Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence

04/23/2026

The momentum is building to empower rural communities for a healthier Tennessee. Read all about the inaugural conference hosted by the Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center here: https://news.uthsc.edu/tennessee-leaders-gather-in-memphis-to-chart-the-future-of-rural-health/

04/22/2026

The inaugural Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Innovation and Practice conference was a great day of creating connection and building momentum as Tennessee begins its journey of rural health transformation! The Center is excited about the first projects of grant award winners and looks forward to continuing to empower communities statewide to improve health care access and outcomes. We appreciate the participation of speakers including State Health Commissioner John Dunn, DVM, PhD, EMBA; Leslie Meehan, MPA, AICP, Director of Special Projects for the Tennessee Department of Health; and Michael Meit, MA, MPH, Director of the ETSU Center for Rural Health and Research.

04/17/2026

Save the date for our April 22 webinar featuring the South Cumberland Community Fund! The organization will share how it is creating a health mobility network to ensure that residents have transportation to access health care in the Cumberland Plateau. The webinar will take place at noon (CST). Register by visiting our website at

Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Members of the Steering Committee for the Center of Excellence gathered for their first meeting in Nashville. Vision Empowering rural communities for a healthier Tennessee. Mission To strengthen health care across Tennessee by actively involving rural...

04/13/2026

Be sure to participate in this important webinar! It's vital information for those involved in !

💻 Upcoming Webinar: Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

Join the Tennessee Department of Health for the second informational session on the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), following our Community Kickoff webinar.

This session will continue the conversation by sharing valuable insights and resources to support healthier communities across rural Tennessee.

📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
⏰ 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. CT

📅 Reserve your spot today:
👉bit.ly/4sTUxfq

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can be part of advancing rural health across Tennessee!

04/06/2026

Register now for the inaugural Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Conference. This free and informative conference will be held April 21 in Memphis. Travel funds are available.

04/02/2026

It’s a great time to be involved in rural health care in Tennessee! To learn more about the latest in practice and innovation, come to the inaugural Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Conference on April 21 in Memphis. Speakers will include Mindy Goff, MPH, State Office of Rural Health director for the Tennessee Department of Health. TRAVEL FUNDS for the conference are available. Apply for those funds at https://rural-health.uthsc.edu/

03/31/2026

From East Tennessee to West Tennessee, the Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence at University of Tennessee Health Science Center is making an impact with $1.75 million in grants to seven organizations. The Center is proud to be part of this transformational process and looks forward to seeing the impact on rural health in Tennessee. https://news.uthsc.edu/tennessee-rural-health-care-center-of-excellence-announces-1-75-million-in-grant-awards/

03/27/2026

The Tennessee Department of Health will offer an information session and overview of the state Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) at 10:00 am (CST) on March 31. Information on competitive funding opportunities will be outlined for interested applicants in the webinar. Participants will also learn about the next steps in the program’s grant process, how to submit questions, and where to learn more. The link in the previous post was broken. Please register here:
https://tn.webex.com/weblink/register/r314b96a6b30cc5fb9d1b19209d4faad3

03/20/2026

This is your Friday reminder not to miss this excellent webinar! Mark your calendar for March 25 to hear from the experts at the ETSU Center for Rural Health and Research!

Please join the Center for an informative webinar on Rural Populations, Health, and Data for Tennessee at noon CST on March 25! Our speakers will be members of the ETSU Center for Rural Health and Research, including Director Michael Meit, MA, MPH, and Research Assistant Professors Casey Balio, PhD, and Kayla Alvis, PhD. Learn more and register at https://rural-health.uthsc.edu/

03/19/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone at this important conference. Some travel funds are available! Learn more and register at https://rural-health.uthsc.edu/

03/13/2026

Director Matt McDaniel, MPH, traveled to Dyer County this week, where he met with members of the Dyer County Community Health Council and with Scott Barber, chief executive officer of West Tennessee Healthcare Hospital in Dyersburg. It was great to meet our neighbors to the north!

03/11/2026

Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner John V. Dunn, DVM, PhD, EMBA, will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Conference on April 21 in Memphis. This free, one-day, continuing education event is designed for anyone who has an interest in the future of rural health care in Tennessee. Other speakers include Michael Meit, MA, MPH, director of the ETSU Center for Rural Health and Research, and rural health care leaders from around the state. Learn more and register at https://rural-health.uthsc.edu/