For Dr. Judith Tessema, Chief Medical Officer of Hardeman County Community Health Center (HCCHC) , outstanding care begins with authenticity, collaboration, and a willingness to solve problems—whether for patients, staff, or the larger community. That’s why she is the recipient of the ...
As part of National Health Center Week and our theme, Planting the Seeds for Better Health , we're highlighting how Community Health Centers are expanding access to care by meeting patients where they are. Today, we're featuring Chota Community Health Services and its Mobile Medical...
As part of National Health Center Week and our theme, Planting the Seeds for Better Health , we're highlighting Community Health Centers that are expanding access to oral healthcare and helping patients build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Today, we're featuring Rural Medical...
As part of National Health Center Week and our theme, Planting the Seeds for Better Health , we're highlighting how Community Health Centers help patients stay healthy through preventive care and early detection. Today, we're featuring ETSU College of Nursing - Johnson City Community...
As health centers across Tennessee celebrate National Health Center Week, Cempa Community Care in Chattanooga is demonstrating how strategic partnerships can help build the next generation of healthcare professionals while strengthening access to care in local communities. For years,...
As part of National Health Center Week and our theme, Planting the Seeds for Better Health , we're highlighting Community Health Centers that are improving access to nutritious foods and promoting healthier lifestyles. Today, we're featuring River Valley Health and its innovative...
As part of National Health Center Week and our theme, Planting the Seeds for Better Health , we're highlighting Community Health Centers that are helping their communities thrive through compassionate, comprehensive care. Today's spotlight features Lifespan Health and its...
Health centers have recently found themselves entangled in the broader national debate over gender-affirming care. In May, U.S. Senate HELP Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) initiated an investigation into federally funded health centers performing gender-affirming care on minors...
During the legislative session that recently concluded, state lawmakers passed a bill (SB 259/HB 853) amending the Family Rights and Responsibility Act. It gives parents and legal guardians the right to request and access medical records of their children – including contraceptive care and...
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer-related death in the United States, making it a crucial screening for people ages 45 and up. ¹ But oftentimes, patients feel uncomfortable discussing the topic with their health care providers. At Chota Community Health Services in...