Gov. Bill Lee appoints Dr. Ralph Alvarado, a Kentucky state senator, as state health commissioner The Citizen 3 years ago Dr. Ralph Alvarado, who takes office on Jan. 16, will succeed Interim State Health Commissioner Dr. Morgan McDonald. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X At least 10 assisted living facilities in Tennessee have reported COVID-19 outbreaksDateApril 10, 2020In relation toLascassas'It's everywhere': Tennessee Health Commissioner warns of delta variant surge, encourages vaccinationDateAugust 2, 2021In relation toLascassasCommissioner 'giddy as a 7-year-old on Christmas morning' as state moves to spend TANF reserveDateMay 20, 2021In relation toLascassas