Tennessee Primary Care Association

04/21/2026

From student shadowing the halls of Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center to serving families as a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Ashley Woods is a powerful example of what’s possible when we invest in future healthcare leaders.

Programs like the The Tennessee Area Health Education Center Scholars Program (AHEC) provide mentorship, hands-on experience, and support that help students grow into providers who give back to their communities.

In our latest spotlight, Dr. Woods shares how the AHEC Scholars Program helped shape her approach to patient care, strengthen her confidence, and deepen her commitment to serving others.

Read more: https://www.tnpca.org/blogs/jayda-morse/2026/04/21/student-to-pediatrician-one-doctors-journey

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 community that raised her. But at one time, she walked through the halls of Matthew Walker as a high school student shadowin...

04/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Angel Moore as the new CEO of the Tennessee Primary Care Association!

Angel brings nearly 20 years of experience in the community health center space and a deep passion for service, advocacy, and strengthening access to care. Her vision for TPCA is centered on being a strong partner to our members and helping Tennessee’s health centers continue to thrive.

“Being a voice, a mouthpiece, and advocating is key,” Angel shared when discussing the future of TPCA.

We’re excited for the leadership, experience, and heart she brings to this role. Read more about Angel’s journey and vision in our latest blog: https://www.tnpca.org/blogs/jayda-morse/2026/04/16/leading-with-purpose-introducing-tpcas-new-ceo

04/14/2026

What does it take to turn staff turnover into lasting trust?

At Primary Care and Hope Clinic, the answer was simple, but powerful: invest in people.

From rethinking hiring practices to building a culture of recognition and connection, their team transformed the employee experience—and in turn, strengthened the care they provide to over 15,000 patients.

Read their story and see how a people-first approach is making a difference:

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04/08/2026

Did you know you can get all of this and more taken care of at a health center?

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04/02/2026

"What excites me most about coming to work every day is knowing that every improvement we make—whether it’s streamlining data flow, supporting telehealth, or reducing documentation burden—directly helps underserved Tennesseans get the quality, accessible care they deserve."

We're excited to spotlight Ryan Garcia, our Clinical Informatics Manager, this month!

Check out his spotlight by clicking his profile on the TPCA staff page 👉 https://www.tnpca.org/about-us/tpca-staff

04/01/2026

Join the TPCA Sunshine Society for the American Diabetes Association Step Out Walk! 🚶‍♀️

This event increases awareness, connects communities, and contributes to diabetes prevention and management. Register, fundraise, WALK! ❤️

Interested in forming a team for your health center? Contact Blake Farmer at BFarmer@diabetes.com and let him know you're a TPCA Member.

📅 Walk with the TPCA Sunshine Society team on May 2 at oneC1TY Nashville—we'd love to see you there!

03/26/2026

We're so excited to announce Vital Interaction as a new TPCA Strategic Partner! 🎉

Vital Interaction is proud to partner with TPCA to help Tennessee health centers strengthen patient access and continuity of care through AI-powered, data-driven outreach that improves retention and reduces no-shows, without adding work for busy teams.

Learn more about their services here 👉 https://www.vitalinteraction.com/who-we-serve/fqhc/

03/20/2026

We're so excited to announce Helptomoms as a new TPCA Strategic Partner! 🎉

By collaborating with health centers and OB/GYN clinics, Help To Moms ensures mothers have access to insurance-covered breast pumps, pregnancy support kits, and more.

Learn more about their services here 👉 https://helptomoms.com/

03/10/2026

TPCA Member Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center pictured with Senator Dawn White.

Thank you for your support of community health centers! 👏

03/10/2026

TPCA Member HOPE Family Health discussing the importance of health centers with Senator Ferrell Haile. Thank you for your support! 👏

03/10/2026

TPCA Member Morgan County Medical Center with State Representative Ed Butler.

Thank you for your support of community health centers! 👏

03/05/2026

TPCA Member Cempa Community Care with State Representative Rebecca Alexander.

Thank you for your support of community health centers! 👏