Rural Health Association of Tennessee, Inc.

02/10/2026

Jacy Warrell, CEO of the Rural Health Association of Tennessee, and Ruby Kirby, CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar-Camden are both members of the NRHA Rural Health Policy Congress and helped kick off the 2026 National Rural Health Association Rural Health Policy Institute by reviewing this year’s policy agenda. Their leadership ensures Tennessee’s rural communities, providers and patients are represented as national rural health priorities and policy solutions are shaped.

02/10/2026

Join us February 18 at 12 p.m. CST for a Lunch & Learn focused on care management in rural clinics. This session will explore how clinical behavioral and social supports work together to improve outcomes reduce hospitalizations and support healthier communities.

Presented by Shannon Chambers, CPC, CRCA.

Date: February 18, 2026
Time: 12 p.m. CST

For more information click the link below.

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02/06/2026

RHA’s Community Compass team is hosting two free virtual trainings this month for professionals looking to better connect Tennesseans to the services they need. These sessions will cover how to navigate the Tennessee Community Compass platform, connect individuals to local resources, manage program listings and track referrals and impact. Open to nonprofit, healthcare, government and education professionals across Tennessee.

Register using the QR codes in the graphic or by visiting the links below:

Introduction to Community Compass (101) - February 10
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Navigating Your Free Suite of Tools (201) - February 24
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02/04/2026

YOU are a first responder. YOU have the power to save a life. Be ready to act in a cardiac emergency. Hands-Only CPR has two simple steps: Call 911, then push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.

02/03/2026

Just a few days away! Thinking about RHC certification or ways to expand your Rural Health Clinic services? Partners from Tennessee and Kentucky are hosting a joint webinar focused on feasibility, certification and growth opportunities for RHCs.

The webinar is intended for providers, administrators and financial decision-makers exploring RHC designation or expansion.

Led by Facktor Health, this session will cover:
• Certification & expansion pathways
• Private practice conversion
• Change of ownership considerations
• Medicare & Medicaid payment insights
• Readiness & feasibility planning (community need, workforce, operations & finances)

This session is ideal for organizations in the early exploration phase or those actively planning for growth.

Register today and take the next step in strengthening rural care access by clicking the link below!

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02/02/2026

Tomorrow is Tennessee Cancer Action Day 2026. We are proud to recognize our member and advocacy partner, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, as they bring advocates together at the Capitol to meet with lawmakers and lift up key issues focused on reducing the cancer burden across Tennessee.

We appreciate their leadership and their support for policies that help prevent and fight cancer!

Learn more by clicking the link below:

https://www.fightcancer.org/states/tennessee

01/30/2026

It is not too late to apply! RHA is searching for a Community Health Worker in West Tennessee who is passionate about improving access to care and supporting rural communities.

Check out the full job description and apply today using the link below.

https://rhat.mcjobboard.net/jobs/210533

Please see the attached job description for more details.   

01/30/2026

Join Tennessee and Kentucky partners for a joint webinar on Rural Health Clinics, with a focus on feasibility, certification and expansion opportunities.

This webinar is geared toward healthcare providers, administrators and financial leaders who are considering RHC certification or seeking to expand current RHC services.

Led by Facktor Health, this session will cover:
• Certification & expansion pathways
• Private practice conversion
• Change of ownership considerations
• Medicare & Medicaid payment insights
• Readiness & feasibility planning (community need, workforce, operations & finances)

This session is ideal for organizations in the early exploration phase or those actively planning for growth.

Register today and take the next step in strengthening rural care access by clicking the link below!

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01/28/2026

The Tennessee Department of Health’s State Office of Rural Health has released the FY25 Annual Report on the Uninsured Adult Healthcare Safety Net Program. The report highlights statewide impact, including funding distribution, provider network reach, patient and encounter totals and insights on chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension and COPD.

To view the report please click the link below:

https://healthdata.tn.gov/Population-Health/Uninsured-Adult-Healthcare-Safety-Net-Annual-Repor/xpi8-572b/about_data

01/23/2026

Interested in becoming a Rural Health Clinic (RHC) or expanding your current services? Join partners from Tennessee and Kentucky for a joint webinar focused on RHC feasibility, certification and expansion opportunities.

This webinar is designed for providers, administrators and financial leaders considering RHC certification, as well as existing RHCs exploring expansion.

Led by Facktor Health, this session will cover:
• Certification & expansion pathways
• Private practice conversion
• Change of ownership considerations
• Medicare & Medicaid payment insights
• Readiness & feasibility planning (community need, workforce, operations & finances)

This session is ideal for organizations in the early exploration phase or those actively planning for growth.

Register today and take the next step in strengthening rural care access by clicking the link below!

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01/21/2026

Your voice matters in strengthening su***de prevention across Tennessee.

TDH is inviting stakeholders and community members to complete the Su***de Prevention Annual Needs Assessment to help improve services, inform prevention strategies and identify opportunities to work together.

Open through Jan. 31, 2026.

Join us in strengthening su***de prevention efforts across Tennessee.
The Tennessee Department of Health wants to hear from you.

Complete the Su***de Prevention Annual Needs Assessment to help improve the delivery of mental health services, guide TDH’s su***de prevention strategies, and identify opportunities to work together to save lives.

The survey is open through January 31, 2026.
👉 Take the survey: https://redcap.centerstone.org/surveys/?s=FHHJHXF8FJ7PWF4R

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01/15/2026

Join our team! RHA is looking for a Community Health Worker in West Tennessee who is passionate about improving access to care and supporting rural communities.

Check out the full job description and apply today using the link below.

https://rhat.mcjobboard.net/jobs