Choice Health Network honors ‘People of Courage’ at annual luncheon

HIV/AIDS activist Jeanne White-Ginder, mother of Ryan White, delivered keynote address Choice Health Network hosted its fifth annual People of Courage awards luncheon to recognize recipients for contributions to HIV awareness and the LGBTQ+ community. Jeanne White-Ginder, mother of Ryan White, served as keynote speaker and inspired attendees by sharing her family’s story. “The LGBTQ+ and allied communities united today … Read More

Choice Health Network’s Jered Croom earns Rural Health Association of Tennessee award

Jered Croom, regional client services manager for the Upper Cumberland region for Positively Living & Choice Health Network, has earned a statewide Award of Merit for contributions of major significance to the rural health movement. The Rural Health Awards are presented by the Rural Health Association of Tennessee. Croom was recognized at a luncheon during the association’s annual conference in … Read More

Choice Health Network CEO Steve Jenkins earns Health Care Heroes recognition

Positively Living & Choice Health Network CEO Steve Jenkins has earned a 2022 Health Care Heroes award from Knox.biz in the public health advocacy category. “It’s such an honor to receive this award, but it was not achieved alone,” Jenkins said. “Along with a great team and partners, we work each day to serve Tennessee’s most vulnerable individuals and families … Read More

Positively Living & Choice Health Network continues Hope Center’s holiday tradition

Donations given to clients and their families on World AIDS Day Positively Living & Choice Health Network along with Samaritan Ministry continued a holiday tradition started by Covenant Health’s Hope Center by giving “HOPE for the Holidays” on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day. The observance unites people in the fight against HIV, shows support for people living with HIV and … Read More

Positively Living & Choice Health Network welcomes patients at new Knoxville clinic location

Facility with pharmacy open and accepting patients seeking to prevent and treat HIV Positively Living & Choice Health Network providers are now welcoming patients at its new, expanded location at 1925 Ailor Ave., near downtown Knoxville. The clinic, which previously was located on Hill Avenue, continues to serve the area’s most vulnerable individuals and families affected by HIV, mental illness, … Read More

Positively Living & Choice Health Network to provide services at new Knox Pride outreach center

Positively Living & Choice Health Network has partnered with Knox Pride to provide services and training at the newly opened Community Outreach Center in South Knoxville. Starting in November, “Choice Health Network at the Pride Center” will host HIV testing and prevention, educational training and other events supporting East Tennessee’s LGBTQ+ community. “Positively Living has served Knoxville’s LGBTQ+ community for … Read More

Choice Health Network Upper Cumberland office moves to new location

Choice Health Network’s Upper Cumberland office in Cookeville, Tennessee, has moved to a new location that is wholly dedicated to the organization’s mission. The office, previously located inside the Upper Regional Health Department, will continue to serve the area’s most vulnerable individuals and families affected by HIV, mental illness, substance use, homelessness and LBGTQ+ discrimination. “Expanding to serve more people … Read More

National HIV Testing Day to raise awareness of Choice Health Network’s year-round services

National HIV Testing Day, held annually on June 27, also will raise awareness of Choice Health Network’s everyday services for East Tennessee’s most vulnerable individuals and families affected by HIV, mental illness, substance use, homelessness, discrimination, and disabilities. In recognition of this observance, Choice Health Network will provide free HIV testing at the following events: In Knoxville: Saturday, June 26; … Read More