"A dental x-ray during a routine dental checkup is the only way to know if there are any small cavities lurking.” Dr. Crystal D. Manners, D.D.S., TennCare Chief Dental Officer.
Reminder: TennCare and CoverKids covers 2 yearly dental visits for children. #CHM2022TN
The Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program (TBCSP) helps low-income, uninsured women gain access to timely breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services. To learn more, visit https://t.co/zfkxriE3Fc.
Today can be your day. You can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text “Quit” to 615-795-0600 to get help quitting smoking. Learn more about how you can quit smoking at https://t.co/zs7PQ98J3J #QuitSmoking#TobaccoFreeTennessee
Do you know someone affected by intimate partner violence? At least 1 in 4 women & 1 in 10 men report experiencing relationship violence. There is help available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text 1-866-331-9474. https://t.co/BuFsOHCjQf
Effective 1/1/23, TennCare will cover dental services for all adult members. Members of the public are invited to offer comments regarding this change from September 23, 2022 through October 24, 2022. For more information visit:
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Via @nytimes: Physicians suffer one of the highest #burnout rates among professionals. Kimberly Becher, one of two family practitioners in Clay County, W. Va., learned the hard way. Read more: https://t.co/VcmjGjTDMf #ruralhealth
Tennessee REDLINE is a 24/7/365 resource for information on substance abuse treatment services and referrals. This is a free and confidential service provided by the state of Tennessee. Call 800-889-9789.
Thank you to all the providers that work with TennCare members to recover!
TennCare and CoverKids members, do you have new contact information? ReConnect with TennCare Connect to update your contact information today.
📱 Call 1-855-259-0701
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During pregnancy, quitting smoking is even more important. The BABY & ME Tobacco Free Program supports your quitting journey by providing counseling and incentives for being tobacco free. Learn more and find your local health department to get started: https://t.co/GdLxtMS44G
Fruit is good for you -- it has fiber and other nutrients you need. But it also has natural sugar, and some have more than others. Find out which ones have the most and least sugar. https://t.co/FHB5znwtU6
Every 37 seconds, someone in the US dies from heart disease. These 7 simple measures can save your life – or the life of someone you love: https://t.co/4zmZmqxRyX
In the US, many children have fallen behind on recommended #vaccines. #VaccinesForChildren program provides vaccines at no cost to uninsured and underinsured children: https://t.co/w9XeZ7gJSj
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified disparities in the data that is part of the Cancer Genome Atlas. Identifying these gaps is the first step toward developing deep data sets relevant to all patients and opportunities for individualized cancer care.
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Every 30 seconds someone dies from a viral hepatitis related illness. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, commonly caused by a viral infection. With existing prevention, testing, & treatment hepatitis related death is preventable. For more: https://t.co/awqt6EjJ84
Protect yourself & others from #hepatitis by:
1⃣ using sterile injections
2⃣ practising safer sex
3⃣ using your own razors/blades
4⃣ using safe tattooing/piercing tools
5⃣ vaccinating children against hepatitis B
6⃣ getting tested/knowing your status
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Parents, are you caught up on your child’s immunizations? Before school starts check with your provider or local health department to make sure you’re on track. For more information: https://t.co/ytjALxPKfL
Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting https://t.co/E9XaEOCjMp will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. #988Lifeline
Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. Many women feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or exhausted at different times during their pregnancy or after having a baby. The National Maternal Health Hotline can help. It is available 24/7 and is free and confidential.