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The mission of the Metro Public Health Department is to protect and improve
the health and well-being of all people in Metropolitan Nashville.

"People Creating Healthy Conditions Everywhere"

Adoptable Pets of the Week From Metro Animal Care and Control

Meet Beauty. She is up for adoption at Metro Animal Care and Control. Check out all the Pets of the Week.

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High/Low Restaurant Scores of the Week

The Metro Public Health Department's Food Division provides protection from the threat of foodborne illnesses by conducting inspections among Davidson County's food service establishments

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New Lentz Public Health Center

A new Lentz Public Health Center is expected to open in Summer of 2014. The new building will be located on Charlotte Avenue, just two blocks from the recently opened 28th Ave. Connector.

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Get Covered Tennessee

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the nation’s health reform law enacted in March 2010. ACA enrollment begins October 1, 2013 for coverage beginning January 1, 2014.

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Davidson County WIC Program Launches New Mobile WIC Clinic

The Metro Public Health Department and the WIC Program offer WIC voucher pick-up classes near you!

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Public Health Backyard Inspection Day April 26th

Public Health Backyard Inspection Day April 26th To Help Reduce Mosquito Population Event Targets Nashboro Woods Area

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