Roane County Health Council

01/14/2026

Did you know? Tennessee has over 13,000 retailers that sell to***co and v***r products—and in just the last quarter, 1 in 5 were found selling to underage youth.

Join Smokefree Tennessee on January 22 for the next webinar, where a panel of experts will break down what these numbers mean and how a To***co Retail License could be a critical step in protecting Tennessee’s kids and curbing the youth va**ng crisis.

👉 Register now: smokefreetenneseesee.com/webinars

01/13/2026

Were pulling for our community this Souper Bowl season. Many community partners and organizations are hosting donation boxes to fill with heavy soups, stews, chili, one-pot meals to fill blessing boxes in Roane County! Thank you for your support. Drop off locations below!

01/12/2026

The Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline, staffed by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), is available to nursing mothers and partners, their families, expectant mothers, and health care providers seeking breastfeeding support and information. The Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Individuals are welcome to call the Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline anytime they need support, regardless of language barriers. Interpretative services available directly include: Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin.

The Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline provides accurate, up-to-date information for common breastfeeding issues and questions, such as:

Not making enough milk
Over supply of milk
Baby refusing to nurse
Breast or ni**le pain
Engorgement
Medications and breastfeeding
Breast pumps
Working and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding in public
Weaning

01/09/2026

Quitting looks different for everyone—and that’s okay.

The TN Quitline meets you where you are, because now is the time for support that works for you.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text “QUIT” to 615-795-0600.

01/09/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Who will you encourage to get their recommended cervical cancer screening? You can learn more about cervical cancer screening and the Tennessee Breast & Cervical Screening Program at www.tn.gov/tbcsp.

01/08/2026

Thinking about quitting? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do it by yourself.

Now is the time to connect with expert support through the TN Quitline. One call can start your quit journey today.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text “QUIT” to 615-795-0600.

01/07/2026

Now is the time to take back control of your health and your future, and you don’t have to quit smoking or va**ng on your own.
Free, confidential support is available through the TN Quitline, where trained coaches provide personalized guidance, encouragement, and proven tools to help you quit—on your terms.
Your quit journey can start today.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit www.tnquitline.org to get started today.

01/06/2026

TN Quit Week is a reminder that help is always available.

If you’re ready to quit smoking or va**ng, now is the time to call the TN Quitline and begin your journey.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text “QUIT” to 615-795-0600.

01/03/2026

During high school, Christine wanted to fit in, so she began smoking at age 16. She became addicted and continued smoking menthol ci******es for 28 years.

In 2007, at age 44, Christine’s life would change forever. She quit smoking when a biopsy of a growth inside her cheek revealed oral cancer. After 35 radiation treatments and chemotherapy, she seemed to be cured. But the cancer returned in 2008; this time surgery was her only option. Her third bout with oral cancer in 2009 was even more serious. She learned it had spread to her jawbone, classifying it as stage IV. Doctors had to remove half of her jaw.

12/31/2025

How about a friendly competition to start the New Year!? 🪅🥳🥂🎉

Participate in a range of wellness activities and enjoy some healthy competition with your public health community. Earn chances to win prizes for reaching Challenge Goals as you work your way up the leaderboard.

In addition to competing as an individual, you can form a team and compete against other teams based on average points. Can your team keep up with the APHA Staff Team? As further motivation, you can also see how you stack up against your teammates on the Team Leaderboard!

The Challenge starts on Thursday, January 1 at 12:01 a.m. ET and ends on Sunday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Join the APHA Keep It Moving Winter 2026 Challenge January 1 - April 12, 2026.

12/22/2025

Let’s face it, the holidays are a great time to settle in and get cozy. But don’t forget the importance of physical activity in cancer prevention! Physically active adults have a significantly lower risk of developing several commonly occurring cancers, as well as a lower risk of several other cancers. So be sure to take some time to be active this season! For more information follow https://www.facebook.com/share/1MrFjJd9uV/

12/03/2025

Noel, age 42, grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He started smoking menthol ci******es at the age of 13. Most of his friends smoked, and Noel thought it was the “cool” thing to do.

For the next 20 years, Noel smoked two packs of ci******es a day. He smoked six or seven ci******es every morning just between waking up and leaving for work. “I’d wake up, smoke. Get in the shower, smoke. Get dressed, smoke. Have a cup of coffee, smoke.”

Noel’s addiction to ci******es affected his life in multiple ways. He lost a job as a ride-share driver because passengers continually complained that his car smelled like an ashtray. He missed family vacations and a funeral because he refused to travel by airplane since he couldn’t smoke during a flight.

At age 36, Noel suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized for a week. He realized that if he continued to smoke, he would die. He couldn’t bear the thought that he might not be there for his family. This motivated Noel to quit smoking and he has been smokefree since.
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