Tennessee is making a push to get more people across the state vaccinated for the flu this season. That push brings the 3rd annual Fight Flu TN event to the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Thursday for free, drive-thru flu vaccines. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said it is even more important this year to be protected from the ... Read More »
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Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots at Three Putnam Schools
The Putnam County Health Department will hold a drive-by flu shot event Monday at three schools. Anyone is welcome to get a free flu shot at either Burks Elementary, Upperman Middle School or Jere Whitson Elementary from 3pm-7pm Monday. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said during the pandemic it’s important to protect everyone’s health. “With COVID this year ... Read More »
Putnam County COVID Results Now Online
Putnam County Health Department patients can now find their COVID test results online. Results can be found under the patient portal tab on the health department’s website. Health Director Lisa Bumbalough said the new feature will decrease the phone calls made for negative results. “The process is much easier and more accessible for the customer,” Bumbalough said. “We do not ... Read More »
Putnam County Covid Testing Moves Monday
The Putnam County Health Department will move Covid-19 testing to the Putnam County Fairgrounds starting Monday. County Health Director Lisa Bumbalough said the health department moved the location due to increased traffic. “We have seen an increase in the last few weeks,” Bumbalough said. “Of course, as everyone can see, Covid-19 is still very active in our community, as evident ... Read More »