East Tennessee Region Department of Health

Tennessee Department of Health

Healthy People, Healthy Communities, Healthy Tennessee

The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is to protect, promote, and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. We are a statewide team of highly talented, dedicated professionals committed to working collaboratively on effective, engaging public health efforts. Compassionate, effective, and efficient service to people in all 95 counties of the state is the standard of performance. TDH incorporates our values into our daily work to achieve our mission, live our vision, and address our two strategic priorities of prevention and access.

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Benefits may vary per position and employment status

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Work From Home

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness Programs

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Potential Loan Repayment

What Our Employees are Saying...

"For me, the best part about public health is knowing that I am really making a difference in someone's health and wellbeing."

Madison Young, Nursing Supervisor

"The best part of working in public health is being able to help others. Working for TDH, you are not only valued as an employee but also as a person. They provide benefits and opportunities to further your career."

Kathy Adams, Administrative Services Assistant