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Departments Administrative Services Community Health Services Case Management Services Clinical Services Environmental Health Services Councils Regional Health Council wwwHealth Site  Download Adobe Reader Here. Download Word Viewer Here. Community Health Services - Main The Community Health Services Department is responsible for identifying and assessing community health needs, strategic health planning, the development of preventive health programs, the implementation of preventive health services and activities, and the dissemination of information to the general public through its health education efforts. Many of the community-based preventive health services, programs, and activities delivered under this department are managed by the Health Promotion and Wellness Section. Included under this section of the department is an employee wellness program for employees of Hamilton County Government and their families. Community Health Services Community Health Planning and Assessment The Community Assessment and Planning Section of the Health Department conducts ongoing community health data and information collection and analyses activities in an effort to understand and monitor the health status and health needs of residents of Hamilton County. Health Promotion and Wellness Many of the community-based preventive health services, programs, and activities delivered under this department are managed by the Health Promotion and Wellness Section. Included under this section of the department is an employee wellness program for employees of Hamilton County Government and their families. Public Information and Media Communications The Public Information Officer serves as a liaison between the media and health department personnel. The office assists health department personnel in increasing public awareness of issues that affect community health and wellness, and also helps news organizations obtain information needed for stories on public health-related issues. Regional Prevention Program The Regional Prevention Program is established to plan and implement preventive health and health-related programs for youth  and the community at large. Emphasis is on the identification of social and family issues and health problems that may lead to teen pregnancy and substance abuse. Harriet Tubman Program The Harriet Tubman Express project is a co–ed teen pregnancy postponement and life skills attainment program targeted for the teen residents of the Harriet Tubman Development and the surrounding communities. Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Health Council This organization is made up of area residents who represent other health institutions and organizations such as hospitals, community health centers, and support groups for various health problems, as well as persons who represent area businesses, the clergy, the school system, the insurance industry, city and county government, and the lay community. How to contact Us Community Health Services: 423-209-8088 Community Planning and Assessment: 423-209-8088 Health Promotion and Wellness: 423-209-8242 Public Information and Media Relations: 423-209-8238 Regional Prevention Program: 423-209-8061 Harriet Tubman Program: 423-493-9288

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