Tennessee River Family Health

11/19/2025

Primary Care for the Whole Family!
Walk in or schedule!
731-926-9600

11/18/2025

BE A PATRIOT! 🇺🇸
Join in the Great American Smoke Out!
Leave your pack at home! Stop Smoking Now!

11/17/2025

Here's an interesting article from UT about how primary care in rural parts of the state is surviving through the influx of Nurse Practitioners.

Posonya Currie, BSN, grew up in Haywood County and hopes to work there as a primary care provider when she graduates from the UT Health Science Center College of Nursing as a nurse practitioner.

11/14/2025

We ❤️our Students!

Treating children is the best part of our day. We don't approach them like little adults, we treat each child with a special unique approach. Next time your student needs attention, just walk in and let us take it from there.

Walk in Ready or Call Ahead.
731-926-9600

11/13/2025

No Matter Who You Are, We Can Treat You!
We're Primary care for the entire family and beyond!
Just walk in or call ahead to schedule!
It's up to you!
731-926-9600

11/11/2025

Thank You For Your Service and Sacrifice! 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

It's that time of year!
Time for Strep Throat to become a local trend.

What is it?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus.

What are the symptoms?
- Sore throat, often severe
- Fever
- Swollen tonsils, sometimes with white or yellow spots
- Red spots on the roof of the mouth
- Headache
- Nausea
- Cough (less common)

What causes Strep?
Strep throat is spread through contact with respiratory droplets from an infected person, such as through coughing, sneezing, or sharing utensils.

How can we prevent Strep?
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- Stay home from work or school if you have symptoms.

What to do:
Walk in or schedule with us.
We'll treat it immediately.
731-926-9600
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that may be contaminated

11/09/2025

THESE TWO ARE UNFORGETTABLE when it comes to great Primary Care. Thank you, Sammie Jo and Blake, for taking excellent care of patients every day.
Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to keeping families healthy truly embody what Tennessee River Family Health is all about.

11/07/2025

How do we know a Cold versus a Flu?
Here's a simple chart that may help!

Now is a good time for a Flu shot!
Remember it's not for you, it's for the community.

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731-926-9609

11/06/2025

Who Needs a Flu Shot?

The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu shot each year. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu, such as:

- People 65 years of age and older
- People with chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes
- Pregnant women
- Healthcare workers
- People who live with or care for others who are at high risk

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731-926-9600

11/03/2025

We're primary care for the entire family.
That's peace of mind!

Walk in or schedule
731- 926-9600

10/31/2025

We're not saying you should hand out toothbrushes....we're just saying healthy Halloween snacks are easy to make and equally delicious!

Be Safe!

Healthy Halloween treats are definitely not boring! This collection of fast, easy spooky fruit recipes bring the fun and balance out sweet treats with lower calories too!