Tennessee Department of Health

The Tennessee Department of Health is a state governmental department responsible for public health concerns in Tennessee. It aims to improve the health of citizens through education, direct health services, and public health initiatives.

CCI Score

-48.56

0.04% April 18

Latest Event

TDH Exclusion from Federal HIV Funding Distribution

After declaring it would no longer accept or distribute federal HIV prevention funding from the CDC, the Tennessee Department of Health was bypassed as the funds were rerouted through a nonprofit, potentially leaving vulnerable communities underserved and exposing political influences in public health distribution.

Take Action

So what can you do? It's time to make tough choices. Where will you cast your vote?

Shop Alternatives SEE ALL: Charité

WHO

Vitality
Use Your Voice OTHER TOOLS
Investigate
Share the Score SUPPORT CCI

QUISLING

Tennessee Department of Health is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

These companies are fully aligned with authoritarian regimes. They not only support but also enforce oppressive policies, playing a significant role in the regime’s operational apparatus and contributing directly to its consolidation of power.

Latest Events

APR

17

2023

TDH Exclusion from Federal HIV Funding Distribution
-36.44

After declaring it would no longer accept or distribute federal HIV prevention funding from the CDC, the Tennessee Department of Health was bypassed as the funds were rerouted through a nonprofit, potentially leaving vulnerable communities underserved and exposing political influences in public health distribution.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

April 6

The decision by the Tennessee Department of Health to stop accepting and distributing federal HIV funds undermines established public health efforts and reflects a politically charged move that risks marginalizing vulnerable populations. This shift, bypassing established CDC protocols, introduces instability in service delivery and raises questions about politically motivated fund management.

Federal HIV funding rerouted to nonprofits, bypasses Tennessee health department entirely
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 6

By refusing to take on the responsibility of distributing federal HIV prevention funds, the department risks failing its ethical duty to provide equitable health services to marginalized communities. The resultant funding gap underscores a neglect of ethical responsibility in public health management, potentially exacerbating disparities in access to care.

Federal HIV funding rerouted to nonprofits, bypasses Tennessee health department entirely
JAN

17

2023

Tennessee Department of Health Cancels Federal HIV Funds
-60.67

On January 17, 2023, officials at the Tennessee Department of Health informed staff that all $8.3 million in CDC HIV prevention grants would be terminated. The move, reportedly influenced by far‐right media pressure and politically motivated scrutiny, is seen as undermining support for vulnerable populations, including LGBTQ individuals and those at high risk for HIV.
-80

Public and Political Behavior

April 6

The decision to cancel federal HIV prevention funds reflects a politically charged move influenced by far-right media and provocateurs. This choice, aligned with a broader pattern of politically motivated actions, negatively impacts marginalized communities by curtailing critical health services.

How Tennessee axed millions in HIV funds amid scrutiny from far-right provocateurs
-70

Economic and Structural Influence

April 6

Terminating an $8.3 million CDC grant represents a significant economic decision that undermines public health infrastructure. This structural reallocation of resources, motivated by political factors, adversely affects the support network for vulnerable communities, exacerbating inequities.

How Tennessee axed millions in HIV funds amid scrutiny from far-right provocateurs