For Mental Health Awareness Month, TPCA is spotlighting the important behavioral health work happening at member health centers across Tennessee. At Morgan County Medical Center , connection, compassion, and access are at the heart of their approach to mental health care. Morgan County...
Today, Dr. Ashley Woods is a Board-Certified Pediatrician at Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center with 7 years of experience caring for children and families in the same community that raised her. But at one time, she walked through the halls of Matthew Walker as a high school student...
At the Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA), our work has always been rooted in our mission: supporting community health centers as they deliver high-quality, compassionate care across the state. That’s why we’re proud to welcome Angel Moore, Esq. as our new Chief Executive Officer, a...
Like many other health centers and clinics in the year 2022, Primary Care & Hope had high demand, overwhelmed staff, and nearly 36% turnover given the trying times of the previous years. Although they were below the national average, they still wanted to improve their staff retention. ...
At Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC) , investing in people isn’t just a strategy, it’s part of the mission. With an innovative approach to workforce development, MWCHC has built a strong pipeline that not only attracts talent but inspires them to stay and grow within the...
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and the Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA) is proud to join the national effort to promote safe and secure online practices. Led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA)...
The Train New Trainers Primary Care - Training and Education in Addiction Medicine (PC-TEAM) Fellowship focuses on equipping primary care providers with the skills to effectively manage substance use disorders. This program is vital for enhancing the capacity of healthcare professionals to...
The Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship focuses on empowering primary care providers with specialized knowledge in child and adolescent mental health. This program is crucial for equipping healthcare professionals with the skills needed to address...
Each year in East Tennessee, River Valley Health ensures that nearly 70,000 community members receive compassionate, high-quality healthcare—regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Originally founded in 1960 as a mental health clinic, the organization—formerly known...
National Health Center Week 2025 | “Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future” Gen Z is known for caring deeply about healthcare access, community resources, and mental health—but many don’t know that community health centers (CHCs) are already doing the work. To briefly...