THIS IS NOT THE TN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH or MONROE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
TO CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, PLEASE CALL 423-442-3993.
The Monroe County Health Council Board of Directors typically meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Monroe County Health Department from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Five Priority Areas
History
The Monroe County Health Council, also referred to as the Monroe County Community Health Access Committee, was established in 1989 in response to the Community Health Act of the same year and chartered in 1993 as a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation.
The Council consists of volunteers representing various organizations throughout the county. The purpose of the Health Council is to promote accessible quality health care for all Monroe County. One aim of the Health Council is to increase awareness of health promotion and disease prevention. The Monroe County Health Council is committed to the health and well-being of the citizens of Monroe County.
The Monroe County Health Council has a long, successful record of public service. The council is dedicated to creating and implementing new, innovative programs through collaboration with other agencies that serve our five priorities. Monroe County Health Council has committed to Five Priorities of Nutrition and Fitness, Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention, Domestic Violence Advocacy, Diabetes Awareness and Support, & Access to Healthcare.
There are multiple ways to be involved with the Monroe County Health Council and it’s many programs and events.
You can join us at a meeting, attend events, and volunteer.
The Monroe County Health Council continues to search for funding to support all programming needs that have been identified in Monroe County.