Shelby County Health Department

12/15/2025

This month we celebrated World AIDS Day and we are expecting the community's HIV rates to decrease. That's in part thanks to the Shelby County Health Department's mission to increase testing, education, and treatment. Let's make sure we know our status and keep the numbers moving in the right direction. Remember, you can get a HIV test sent to your home for free at https://901hivtesting.com/.

12/15/2025

Fireplaces, heaters, and candles can raise indoor air pollution in winter. Keep a window cracked or ventilate your space for cleaner air.

Read More: https://www.epa.gov/emergencies-iaq/winter-weather-and-indoor-air-quality

12/13/2025

❄️ Warming Center Open TONIGHT - Saturday 12/13 ❄️

⏰ Opening Hours: the Warming Center will be open TONIGHT Saturday 12/13, 10pm - and stay open until further notice.

📍 Location: ALL guests will be welcomed at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH on the NE corner of Poplar and East Parkway (200 East Parkway North). Entrance on Poplar.
--- Single women
--- Single men
--- Families
--- Couples

🚐 Transportation: Transportation to the Warming Center is operated by MATA. Requests can be made by calling 901-486-0939 starting at 9:30pm on Saturday, 12/13 and will operate during Warming Center hours.

🍽️ Services: Sack meals and blankets will be provided while supplies last.

❤️ Who: All are welcome. Guests will need to check in upon arrival, but IDs are not required. We strive to provide a safe, kind, and respectful environment for all.

12/13/2025

Extremely cold air is headed for the Mid-South. Before going out, make sure you dress for the weather. Wear 2 to 3 layers of clothing, a hat, and gloves if you will be outdoors for an extended time. US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee Emergency Management/Homeland Security- Shelby County Government Shelby County, Tennessee

12/13/2025

Shelby County Health Department 814 Jefferson headquarters will be open today, 9am-1pm, for immunizations and shot records. WIC services will also be available. No appointment needed! Shelby County, Tennessee

12/12/2025

We know it’s tempting to warm up your car in winter… but idling releases pollution that harms our air and our health. Limit idling when you can and help keep our community’s air clean.


Read more: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0016236118309803 #:~:text=Idling%20brings%20about%20the%20deterioration%20of%20human,are%20more%20common%20to%20maintain%20engine%20warmth.

12/11/2025

Shelby County Health Department 814 Jefferson headquarters will be open this Saturday, 9am-1pm, for immunizations and shot records. WIC services will also be available. No appointment needed! Shelby County, Tennessee

12/08/2025

Episode two is now live! We sat down with our very own Denford Galloway, who shared powerful insights on combating HIV and breaking stigma. This is a transformative conversation you don’t want to miss. Tune in to hear Denford’s story on YouTube or Spotify.

12/06/2025

Shelby County Health Department 814 Jefferson headquarters will be open nextSaturday, 9am-1pm, for immunizations and shot records. WIC services will also be available. No appointment needed! Shelby County, Tennessee

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee has issued a special weather statement for wintry precipitation this afternoon/evening , including light snow & sleet. If you must drive, take it slow and watch out for icing on bridges &elevated surfaces.

City of Memphis has opened a warming center at First Baptist Church (200 East Parkway North), tonight from 10pm to 8am Friday.