Cempa Community Care Applauds Tennessee Legislature For Protecting 340B Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Cempa Community Care, a Chattanooga-based community health organization, applauds the Tennessee Legislature for passing SB1617/HB1398, a bill that, if signed by Governor Bill Lee, would protect patients and community health groups across the state by safeguarding the integrity of the federal government’s 340B Drug Pricing Program. This program, administered by the Health Resources & Services Administration, “enables covered entities to stretch scarce federal resources as far as possible, reaching more eligible patients and providing more comprehensive services.”
Last year, Senator Richard Briggs (R-Knoxville) and Rep. Esther Helton (R-East Ridge) paved the way to advance Section 1 of this bill, but it was designated to summer study for further review. SB1617/HB1398, a more comprehensive reform bill, was introduced in this legislative session by Senator Shane Reeves (R-Murfrees
5 In The Running Thus Far To Finish Chester Bankston Term In County Commission District 9 Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Five people from County Commission District 9 have applied thus far in hopes of being named to finish out the term of Chester Bankston.
Mr. Bankston announced that he has sold his house and is moving to Florida to be near his daughter.
The applicants so far:
May 29, 2021
May 29, 2021
May 28, 2021
Upcoming City Council Agenda For Tuesday
Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: BAILEY, KAMISHA MICHELLE
5838 RAGNAR DR APT A CHATTANOOGA, 37343
Age at Arrest: 28 years old
Arresting Agency: Hamilton County
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Cempa Community Care Announces Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru Event Thursday, April 1, 2021 Cempa Community Care, along with Galen Medical Group and the UTC School of Nursing, will offer a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, 4801 Hwy. 58, on Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. COVID-19 vaccines are free and available to the public by appointment only. To register and schedule an appointment, visit zocdoc.com/vaccine. Vaccine appointments are limited to 500 participants, but may be expanded based on community interest. The Moderna vaccine will be offered through this event. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccination requires a second dose. Cempa Community Care will host a drive-thru event to administer all second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination to participants on Saturday, May 8, at the same location at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church. Participants will be expected to arrive at the same time as their pr
Faith-Based Health And Wellness Council Rebrands As The Chris Ramsey Faith-Based Health Council Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Chris Ramsey In partnership with the Southeast Tennessee Health Consortium, Cempa Community Care announced the renaming and rebranding of its minority health council. After launching the group as the “Faith-Based Health and Wellness Council” in January 2019, founding members unanimously agreed this month to update their name and branding to the “Chris Ramsey Faith-Based Health Council.” The new name honors the life and legacy of founding member Chris Ramsey, who passed away after a long-fought battle with COVID-19 in January 2021. The Chris Ramsey Faith-Based Health Council seeks to engage churches and faith leaders all across the Chattanooga area in an effort to: