APSU School of Nursing receives $35,000 grant with Montgomery County Health Department for Breast Health
June 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University School of Nursing and the Montgomery County Health Department will continue to support the fight against breast cancer, thanks to a recent $35,985 grant from the Greater Nashville Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
For the second year in a row, the Nashville Komen affiliate has awarded the grant to the two organizations to provide breast health education and services to underserved populations in this community.
Dr. Patty Orr and Joey Smith, director of the county health department, recently received $35,985 to support local breast health.
APSU to host 2nd Gov Color Run September 27th, 2014
June 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Last September, several sane and reasonable Austin Peay State University students closed their eyes and intentionally ran through clouds of non-toxic colored starch.
When they emerged from the haze, their hair was green, their skin was blue and their clothes were covered in splotches of yellow. And, more importantly, almost all of them were smiling.
Runners were showered in colors during the first Gov “Color” Run event in 2013. (Beth Liggett/APSU staff)
Austin Peay State University School of Nursing receives $60,000 grant with Montgomery County Health Department for Breast Health
June 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Greater Nashville Affiliate, the Austin Peay State University School of Nursing will partner with the Montgomery County Health Department to begin a breast health program.
The effort will launch June 12th with a forum that will serve as a call to action for men and women to know the latest about breast cancer, specifically how to minimize their chances of developing the cancer and how to detect signs early.
Dr. Patty Orr (center), director of the APSU School of Nursing and associate professor, and Joey Smith (left), director of the Montgomery County Health Department, receive a check from Patty Harmon, director of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Greater Nashville Affiliate. (Contributed photo)
APSU to kick off new GovTrails on March 27th
March 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – A walking trail at Austin Peay State University is becoming a reality, thanks to a state grant awarded to the University to designate the trails on campus and organize other efforts to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
The public is invited to walk GovTrails during a kick-off celebration at 11:30am, Wednesday, March 27th in the Morgan University Center plaza. This event will be held rain or shine.
GovTrails
APSU awarded state grant to promote health, fitness
January 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Thanks to a state grant awarded to Austin Peay State University, designated walking trails on campus and nutrition education sessions are in the plans to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
The Tennessee Department of Health recently awarded the Eat Well, Play More Grant, which provides $20,000 in funding, to APSU to develop a program that will help those in the area have immediate access to an environment that encourages fitness and health. [Read more]
Montgomery County Health Department gets New Director
May 23, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Mayor’s Office is pleased to announce that Joey Smith has been selected to lead the Montgomery County Health Department as the Public Health Director.
Smith will replace Andre Fresco who is moving out of state to pursue other opportunities.
Smith is an Austin Peay graduate with over 12 years experience with the Tennessee Department of Health. [Read more]
WIC Clinic Construction Update
January 5, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The new Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Clinic is currently under construction and taking shape quickly. This week, the project reaches a critical milestone, as the tie in to the existing Health Department building will take place.
Over the previous weeks, passers-by have witnessed steel and roofing being erected, as well as the concrete slab being most recently poured for the project.
WIC Clinic construction currently underway next to the Health Department.
Mayor to cook healthy dishes at Downtown Market
August 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The next Mayor’s Fitness Council event will be Cooking with the Mayor at 9:00am August 27th at the Downtown Market.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will discuss how to choose nourishing whole foods and incorporate them into delicious meals. The Mayor will assist guest Chef Samantha Maselli in a demonstration of how to prepare healthy dishes with some produce and ingredients acquired at the Downtown Market. [Read more]
CH conducts physicals, clinic available August 7th
August 1, 2010
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital will conduct school and sports physicals for BACH prime enrolled beneficiaries during clinic hours until August 31st.
Network enrolled beneficiaries may schedule an appointment with their network provider for school physicals. All beneficiaries regardless of enrollment may schedule an appointment at BACH during the sports physical clinic which will be available August 7th in the Blue clinic from 8:00am until 4:00pm.
Dads encouraged to celebrate Father’s Day by quitting tobacco use
June 10, 2010
Nashville, TN — Father’s Day is a wonderful time for men to celebrate the role they play in influencing the choices children in their lives make. One of these choices is tobacco use.
“This Father’s Day, I urge dads to think about and discuss the effects tobacco may be having on their family,” said Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN. “If they do smoke, fathers can set a good example by either quitting smoking or influencing children to resist the pressures they may face from their peers to use tobacco products.” [Read more]
