Deeming Notice/Federal Tort Claims Act

Christ Community Health Services, Inc. (CCHS), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is deemed by the Bureau of Primary Health Care of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be a federal employee for purposes of medical malpractice claims and, as such, qualified for protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. CCHS’ current Deeming Notice is available upon request at Legal@ChristCHS.org.

According to the FTCA requirements, medical malpractice claims against the health center are reviewed and/or litigated by HHS. An individual who has a claim against the health center is to file an administrative claim with HHS at the following address:

Office of the General Counsel

General Law Division Claims and Employment Law Branch
330 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 5362
Washington, DC 20201
Attention: CLAIMS
Phone No.: 202-619-0171
Fax No.: 202-619-2922

42 U.S.C. 254b; 42 U.S.C. 233(h)-(n)

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Leadership Team

Tracy McDaniel
CEO
Tracy is a dedicated and experienced executive with a proven track record in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). With over five years of leadership experience, he has focused on expanding healthcare access and ensuring financial sustainability for community health organizations. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Tracy earned a Master of Public Health from Columbia University in New York and a Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College in Atlanta. His passion for service and commitment to making quality healthcare accessible for all continue to drive his leadership and impact in the field.
Jessica Hughes
Chief Financial Officer
With more than 15 years’ experience in Healthcare, Jessica comes to Community Link Consulting with an extensive background in health care. She received her Master of Health Administration degree from Walden University after completing a double major in Accounting and Human Resource Management from Briar Cliff University. Jessica was the Chief Financial Officer for Siouxland Community Health Center, where she conducted and administered fiscal operations. She went on to become the Director of Finance for Hawarden Regional Healthcare where she directed the organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. From there, Jessica went on to Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center as the Director of Finance. There, she provided leadership and direction in the annual independent audit and the analysis of financial information. Jessica has vast experience in formulating financial targets, preparing budgets, strategic planning, revenue cycle management as well as developing and implementing accounting systems and policies.
Shannon Walker
Chief Operating Officer
Shannon is a healthcare executive and veteran of the United States Air Force whose career reflects a steadfast commitment to operational excellence, strategic growth, and service to both country and community. As Chief Operating Officer of Christ Community Health Services since February 2024, Shannon is responsible for overseeing organizational strategy, clinical operations, and performance initiatives aimed at advancing quality care across the organization. Before assuming her current role, Shannon served as Executive Vice President of Medical Operations from May 2023 to February 2024, following a tenure as Regional Vice President of Madison County starting in December 2019. Shannon has a distinguished blend of healthcare expertise and military discipline, enhancing her strategic foresight, operational integrity, and capacity to lead complex teams through periods of growth and transformation. Shannon holds a Master of Science in Health Administration from Trident University International and completed 13 years of active duty service in the U.S. Air Force, including two combat tours in Afghanistan. Since January 2020, she has continued to serve honorably in the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Dr. Reginique Green
Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Reginique Green serves as the Chief Clinical Officer of clinical operations at Christ Community Health Services, Inc. She is a board-certified family medicine physician of 25 years, and her calling and purpose is to love, encourage and provide health care to underserved and under resourced patients and their communities. She attended Xavier University of LA for her Undergraduate studies and obtained her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine. She specialized and completed her residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Southern California. In the past, Dr. Green has served as chief resident at USC and is the recipient of numerous national and local awards. She has conducted clinical research for Hypertension and served as a National platform speaker. She served as the Medical Director of Greene Sports Medicine of Xenia, Ohio and has chaired and continues to serve on various boards.
Dr. Rasone Jones
Chair of Dentistry
I am a graduate of the University of Memphis and UTHSC College of Dentistry Class of 2006. I have been employed at CCHS for 15 years and have been the Dental Director for almost 5 years. It has been a blessing working with great people while also being an advocate to and for our communities. My spare time is dedicated between family and exercising. I love college sports and enjoy watching college football the most!
Dr. Kristina Murphy
Chair of Pharmacy
Dr. Kristina Murphy hails from Huber Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton. She obtained her undergraduate degree from The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, and pursued her Pharmacy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Murphy currently resides in Jackson, Tennessee, with her husband, Tim, and their two children, TJ (6) and Micah (4). During her spare time, Dr. Murphy enjoys crocheting, engaging in board games with her family, and cooking. An interesting tidbit about her is that she has participated on several mission trips in East Africa in the past and embarked on safari adventures at the Maasai Mara in Kenya and Tanzania an impressive four times.
Tara Samples, Phd
Chair of Behavioral Health
Tara Samples, Ph.D., LCP-HSP is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Health Service Provider (TN) and Nationally Certified Health Service Psychologist. Dr. Samples is the Clinical Psychologist at our Raleigh Clinic, a Behavioral Health Team Lead and the Director of the Behavioral Health Training program at CCHS which includes the doctoral psychology residency, postdoctoral fellowship and masters and doctoral practicum students in psychology, counseling and social work. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a M.S. in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University and a B.S. in Human Services from Point University (formerly Atlanta Christian College). She completed an APA Internship at the Charles George Veteran’s Administration Hospital with rotations in Primary Care/Health Psychology, PTSD and Substance Abuse. She completed her Postdoctoral work through the Counseling Center at Lincoln Christian University. Dr. Samples has provided behavioral health care for over 20 years, first as a Licensed Professional Counselor and later as Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Prior to joining CCHS she worked as an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Lincoln Christian University. Dr. Samples has worked in inpatient and outpatient, private practice and public health settings in Ga, NC, IL and TN. Her clinical interests are in the areas of social justice in healthcare, trauma informed care, health psychology, resilience in the face of trauma and abuse, and the integration of mental health and spirituality. When she is not in the clinic you may find her spending time with her family, supporting the local music and arts community, or gardening.

Deeming Notice/Federal Tort Claims Act

Christ Community Health Services, Inc. (CCHS), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is deemed by the Bureau of Primary Health Care of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be a federal employee for purposes of medical malpractice claims and, as such, qualified for protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. CCHS’ current Deeming Notice is available upon request at Legal@ChristCHS.org.

According to the FTCA requirements, medical malpractice claims against the health center are reviewed and/or litigated by HHS. An individual who has a claim against the health center is to file an administrative claim with HHS at the following address:

Office of the General Counsel

General Law Division Claims and Employment Law Branch
330 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 5362
Washington, DC 20201
Attention: CLAIMS
Phone No.: 202-619-0171
Fax No.: 202-619-2922

42 U.S.C. 254b; 42 U.S.C. 233(h)-(n)

September 26, 2018
The Social Exchange - August Non-Profit Feature by Jeffery Peterson
“I probably would’ve wound up, probably in trouble somewhere,” is what patient Sharon Norwood, 52, said when asked where she would be without Christ Community Health Services (CCHS). 
May 3, 2018
Christ Community Health Services Nears Completion of Major Projects
Christ Community Health Services is about two months away from wrapping up a pair of major projects, one of which is the completion of a renovation and expansion of its clinic at 2861 Broad Ave.
January 17, 2018
Christ Community's Broad Ave. Clinic Getting Million-Dollar Expansion
Christ Community Health Services' (CCHS) busiest and highest volume medical clinic is currently undergoing a $1 million renovation and expansion.
October 19, 2017
Christ Community Health Services Gets Perfect Score on Comprehensive Audit
Christ Community Health Services CEO Shantelle Leatherwood has checked off one of the major items on her immediate to-do list that confronted her upon taking the top job earlier this year.
January 17, 2017
Meet Christ Community's new leader
The newest chief executive officer of Christ Community Health Services (CCHS) began at the organization nearly 20 years ago as an administrative assistant.
September 20, 2016
Christ Community Launches Dental Van
In an effort to reach more patients, Christ Community Health Services is launching its own mobile dental van.
July 14, 2016
Christ Community Opens Dental Center in Raleigh
After quietly opening July 1, Christ Community Health Services officially debuted its fifth dental practice, this one located in the clinic's year-old facility in Raleigh.
June 29, 2016
Christ Community Health Services brings care to Frayser
Christ Community Health Services began serving the health needs of Frayser 10 years ago. A newer Raleigh facility ensures the organization works hard to bring health care to those who need it in Frayser.
March 24, 2016
PrimaryCare Void Draws Memphis Nonprofit Provider to Raleigh
Abdominal pain on Wednesday drew Verlene Smith to the new Christ Community Health Services clinic in a shopping center across Austin Peay from the struggling Raleigh Springs Mall.
March 24, 2016
Shelby County Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative
While Shelby County may have one of the highest infant mortality rates and preterm delivery rates in the nation, behind every statistic is a unique story.
March 24, 2016
Guest column: Mission of Mercy: What?s next?
The weekend of Jan. 30, a couple of thousand people were served at the Mid-South Mission of Mercy (MOM) dental clinic at Bellevue Baptist Church.
March 24, 2016
Health care clinic unveils priority care service
Christ Community Health Services is launching a new way to see patients at its newly opened Raleigh clinic.
August 25, 2015
Medtronic Global Fellows program touches down in Memphis
After two years of successful work overseas, Medtronic PLC, chose Memphis and Christ Community Health Services to launch a pilot program for its Global Innovation Fellows project.
August 24, 2015
Affordable Care Act grant will open Christ Community Health Services center in Raleigh
Christ Community Health Services will open a new health center in Raleigh with a $650,000 federal grant announced Tuesday.
August 23, 2015
Haslam stops in Frayser to promote his Insure Tennessee plan
Gov. Bill Haslam was in Frayser Wednesday, making a pitch for his Insure Tennessee program.
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