One Health

One Health

One Health is the collaborative effort of multiple disciplines to attain optimal health for people, animals, and the environment. The One Health concept arose from the realization that human, animal, and environmental health are inextricably linked and that a holistic approach is needed to understand, protect, and promote the health of all species.

One Health seeks to improve communication and encourage collaboration between veterinarians, physicians, environmental scientists, public health professionals, and others to find multidisciplinary solutions to shared challenges such as emerging infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and emergency preparedness.

Tennessee One Health Committee

The Tennessee One Health Committee promotes and supports the health of humans, animals, and the environment through cooperation and collaboration across disciplines, including local, state and federal agencies, academic institutions and outside partners. 

Participating agencies include:

  • Tennessee Department of Health
  • Tennessee Department of Agriculture
  • Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
  • Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
  • United States Department of Agriculture

Meetings of the Tennessee One Health Committee provide a forum for information sharing on issues and projects concerning human, animal, and environmental health. Effective April 24, 2025, meetings will be open to the public. Future meeting dates and information to join will be posted on this webpage at least 30 days in advance of planned meetings.

2025 Meetings:

  • January 23, 2025
  • March 27, 2025

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