminated food or water and is treatable with medication.

A Davidson County judge has extended a temporary restraining order blocking Tennessee from reporting immigrant children in the Children's Special Services (CSS) program to immigration authorities. The policy, challenged in a lawsuit by three Nashville physicians, could disrupt care for about 400 medically fragile children with conditions like cancer and congenital heart disease if implemented.

The Tennessee Justice Center filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Nashville physicians challenging a Tennessee Department of Health rule that requires families of children in the Children’s Special Services program to disenroll or risk being reported to immigration authorities. A temporary restraining order has halted the rule’s implementation, with a court decision expected by July 2.

The article outlines various local, state, and federal programs in Tennessee that provide food assistance, including Second Harvest Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, SNAP, CSFP, Summer EBT, and WIC. These programs offer groceries, meals, and nutrition support for seniors, families, and individuals in need.

A judge temporarily blocked Tennessee from sharing information about 400 seriously ill immigrant children with immigration authorities, following a lawsuit by doctors. The state had sent letters to families under a new law requiring data sharing after June, part of broader immigration restrictions.

A judge temporarily blocked Tennessee from sharing health data on 400 seriously ill immigrant children with immigration authorities. The order followed a lawsuit by three doctors who argued that a new state law requiring information sharing after June would harm patients, as the law is part of bills supporting immigration enforcement policies.

A Tennessee judge temporarily blocked a state policy requiring the Tennessee Department of Health to report children in a federally funded medical program to immigration authorities if they are suspected of lacking legal status. The policy, challenged in a lawsuit by the Tennessee Justice Center on behalf of physicians, could have disrupted lifesaving care for over 400 immigrant children with severe medical conditions.

A Tennessee court granted a temporary restraining order to three doctors challenging the state health department's threat to report critically ill children in undocumented families to ICE. The department had warned families enrolled in a public health program to disenroll by June 30 or face reporting, citing a new state law. The doctors argue the action exceeds the department's authority and conflicts with federal law.

Three doctors have sued the Tennessee Department of Health over its plan to report the immigration status of medically fragile immigrant children in the Children's Special Services program to a state immigration agency. The lawsuit argues this policy violates federal law and could lead to families withdrawing from the program, risking harm or death to the children.

Three Nashville physicians are suing Tennessee to block a policy requiring immigrant children with severe disabilities in the Children's Special Services (CSS) program to be reported to immigration enforcement. The policy, set to take effect July 1, affects around 400 children, including 10-year-old Walter with spina bifida, whose family faces deportation risks if they remain enrolled in the program.

Tennessee requires parents of critically ill children to disenroll from a health program or risk immigration reporting, affecting 400 immigrant children in the state. The Children's Special Services program, which provides life-saving care for low-income children with severe disabilities, is targeted under a new law requiring immigration verification for public benefits.

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen urged Gov. Bill Lee to revoke a Tennessee directive requiring the reporting of approximately 400 sick or disabled immigrant children in a public health program to a state immigration enforcement division. The directive, which has drawn opposition from health providers and advocates, mandates that families receiving services through the Children’s Special Services program be reported to the Centralized Immigration Enforcement Bureau by June 30 if they continue using the services.

Tennessee's government requires immigrant families to share personal information with immigration authorities to retain healthcare coverage for their disabled or critically ill children through the Children’s Special Services program, creating a June 30 deadline with no transition plan. Healthcare providers and advocates are scrambling to secure care for affected children, including those reliant on ventilators and chemotherapy.

A Tennessee state law requiring the Department of Health to report the names of non-legal immigrant children enrolled in Children's Special Services to immigration authorities takes effect on July 1. The law, Public Chapter 1106, has been described as creating a 'nightmarish situation' for affected families.

The Tennessee Department of Health will report immigration status of children in the Children’s Special Services program to immigration officials starting July 2026, sparking concerns about health risks for vulnerable children. The program, which provides healthcare for low-income kids with disabilities or critical illnesses, has served children regardless of immigration status for decades.

Tennessee requires families of children with disabilities and life-threatening illnesses to verify immigration status to access healthcare, risking disenrollment or ICE reporting. The policy targets the Children’s Special Services program, which previously provided care regardless of immigration status.

Ralph Alvarado, a Trump-backed former Tennessee health commissioner and Kentucky state senator, won the Republican primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District to replace retiring Rep. Andy Barr. Alvarado, a physician and early Trump supporter, will compete in a district Democrats have added to their target list despite its strong Republican lean.