Tennessee Department of Health Achieves Advanced Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Recognition
The Tennessee Department of Health announced that it has become an Advanced Age-Friendly Public Health System (AFPHS) by completing Trust for America's Health's AFPHS Recognition Program.
"The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is receiving national recognition today in its efforts to advance age-friendly, public health policies and practices statewide in communities and health systems," noted TDH's press release. TFAH is designating TDH as an Advanced Age Friendly Public Health System "for its leadership and commitment to the health and well-being of the older adults."
TFAH’s acknowledgement means TDH is making healthy aging a core public health issue in its health programs and services statewide. The AFPHS framework outlines roles public health is fulfilling in addressing challenges and opportunities for an aging population across multiple sectors, such as community and home-based services, workplaces, and in education and research.
TDH's press release also noted CDC grant funding for another five years through the Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act (BOLD) for TDH to continue their efforts and programs in risk reduction, early diagnosis, and treatment for Tennesseans with Alzheimer’s.
Go to TDH's press release.
Learn more about the AFPHS recognized leaders.
Learn more about the AFPHS Recognition Program.
Go to the AFPHS website.
Learn more about JAHF's support of TFAH's AFPHS.