TPCA is a nonprofit dedicated to improving access to primary health care through leadership, advocacy and support as the voice of TN's Community Health Centers.
Nashville, TN
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340B savings ensure no patient is turned away from care, but proposed legislation puts these resources at risk. Protect local healthcare access: 📞 Call Congress at 1-877-ACH2015
Find more resources here: https://advocatesforcommunity health.org/ach-policyadvocac…
Community health centers shouldn’t have to float loans to drug manufacturers.
340B drug discounts fund critical care like insulin and substance use treatment for patients.
A looming policy switch to a "rebate model" will force health centers and other safety-net clinics to pay full price for meds while waiting for a rebate that may or may not come. This shift to a rebate model threatens affordable healthcare in rural and underserved areas across the U.S.
🗓️ TOMORROW (Oct 27) is the 340B Day of Action!
➡️ Urge your lawmakers to delay the rebate model.
📞 Get a 1-click script & call line here: hubs.li/Q04ChM-p0
#Protect340B #DayOfAction
We were thrilled to have Joe Dunn, Chief Policy Officer at @NACHC, join us for our Policy and Regulatory Update at the 2026 Annual Conference!
#TPCA2026 #DeeplyRooted50 #HealthPolicy #CommunityHealth
TPCA's Alisa LaPolt, Director of Health Policy, had the opportunity to visit Lifespan Health in Savannah, TN, while they hosted Senator Page Walley.
#ValueCHCs #CommunityHealth #CommunityHealthCenters
During National Health Center Week, TPCA's Alisa LaPolt, Director of Health Policy, visited Lifespan Health while they hosted @KirkHaston35IU.
#ValueCHCs #CommunityHealth #CommunityHealthCenters
As CMO of Hardeman County Community Health Center, Dr. Tessema is advancing telehealth, preventive care, AI-driven solutions, and team-based care to improve patient outcomes across rural Tennessee.
🔗 tnpca.org/blogs/jayda-morse/…
Through its Mobile Medical Unit, Chota brings screenings, healthcare resources, and support directly into the communities it serves, breaking down obstacles to care and connecting patients with services close to home.
🔗 Learn more: tnpca.org/blogs/jayda-morse/…
🚐 Today's #NHCW theme is Mobile Services!
Community Health Centers bring medical, dental, and behavioral health services directly to their communities, helping reduce obstacles like transportation, distance, and cost.
By expanding dental services in Dandridge and Jefferson City, Rural Medical Services is helping East Tennessee families access preventive oral healthcare closer to home.
🔗 Read the full story: tnpca.org/blogs/jayda-morse/…
#NHCW #NHCW26
Today's #NHCW theme is Dentistry Day! 🦷
Oral health is essential to overall health. Tennessee Community Health Centers provided 92,391 dental visits in 2024, a 26.7% increase since 2020.
#NHCW26 #NationalHealthCenterWeek #TNHealthCenterWeek #ValueCHCs #Dental
ETSU Johnson City CHC's monthly preventive care initiative is helping increase screening rates and keep patients healthier through early detection and proactive care.
🔗 Read more: tnpca.org/blogs/jayda-morse/…
#NHCW26 #NHCW
Cempa Community Care's partnership with UTC College of Nursing is helping build Chattanooga's healthcare pipeline through internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on learning opportunities.
🔗 Read more: tnpca.org/blogs/jayda-morse/…
🌱 Today's #NHCW theme is Workforce Development!
Tennessee Community Health Centers employed 5,700+ people in 2023 and continue to grow the healthcare workforce through partnerships with colleges, universities, and training programs.
#NHCW26 #NationalHealthCenterWeek #ValueCHCs
National Health Center Week shines a spotlight on Tennessee's Community Health Centers, which provide care to more than 437,000 residents and serve as a lifeline for rural communities.
Read more: ow.ly/zKht50ZvT8U?
What began as a vision to address food insecurity has grown into community gardens that provide fresh produce, nutrition education, and healthier futures for Tennessee families.
🔗 Read how River Valley Health is planting the seeds for better health: tnpca.org/blogs/jayda-morse/…
🍎 Today is Food & Nutrition Day!
Tennessee Community Health Centers are helping patients thrive through nutrition education, community gardens, food access partnerships, and Food as Medicine initiatives.
#NHCW26 #NationalHealthCenterWeek #FoodasMedicine #Nutrition
As the only provider of obstetric services in its multi-county region, Lifespan Health helps ensure families have access to prenatal, pediatric, and postpartum care close to home.
🔗 Read insights from CEO Rebecca Wright: tnpca.org/blogs/jayda-morse/…
It's Maternal & Child Health Day!
🌱 22.7% of TN CHC patients were under 18 in 2024.
🌱 46,929 children received well-child visits at TN CHCs in 2023.
#NHCW26 #NationalHealthCenterWeek #TNHealthCenterWeek #ValueCHCs #MaternalHealth #ChildHealth
🌱 Today kicks off National Health Center Week!
All week long, we’re celebrating how Community Health Centers are planting the seeds for better health across Tennessee through care, innovation, and community impact.
Learn more: TNPCA.org/news-and-events/nh…