Christ Community Health Services

All Christ Community locations will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe weekend!

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in your community? If you've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to lend a helping hand, why not become a monthly donor to Christ Community Health Services? Your ongoing support will allow us to make thoughtful, long-lasting changes in the Memphis and Jackson, TN communities by providing quality healthcare to those in need. Visit christcommunityhealth.org to see our mission and impact. Every small monthly donation adds up to create a significant impact.

Did you know that there is a dedicated free mobile health care center called Baptist Operation Outreach? This incredible resource is specifically designed to provide healthcare services for individuals or families without permanent housing. It's an invaluable support system that can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need. If you or someone you know needs this service, please call us at (901) 842-3167. For more information on locations and times, please visit: https://www.christcommunityhealth.org/locations/operation-outreach

Meet Dr. Tara Samples, our amazing Chair of Behavioral Health! As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Nationally Certified Health Service Psychologist, she leads a fantastic team of Behavioral Health Consultants. Together, they provide crucial support within our primary care teams to ensure that all our patients' needs – physical, spiritual, and emotional – are met with care and compassion.

Limiting screen time isn’t just for kids - WellTuned by BCBST Most discussions about limiting screen time focus on children and teens. But it is on the rise among adults, and it’s not always good for us.

TennCare Renewals are happening now! Don't risk a gap in your health coverage!

Visit: www.TennCareConnect.TN.Gov or call 855-259-0701

The Soulsville Heart Health Summit is August 9-10 in Memphis, TN. Speakers will discuss strengthening connections between primary care and community organizations to address patients’ social needs. 💪

TPCA's Becky Grando and Dana Henderson contributed to the agenda and planning for the event! Additionally, Alex Johnson from Christ Community Health Services is featured as a guest speaker 🎤

Learn more and register herehttps://tnhearthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/143/2024/07/2024-Soulsville-Heart-Summit-Agenda-final.pdf

August is National Breastfeeding Month

Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for most babies, providing a variety of vitamins and minerals that help babies grow big and strong! Empower mothers to learn about the benefits of breast milk:
https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/breastfeeding/index.html

Dads can help too! Here are some information for the dads: https://breastfeednc.com/dads/

We had a wonderful time at the Legacy School Supply Giveaway with Memphis and Shelby County schools, along with the many vendors in attendance. We wish everyone a safe and productive first day of school!

Beginning August 7, 2024, TennCare and CoverKids members under age two will be eligible to receive up to 100 diapers per month as part of the TennCare Diaper Benefit.

Any TennCare or CoverKids member under age 2 is eligible for the benefit.

The benefit covers up to 100 diapers per month from the list of approved brands/types of diapers.

Members will be able to access the diapers beginning August 7, 2024, at participating pharmacies across the state of Tennessee. Check back on August 7th for a list of participating pharmacies.
Members will obtain the diapers from the pharmacy counter at participating pharmacy locations.

A prescription is NOT required

Covered Diaper Brands

TennCare will cover four major brands during the initial launch of the Diaper Benefit. Within each of these brands, specific package sizes and types of diapers will be covered. The brands will include:
Huggies (available at go-live)
Cuties (available at go-live)
Pampers (coming soon)
Luvs (coming soon)

Pharmacies will select which diapers they carry from the approved list. Speak to your pharmacists to see what brands and types of diapers are available.

Over the coming weeks, TennCare will be adding additional package sizes and types of diapers from these four brands as we work to grow the list of covered products.

Shannon Walker is our COO at CCHS. She previously served as the Regional Vice President of Operations in Madison County, Tennessee, and spent 13 years on Active Duty in the United States Air Force as an Independent Duty Medical Technician. Shannon holds a Bachelor's in Health Sciences and a Master's in Health Administration from Trident University International. Thank you for all you do!

Our AEGD Dental Residency Program is pleased to welcome three new residents: Leya Gouto, Dara Johnson, and Lauren Brashear.

TennCare Renewals are happening now! Don't risk a gap in your health coverage!

Visit: www.TennCareConnect.TN.Gov or call 855-259-0701

It's time for your child's Back to School annual check-up, dental exam & cleaning, sports physicals, and immunizations! 📚💉

Memphis patients call (901) 842-3160 or
School-Based patients call (901) 842-2379

Jackson, TN patients call (731) 540-0330

Your monthly donation supports families, pregnant moms, and helps individuals have basic health needs.

Here are some of the other advantages of giving monthly:

- It ensures Christ Community has the resources to support our mission every single day.
- It’s easy to set up, your contribution processes automatically each month, and you can cancel at any time.

Please consider helping by making a donation today. https://www.christcommunityhealth.org/get-involved/donate

We wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July. We would like to remind you that all Christ Community locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. All locations will be open for normal business hours Friday, July 5th.

🏖Here are some practical tips for navigating the heat safely this 4th of July week. Wishing you a safe and fun 4th of July! 🎉

📣Remember all CCHS locations will be closed Thursday, July 4th.

Too much heat can be dangerous for everyone, especially for older adults or those with health problems. As we age, our bodies struggle more with regulating temperature, which makes us more vulnerable during hot weather.

Learn more about the signs of hyperthermia and how to prevent hot-weather illness: https://go.nia.nih.gov/3VdO7JP

Meet Fabrice Kamgang, one of our dedicated Clinical Pharmacist! He works at our Raleigh and East Jackson Health Centers. Fabrice brings a wealth of expertise to CCHS. Thank you for everything you do!

Cooling center opens Sunday due to extreme temps The Hospitality Hub is open as a cooling center as extreme temperatures are expected Sunday.

Get a head start on your back-to-school checklist

🏈Make an appointment for a physical.

🩹Get all vaccines and booster shots.

🩺Refill emergency inhalers, insulin, and any other medications your child might need during an emergency at school.

📋Get the necessary paperwork from your health provider to notify the school of any food allergies.

Call us today at (901) 842-2379!

In observance of Juneteenth, all CCHS locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th. Enjoy your holiday and stay safe. Please note that we will be open for regular business hours on Thursday, June 20th.

Dr. Reginique Green serves as the Chief Clinical Officer of clinical operations at Christ Community Health Services, Inc. She is a board-certified family medicine physician of 25 years, and her calling and purpose is to love, encourage and provide health care to underserved and under resourced patients and their communities. She attended Xavier University of LA for her Undergraduate studies and obtained her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine. She specialized and completed her residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Southern California.