Our Work - Track Our Progress!
The health council and its subcommittees are dedicated to making impactful changes in the community.
ACEs Subcommittee
We’re in the early stages of the 3-year plan, focusing on fostering a trauma-informed culture through collaboration with local agencies. Currently we’re identifying barriers and coming up with a plan to bridge these gaps. As we embark on year one, our goals include identifying ACEs trained community members and increasing public awareness.
Meet the Team Behind this Initiative:
- Katherine Bike, Knox County Board of Education
- Ashley Breazeale, Cherokee Health Systems
- Cristina Caceres, Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
- Pam Frye, Harmony Family Center
- Meredith Horton, Mental Health Association of East Tennessee
- Alicia Jones, Knox County Schools
- Ellie Kitrell, United Way
- Taylor Murmann, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
- Mitch Olszewski, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
- Knox County Health Department
Diabetes Subcommittee
We’re currently in year one of implementing the 3-year plan. We’re collaborating with diverse community partners to enhance diabetes screening and promote physical activity opportunities. Our strategic approach aims to connect community members to improve the management and prevention of diabetes, while fostering sustainable change.
Meet the Team Behind this Initiative:
- Madison Casey, Knox County Parks and Recreation
- Caroline Cooley, Bike Walk Knoxville
- Nicole Gross, American Heart Association
- Kelly Hanson, Knox County Community Member
- Lindsey McCreary, Vatica Health
- Cynthia Moyle, Summit Medical Group
- Jada Russell, University of Tennessee Knoxville
- Knox County Health Department
Cancer Subcommittee
Our passionate team is committed to increasing access to care for underserved, low-income and minority populations. Addressing cancer is challenging, but we believe in the power of community collaboration. In year one, our focus is on raising awareness and improving screening access, ensuring that everyone has equal resources in their fight against cancer.
Meet the Team Behind this Initiative:
- Lilliana Burbano, University of Tennessee Medical Center
- Michael Holtz, ORAU
- Dot LaMarche, Town of Farragut
- Katya Macias, Cherokee Health Systems
- Marianne McGill, Town of Farragut
- Beth Roskelly, Interfaith Health Center
- Debra Sullivan, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee
- Knox County Health Department
