Cempa Community Care Named One of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee

This award marks Cempa’s second time being recognized as a top employer. Cempa Community Care was recently recognized as one…

Filling a Primary Need in our Community for Primary Care

Filling a Primary Need in our Community for Primary Care Medical visits are often associated with being sick or hurt.…

Congrats to the Winners of the United Way’s 2024 Celebrate Awards!

The Cempa Community Care team was thrilled to have been recognized as a finalist for the “Live United, Not Divided”…

Cempa Community Care Welcomes Alma Estrada to Board of Directors

Estrada brings more than 20 years of banking and financial experience, further diversifying the organization’s esteemed board roster. Cempa Community…

The Results Are In: We Won a 2023 Latino Leadership Award!

Another week, another award! We are beyond excited to announce that we’ve received another award just two weeks after being…

Taking a STEP Toward Preventing Overdoses

International Overdose Awareness Day takes place on August 31 each year. As the awareness day approaches this year, think about…

What You Should Know About Hepatitis & How to Access Care

When you think about Cempa Community Care’s services, testing and treatment for HIV may come to mind. But did you…

Cempa Community Care to Open New Walk-In Clinic at Metropolitan Ministries’ Impact Hub

The expansion to the Impact Hub site will enable Cempa to provide primary healthcare services and more to clients in…

World AIDS Day and What It Means at Cempa

Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, and it’s a cause that’s been near and dear to our hearts at Cempa…

Celebrating National Health Center Week

August 7 through 13 is National Health Center Week, and we’re excited to highlight what it means to us here…

Cempa Named One of Chattanooga’s Best Places to Work

Today, we are thrilled to announce that Cempa Community Care was recognized as one of Chattanooga’s Best Places to Work…

Cempa Community Care to Host 27th Annual Strides of March as an In-Person Celebration

After taking the signature fundraiser online for the past two years, Cempa is bringing Strides of March back to Renaissance…

An Eye on Cervical Health: Preventing Cervical Cancer Through Regular Screenings

Years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of death among women in the United States. But while it still…

Creating a Safe & Welcoming Environment for Those Affected by Trauma

When you think about trauma, the physical effects it has on the body may come to mind. But in reality,…

Expanding Our Reach on Reducing Harm with STEP TN

In the past few years, the state of Tennessee has seen an increase in the number of drug overdose deaths.…

Cempa Community Care opens first pharmacy, expands clientele

Both existing clientele and the general public can utilize their services on the third floor of 1000 East 3rd Street…

Cempa Community Care Unveils Dining Out For Life 2021 Details

On Thursday, June 24, 15 local restaurants all across Chattanooga will be joining forces with Cempa Community Care to raise money and…

Vaccines For The Most Vulnerable Communities

Get Vaccinated Chattanooga is a community coalition to increase access to – and acceptance of – the COVID-19 vaccine in…

Cempa Community Care sees increase in COVID-19 testing after Alstom Plant closure

In March, Hamilton County leaders shut down the mass COVID-19 testing site at the Alstom Plant to shift efforts toward…

Cempa Community Care Invites Community To Take Strides Against HIV And AIDS

Cempa Community Care and the Chattanooga CARES Foundation invite community members to take strides against HIV in the organization’s 26th…

Hispanic grocery store chain in Chattanooga working to fill vaccine information gap

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In Tennessee, those of us who primarily speak English have access to information about the pandemic and the COVID-19…

Chattanooga faith-based health council adopts new name honoring late advocate Chris Ramsey

A local faith-based health council whose goal is to improve health in Chattanooga’s underserved communities will resume activities this month…

Answering Some Common Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccines

For the last year, our country and local community have faced the challenges of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions…

Chattanooga health center sees major percentage jump in employees eligible for vaccination

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — As Hamilton County’s Health Department continues to add to their COVID-19 vaccination rollout at the Tennessee Riverpark, including adding two…

Cempa Community Care CEO featured in America’s AIDS Magazine

Cempa CEO Shannon Stephenson says, “the first step to making a difference is getting involved. I understand that we are…

Cempa Community Care To Offer Free Drive-Thru And Walk-Up Testing For COVID-19

To expand access to COVID-19 testing in the Chattanooga area, Cempa Community Care, in partnership with Alleo Health System and…

Cempa Community Care To Offer Free Drive-Thru And Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing At Avondale Youth And Family Development Center

To expand access to COVID-19 testing in the Chattanooga area, Cempa Community Care, in partnership with Alleo Health System, LifeSpring…

Diversify summit focuses on racial justice, inclusion in a time of crisis

As the leader of an organization that serves minority communities, the best thing she can do to move this work…