There are 6 article(s) tagged ShelbyCares:

• July 2026

  • Community health hub opens in Raleigh

    County Commissioner Charlie Caswell Jr. says the ShelbyCares health hub, a partnership between UTHSC and county government, will help “break that generational curse” in North Memphis.

    By Steve Bohnel July 28, 2026

• November 2025

  • Opinion: Why Shelby County is investing in neighborhood-level preventive care

    “By focusing on preventive care, ShelbyCares helps residents avoid costly medical interventions, contributing to long-term savings in healthcare costs and improving overall community health.”

    By Lee Harris, Jim Bailey, MD November 26, 2025

• May 2025

  • Making Memphis healthier one neighborhood at a time

    Since ShelbyCares opened its first neighborhood health hub, Penny Ward has dropped about 100 pounds, stopped taking two medications and seen her blood pressure and blood sugar numbers drop to their lowest in decades.

    By Aisling Mäki May 25, 2025

• March 2025

  • New Binghampton clinic will offer free care for diabetes, obesity and more

    More than half of adults in the county have not seen a primary health provider in the last year, but many health care challenges could be avoided through preventative screenings like those offered at the clinic.

    By Aisling Mäki March 27, 2025

• May 2024

  • ShelbyCares campaign encourages men to take charge of their health

    Through the ShelbyCares Neighborhood Health Club program, more than 5,300 people have signed up for free workouts at neighborhood gyms, but more than 80% of them are women. 

    By Aisling Mäki May 07, 2024

• January 2024

  • Shelby County offers free classes at neighborhood gyms

    Participating gyms will provide free, 50-minute group fitness classes that are beginner-friendly and suitable for residents ages 16 and up. 

    By Aisling Mäki January 30, 2024