Tennessee Center for Health Workforce Development

05/15/2026

Happy National from all of us at TCWD!

05/05/2026

We’re proud to recognize the 2026 recipients of the Health Sciences Achievement Award! 🎉 These 56 students from across Tennessee represent the next generation of healthcare leaders and the future of our workforce.

Read more: bit.ly/HSAAPress2026

05/01/2026

One of TCWD's highlights of this spring 🌸

TCWD Community Engagement Manager, Sarah Kane, attended the SkillsUSA Tennessee State Leadership and Skills Conference in Chattanooga! This annual event brings together career and technical education students, advisors, and industry partners for hands-on competitions, leadership development, and career exploration.

Throughout the conference, TCWD engaged with students exploring healthcare pathways, as well as educators working to expand opportunities in their programs. Conversations centered on strengthening partnerships between education and healthcare, increasing student exposure to careers, and supporting local pathway development.

04/30/2026

As Volunteer Appreciation Month comes to a close, we want to thank the volunteers who go the extra mile for Tennesseans. Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing the care hospitals and clinics provide to patients — offering compassion, support, and connection when it matters most. Because of you, care goes beyond treatment.

Thank you for your commitment to building healthier communities across our state. Here are just a few of the incredible volunteers making a difference!

Volunteers pictured support these healthcare facilities:

Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital
Charis Health Center
Church Health
Covenant Health of East Tennessee Fort Loudoun Medical Center
Siloam Health

04/27/2026

We’re excited to recognize four incredible individuals as our 2026 Volunteer of the Year recipients! 🎉 Their dedication, generosity, and service uplift their communities and patients across Tennessee. Please join us in congratulating:

• Sara Davidson, Charis Health Center
• Paul Horrex, Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital
• Jacob Miller, Church Health
• Jane Slatery, Church Health

04/27/2026

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04/17/2026

Wrapping up the 2026! Thank you to our sponsors, speakers, and attendees for coming together to drive meaningful solutions for the future of healthcare workforce development.

Your collaboration and commitment are what move this work forward 👏

04/17/2026

Good morning from the 2026 Mend the Gap: Healthcare Workforce Summit!🎉

Attendees are fueling up at breakfast, exploring innovative poster presentations, and gearing up for a full day of learning, connection, and collaboration to strengthen Tennessee’s healthcare workforce.

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04/10/2026

Kim Palmiter, Senior Director, and Sarah Kane, Community Engagement Manager, from our team recently attended the HOSA State Leadership Conference, joining nearly 4,000 students from across Tennessee!

Students explored healthcare careers, participated in leadership workshops, and many of them put their skills to the test during our “Build-a-Skeleton” race.

We’re always excited to be part of this event and to hear about the healthcare career dreams and goals students are working toward. The future of healthcare is bright! ✨