Tennessee Heart Health Network Annual Summit, September 5-6,

Join us for the Heart Health Summit on September 5–6, a dynamic two-day gathering dedicated to advancing cardiovascular wellness through education, collaboration, and community engagement. This summit will feature powerful patient and provider panels, including a special session moderated by Dr. Andrea Willis of BCBS, where lived experiences and clinical insights come together to inspire change. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, community leader, or passionate advocate, you’ll leave equipped with actionable strategies to improve heart health across diverse populations. Let’s unite to elevate awareness, share best practices, and build a healthier future—one heartbeat at a time..

1001 Broad St. Chattanooga, TN

Guest Speakers

Andrea Willis, MD, MPH
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Jim Bailey, MD, MPH,
TN Population Health Consortium, UT Health Science Center

Stan Hudson, MA
Institute for Healthcare Advancement

Stephanie McCready, M.Ed, MFCS
UTHSC Health Hub Decatur

Traci Hefner, PhD, LMSW
Chatt Foundation

Charline Nguyen, MPH
TN Department of Health

Dana Henderson, FNP
Tennessee Primary Care Association

Becky Grando, MPH
Tennessee Primary Care Association

Schedule of Events

Friday September 5, 2025

Check-in / Networking

Welcome remarks HTN data in Chatt

Patient Panel Challenges barriers success

Health Literacy

Networking Break

Outlook of heart health data in Chattanooga

RPM success and barriers to implementation

Provider Panel How do we address these challenges Wrap up

12:30 PM-1:00 PM

1: 00 PM PM-1:15

1:15 PM-2:15

2:15 PM-3:15 PM

3:15 PM-3:30 PM

3:30 PM-4:15 PM

4:15 PM-5:15 PM

5:15 PM-6:00 PM

Dr. Jim Bailey

Dr. Andrea Willis

Stan Hudson

Charline Nguyen

Dr. Judith Tessema

Various Physicians

Saturday September 6, 2025

Welcome

What is Blood Pressure

Drums Alive

Behavior Health Self-Assessment

Connecting with community

Closing remarks – Call to Action

9:15 AM-9:30 AM

9:30 AM-10:15 AM

9:30 AM-10:15 AM

10:15 AM-10:45 AM

12:00 PM-12:30 PM

12:30 PM-1:00 PM

Dr. Jim Bailey

Dana Henderson

Stephanie McCready

Becky Grando

Dr. Traci Hefner

Dr. Jim Bailey