We’re on a mission to help make Shelby County, Tennessee one of the healthiest places on Earth.
Lack of health insurance, daunting health systems, and fear about personal health. Those are just a few of the barriers to regular, preventive healthcare for residents in Shelby County.
Through ShelbyCares, we’re normalizing conversations about health and providing a judgement-free, hassle-free, community-centered path for more residents to access the essential health and wellness resources that can improve and extend lives.
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Together, with support from the community, we can save lives by chipping away at the barriers to great health.
The Mission
Dr. Verne is the Interim Executive Dean of the UT Health Science Center College of Medicine. He guides the ShelbyCares mission to meet people where they are and expand access to preventive care.
The Method
As the Director of Innovation for Shelby County Government, Danielle designs and steers programs and partnership opportunities to support the ShelbyCares mission.
The Movement
Susie manages the day-to-day of all ShelbyCares services, including individual coaching sessions, routine workshops, community presentations, and on-site activities.
The Momentum
Mayor Lee Harris has dedicated his political career to leading community-wide conversations about expanding healthcare access and improving healthcare services for every resident in Shelby County.
The Medicine
As the Executive Director of the UTHSC Tennessee Population Health Consortium, Dr. Bailey guides the training and medical service delivery of ShelbyCares health coaches and ambassadors.
