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🎉 Congratulations to Kristi Bradshaw, Family Nurse Practitioner at Rural Medical Services Official, for receiving the 20...
10/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Kristi Bradshaw, Family Nurse Practitioner at Rural Medical Services Official, for receiving the 2026 Outstanding Practitioner of the Year Award!

This award recognizes a clinical practitioner, employed by an organizational member of the association, whose work has demonstrated outstanding leadership, community involvement, and dedication to patient care.

"She has demonstrated outstanding clinical care and leadership, but her greatest gift is the compassion she brings to every patient, every day," said Lindsey Shults, Director of Quality and Risk Management, when nominating her. "She represents what healthcare should be—a relationship built on trust, kindness, respect, and genuine concern for another human being."

🎉 Congratulations to Judy Byrge, CEO at Morgan County Medical Center, for receiving the 2026 Logan Beasley Leadership Ex...
10/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Judy Byrge, CEO at Morgan County Medical Center, for receiving the 2026 Logan Beasley Leadership Excellence Award!

This award recognizes an individual within a health center who has demonstrated leadership skills resulting in the expansion of primary health care access.

"The multiple service additions and improvements we've had under Ms. Byrge's leadership allow us to better serve our patients as she continually looks for ways to improve Morgan County Medical Center," said Tennile Kreis, CFO, when nominating her.

🎉 Congratulations to Cora Jean Damron, Board of Directors Member at Lifespan Health, for receiving the 2026 Caryl Carpen...
10/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Cora Jean Damron, Board of Directors Member at Lifespan Health, for receiving the 2026 Caryl Carpenter Excellence in Community Support Award!

This award recognizes an individual, not employed by a health center, for their support of community health center programs through their participation on the board, as policy makers, or in the community.

"Ms. Cora has served for over 30 years on the Lifespan Board of Directors," said Rebecca Wright, CEO, when nominating her. "She has consistently supported growth, expansion, and new services that allowed us to reach more patients and to make more of a community impact."

Every day, 340B savings allow health centers to serve patients, regardless of their ability to pay. But proposed legisla...
10/27/2026

Every day, 340B savings allow health centers to serve patients, regardless of their ability to pay. But proposed legislation puts these critical resources at risk.

📞 Call 1-877-ACH-2015 (toll-free) and tell your Congressional leaders to protect local primary care access. Support H.R. 10770!

Find resources and download sample talking points, call-in scripts, and more: https://advocatesforcommunityhealth.org/ach-policy-advocacy/national-call-in-day/

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: https://hubs.li/Q04ChQMW0

We were thrilled to have Joe Dunn, Chief Policy Officer at National Association of Community Health Centers, join us for...
10/20/2026

We were thrilled to have Joe Dunn, Chief Policy Officer at National Association of Community Health Centers, join us for our Policy and Regulatory Update at the 2026 Annual Conference!

💭 This session provided a comprehensive update on the latest federal and state policy developments affecting Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and our panelists shared actionable guidance to help health center leaders remain compliant, responsive, and positioned for success.

Our 2026 Pre-Conference Session, Mission Meets Margin: Exploring New Revenue Streams for Community Health Centers, was a...
10/19/2026

Our 2026 Pre-Conference Session, Mission Meets Margin: Exploring New Revenue Streams for Community Health Centers, was an incredibly engaging and interactive presentation led by Jennifer Genua-McDaniel of Genua Consulting.

💡 Attendees explored and brainstormed innovative ways to explore new revenue opportunities in order to strengthen financial sustainability while remaining true to their mission.

What an incredible few days! 🎉As we close out the TPCA 2026 Annual Conference, we're reflecting on the inspiring convers...
10/15/2026

What an incredible few days! 🎉

As we close out the TPCA 2026 Annual Conference, we're reflecting on the inspiring conversations, meaningful connections, and shared commitment to advancing community health across Tennessee.

Thank you to our attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and partners for joining us in Nashville. Here's to honoring our roots, embracing the future, and continuing to strengthen community health together!

We can't wait to see you in Nashville tomorrow for the 2026 Annual Conference! 🎉We're kicking off with a fun and relaxed...
10/05/2026

We can't wait to see you in Nashville tomorrow for the 2026 Annual Conference! 🎉

We're kicking off with a fun and relaxed gathering where health center staff, conference partners, exhibitors, and sponsors can come together to connect and celebrate.

👥 This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow conference attendees, share stories, reflect on our shared legacy, and build new relationships before the sessions begin.

📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM CT
📍 Sonesta Hotel Poolside

TPCA had a wonderful time attending Neighborhood Health's Annual Breakfast. Thank you for having us!
10/01/2026

TPCA had a wonderful time attending Neighborhood Health's Annual Breakfast. Thank you for having us!

We can't wait to honor health center staff, board members, and community supporters at the 2026 Awards of Excellence Lun...
09/30/2026

We can't wait to honor health center staff, board members, and community supporters at the 2026 Awards of Excellence Luncheon!

🏆 Each year, TPCA celebrates exceptional gifts of time, effort, and dedication to the community health movement through the Awards of Excellence, presented at the TPCA Annual Conference.

Join us in Nashville, October 6-8 https://www.tnpca.org/news-and-events/2026conference

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