Investing in access to care and partnerships is a state priority for patient care in West Tennessee.
Nashville, Tennessee – Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner This week, I met with local medical executives and leaders from five health departments and hospitals in West Tennessee. $16.4 million State and local government grants and investments ensure patients have access to quality medical facilities and services.
Photo: “BMH TDH ICU Expansion Review” (left to right): • Denise Ferguson, Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville Director of Nursing • Dr. Ralph Alvarado, Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner • Lindsay Stencel, Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville Administrator and CEO • Keith Norman, Baptist Memorial Healthcare Vice President and Chief Government and Community Relations Officer • Nick Lewis (background), Baptist Memorial Healthcare Chief Facilities and Environmental Safety Officer • John Curran, Baptist Memorial Healthcare Facilities Construction and Renovation System Director Photo cutline: State Health Commissioner Dr. Ralph Alvarado reviews plans for the intensive care unit expansion at Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville during a tour of West Tennessee health systems and hospitals that have completed, planned or are in the process of completing facility improvements funded by the Tennessee Department of Health Health Resiliency Program grant.
“Health care throughout the West Tennessee region has improved greatly thanks to the dedication of many health care leaders to their communities and the pursuit of partnerships that benefit and serve patients.” Committee Member Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP “By providing leadership in both the public and private sectors, we can improve Tennessee’s culture of health and healthcare and ensure our state becomes a model in the southeastern U.S. for meeting the needs of our residents where they live, work, play and worship.”
on monday, Dr. Alvarado Toured Local Health Department In Henderson and Carroll counties, the Tennessee Department of Health is working with local governments to invest in renovating and building new community health facilities.
of Henderson County Health Department Construction of new facilities is underway $3.1 million State and local funding is Carroll County Health Department Dedicated $495,000 On to renovation work.
“We are opening a new facility in Henderson County; Carroll County’s renovated facility will continue to serve residents In those counties, the Henderson and Carroll County Health Departments Director: Emily Rushing “We are extremely grateful to state and local governments for these funding grants. The project is possible.”
On Tuesday, Dr. Alvarado celebrated TDH’s success. Healthcare Resilience Program And HRP $9.1 million in grants Awards Baptist Memorial Medical 2023.
Baptist Memorial Medical Use $5.5 million HRP grant funds will be used to renovate the intensive care unit and double the number of beds (from 7 to 14); Baptist Memorial Hospital in ColliervilleTennessee
Also, Baptist Memorial Healthcare West Tennessee Virtual Care Project receive $3.6 million HRP grant funding is provided by technology and
In order to meet the increasing medical demands at the three hospitals, Carroll, Tipton, Union county.
“Baptist Memorial Healthcare is pleased to receive $9 million in funding from the Tennessee Department of Health’s Healthcare Resiliency Program.” Keith Norman, vice president and chief government and community relations officer, Baptist Memorial Healthcare“With this funding, we will address some of the region’s most critical health care needs and improve access to quality health care in West Tennessee.”
Also during a visit to Shelby County on Tuesday, Dr. Alvarado Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Look at how the health care system responds to patients suffering from chronic illnesses.
TDH Award Methodist Le Bonheur One $3 million The HRP grant will establish a chronic disease education and support program aimed at improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care, self-management and referrals.
“We are excited to bring this impactful, proven and life-changing wellness program to our entire community.” Kate Johnson, senior vice president and chief of staff at Methodist Le Bonheur;“Generous funding from the Tennessee Department of Health will allow our program to directly address many of the health challenges identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment and empower people to better understand and best manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, cancer and arthritis. The free six-week courses cover medication management, the mind-body connection, exercise, nutrition and health literacy, all of which can positively impact a person’s longevity of health and well-being.”
Dr. Alvarado concluded his visit to West Tennessee on Wednesday. Henderson County Community Hospitalin LexingtonTennessee, hospital $687,000 HRP grant funding to expand access to inpatient and outpatient emergency services.
TDH’s HRP grants include: Tennessee Resilience Plan Tennessee Monetary Stimulus Accountability Groupa bipartisan legislative and executive branch commission tasked with planning the use of federal funds available to the state. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Tennessee received a total of $3.9 billion in ARPA funding. Invest $230 million in TDH Provide funding for health care modernization and transformation projects in the state.
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