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  • In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this year’s theme, Turning Silence into Connection , reminds us of the power ...

  • This guest post was contributed by Campbell Masys, Marketing Coordinator at Peregrine Health —a TPCA Partner. Mental ...

  • For Marlita White, CEO of Hardeman County Community Health Center (HCCHC) , leadership is not about titles or accolades—it’s ...

  • For Mental Health Awareness Month, TPCA is spotlighting the important behavioral health work happening at member health centers ...

  • Today, Dr. Ashley Woods is a Board-Certified Pediatrician at Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center with 7 years of experience ...

  • At Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC) , investing in people isn’t just a strategy, it’s part of the mission. ...

  • October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and the Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA) is proud to join the national effort ...

  • The Train New Trainers Primary Care - Training and Education in Addiction Medicine (PC-TEAM) Fellowship focuses on equipping ...

  • The Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship focuses on empowering primary care providers ...

How Connectus Health is Expanding Access to Behavioral Healthcare

posted 7 days ago
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this year’s theme, Turning Silence into Connection , reminds us of the power of accessible, compassionate care in helping individuals ...

Why Integrated Behavioral Health Care Improves Patient Outcomes in Health Centers

posted 13 days ago
This guest post was contributed by Campbell Masys, Marketing Coordinator at Peregrine Health —a TPCA Partner. Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to recognize ...

Honoring Marlita White, CEO of Hardeman County Community Health Center

posted 15 days ago
For Marlita White, CEO of Hardeman County Community Health Center (HCCHC) , leadership is not about titles or accolades—it’s about keeping doors open, meeting needs, and making ...

Turning Silence into Connection: Behavioral Health at Morgan County Medical Center

posted 20 days ago
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 ...

Student to Pediatrician: One Doctor’s Journey from High School to Health Center

posted 04-21-2026
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 ...

Leading with Purpose: Introducing TPCA’s New CEO, Angel Moore

posted 04-16-2026
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 ...

From Turnover to Trust: How Primary Care & Hope Built a Culture That Keeps Staff—and Patients—Coming Back

posted 04-14-2026
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 ...

Building the Healthcare Workforce of the Future: Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center’s Approach to Retention and Growth

posted 01-28-2026
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, ...

Staying Safe Online: Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month

posted 10-09-2025
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. ...

Combatting Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care

posted 09-15-2025
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 ...

Expanding Pediatric Psychiatric Expertise

posted 08-20-2025
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 ...

A Conversation with Dr. Brad Carter, Vice President of Primary Care Services for River Valley Health

posted 08-18-2025
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 ...

Gen Z, Meet CHCs: Why Our Generation Should Be Paying Attention

posted 08-08-2025
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 ...

Celebrating Whole-Child Health at Memphis Health Center’s New Children’s Wellness Clinic

posted 08-06-2025
National Health Center Week 2025 | “Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future” At Memphis Health Center (MHC) , caring for children goes beyond treating ...

Powering Communities Through Caring: The Past, Present, and Future

posted 08-04-2025
Featuring Libby Thurman & Sade' Sleet of the Tennessee Primary Care Association As we celebrate National Health Center Week 2025 and reflect on the legacy of community ...

From Grassroots to Guiding Force: 60 Years of Community Health Centers in Tennessee

posted 08-01-2025
National Health Center Week 2025 | Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future Each August, National Health Center Week honors the vital role community health centers ...

One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Medicaid and ACA Marketplace Changes

posted 07-30-2025
President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), or H.R. 1, into law on July 4, 2025. The bill makes significant changes to key health care programs including Medicaid, ...

Enhancing Primary Care with Psychiatry Training

posted 07-28-2025
The Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship stands out for its comprehensive approach to integrating psychiatric training into primary care. By emphasizing ...

A Conversation with Teresa Dabney, CEO of Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc.

posted 07-17-2025
In Campbell County, Tennessee, where winding roads meet mountain views, Community Health of East Tennessee (CHET) is more than a clinic—it’s a lifeline for thousands. ...

When Mental Health Becomes a Primary Care Problem, and What to Do About It

posted 06-25-2025
This guest post was contributed by Dr. Virmarie Diaz-Fernandez, Clinical Advisor of Peregrine Health —a TPCA Partner. In most communities, especially rural and ...

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