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Community Health

Our Mission

To advance health equity across the Chattanooga community through identifying and addressing the racial disparities of health, economic and community development, building sustainable health-focused partnerships in our region, and increasing health literacy through community outreach and engagement.

Our Vision

To create a healthier and more equitable Chattanooga where all residents, regardless of race or socioeconomic status, have access to the resources and opportunities necessary for optimal health and well-being.

About Us

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Logo of Office of Community Health

The Office of Community Health empowers community health across Chattanooga through outreach and engagement with community members, community partners, and community center staff. Community engagement consists of establishing relationships with community members, building trust, and working with community organizations to create processes for mobilizing the community toward change for better health outcomes.

This program is supported by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health/Office of Minority Health (OMH) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $3,404,247.00 with 100 percent funded by OMH/OASH/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor are an endorsement by OMH/OASH/HHS or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit OHM's website.

Community Health Divisions

The Office of Community Health is responsible for the following divisions:

The Office of Community Safety and Gun Violence Prevention

The Family Justice Center

Community Clinics

Nurse clinics are available at multiple locations, including Avondale, Chris Ramsey, Carver, Glenwood, East Lake, South Chattanooga, and the Downtown Public Library.

Clinic times may vary. Please contact our office or check our social media for the latest updates.

Chastity Sutterfield, RN

LocationDayTime
Downtown Public Library ClinicMondays1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fridays1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Purpose Point Community Health CenterNot specified10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
East Lake Community Center ClinicTuesdays2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
South Chattanooga Community CenterWednesdays3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Stacy Sharpe, RN

LocationDayTime
Carver Community CenterMondays11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chris Ramsey Community CenterMondays3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Glenwood Community CenterThursdays10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Washington Hills Community CenterTuesdays3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

Community health is a broad and vital measure that encompasses:

  • Physical health
  • Safety and security 
  • Mental health 
  • Social connectivity 

It interconnects and overlaps with a wide range of policy and programmatic portfolios in the City of Chattanooga, including:

  • Community development 
  • Public safety

Leadership

DA
Dr. Derek Anderson
The Office of Community Health (OCH)
DM
Dr. Geeta Maharaj
Deputy Director
CS
Chris Sands
Executive Director Community Safety and Gun Violence Prevention

Family Justice Center

RM
Regina McDevitt
FJC Executive Director

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Contact Us

Address
101 E. 11th Street
Chattanooga,TN 37402
Call
(423) 643-7800 (423) 643-7800