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Christ Community has focused on fulfilling the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the underserved, uninsured, and homeless in the Memphis community since 1995. Our mission is to provide high-quality health care, recognizing that Jesus Christ is the true healer of individuals and their communities and the source of our ability to serve.

Please join our team if you believe in a mission-driven approach to healthcare. Open Positions

Our Mission and Values

MEMPHIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

Memphis is a city that pulses with a unique energy, unlike anywhere else in the world. Nestled on the banks of the majestic Mississippi River, it proudly stands as the largest city in the Mid-South, drawing people from every corner of the nation. The vibrant history of Memphis is beautifully woven into its modern-day allure, creating a rich tapestry of cultures that shape the Greater Memphis experience.

From the captivating stories of its past to the lively vibe found in its streets, the essence of Memphis can be discovered in its diverse communities, mouthwatering cuisine, and rich traditions. This city is not just a place; it’s a thrilling journey into the heart and soul of a truly exceptional destination!

Attractions

With a slower pace and lower cost of living, Jackson, TN is also a great place to live.

In addition to providing affordable housing and significant career opportunities, Jackson is home to a robust network of small businesses, convenient access to major metropolitan areas, and a dynamic downtown environment. This moment presents an unparalleled opportunity to relocate to Jackson, a city that is not only steeped in history but also poised for a promising future.

Why I love working at Christ Community.

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I feel incredibly blessed to be the Chief Clinical Officer at Christ Community. This role allows me to actively live out my faith and values through a mission that resonates deeply with my soul. My greatest passion is to help the underserved, and I'm committed to ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. There's nothing more rewarding than making a real difference in people's lives within our compassionate environment, especially when I'm able to pray the Gospel with patients and offer them spiritual solace. We truly transform lives for the better, and it brings me so much joy to witness our team members thrive through the growth opportunities we offer. Building a devoted workforce while serving the Lord fills me with immense fulfillment and pride. I am truly honored to contribute to the profound impact Christ Community has on our community.

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Internships/Fellowships

OB Fellowship

Student Rotation - Medical

Student Rotation - Social Work

Student Rotation - Behavioral Health

Urban Medical Year Internship

Family Medicine Residency

AEGD Dental Residency

TN AHEC Scholars Program

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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.

Work with Us

Please join our team if you believe in a mission-driven approach to healthcare. Open Positions

Our Mission and Values

MEMPHIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

Attractions

With a slower pace and lower cost of living, Jackson, TN is also a great place to live.

Why I love working at Christ Community.

‍

Internships/Fellowships

OB Fellowship

Student Rotation - Medical

Student Rotation - Social Work

Student Rotation - Behavioral Health

Urban Medical Year Internship

Family Medicine Residency

AEGD Dental Residency

TN AHEC Scholars Program

View all Internships/Fellowships

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September 20, 2020

Christ Community Health Services builds on legacy Four founders’ perseverance gave birth to medical clinic in underserved area

Shantelle Leatherwood has a megawatt smile anyway, but when she talks about Christ Community’s plans for South Third Street, her face glows with the fire of a CEO on a mission.

August 24, 2020

Le Bonheur statistics show pandemic’s brute force on children

Early evidence trickling in at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital forms the outer boundaries of just how different life is in many Memphis homes now, including a 250% increase in self-reported depression or mental illness...

August 11, 2020

Shelby County could expand pilot COVID-19 testing program to students, teachers

Shelby County Schools and some private schools are included in an asymptomatic COVID-19 testing program health officials are piloting, Alisa Haushalter, director of the Shelby County Health Department, said Tuesday.

June 20, 2020

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing to take place across the Mid-South today

The Tennessee Department of Health, Shelby County Health Department, and community partnering organizations... are offering free drive-through COVID-19 testing

June 19, 2020

Gov. Bill Lee stops in Memphis at free COVID-19 testing sites

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — COVID-19 testing was offered across the Mid-South Friday in honor of Juneteenth.

June 10, 2020

Christ Community Health and local church partner to offer free COVID-19 testing, official says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Christ Community Health Services and New Direction Christian Church announced they have partnered to host free COVID-19 testing today.

May 6, 2020

Christ Community Health Services hosts free COVID-19 testing for Hispanic, Latino community

Christ Community Health Services held a free testing site in Hickory Hill specifically for the Hispanic and Latino community.

May 4, 2020

Christ Community Health Services offering free asymptomatic coronavirus testing

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Christ Community Health Services is offering asymptomatic coronavirus testing Wednesday, May 6 for free!

April 29, 2020

The Extra Podcast: Shantelle Leatherwood with Christ Community

Shantelle Leatherwood on how Christ CommunityHealth Services is expanding COVID-19 testing into some of the hardest-hit communities and people in Memphis.

April 25, 2020

Governor visits Memphis clinic, field hospital ahead of statewide reopening

Gov. Bill Lee made a weekend trip to Memphis, with two visits on Saturday, April 25, to healthcare facilities addressing specific needs related to COVID-19 in Shelby County.

April 18, 2020

Hundreds tested for COVID-19 in Hickory Hill, Frayser

To help those areas fight the virus and fill the testing gap, Christ Community Health Services expanded its free COVID-19 testing sites.

April 15, 2020

Christ Community Health Services offers drive-through COVID 19 testing Friday, April 17 in Frayser & Hickory Hill

Christ Community Health Services is offering drive-through COVID 19 testing this Friday, April 17, at Christ Community Hickory Hill 5366 Mendenhall Mall from 2-4 pm and at Christ Community Health Services Frayser 969 Frayser Blvd.

April 15, 2020

Christ Community to expand coronavirus testing to Frayser, Hickory Hill

Christ Community Health Services is expanding its drive-thru testing to both its Hickory Hill and Frayser locations later this week.

April 14, 2020

CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE: Christ Community to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Frayser, Hickory Hill

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Christ Community Health Services is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing for the Frayser Raleigh and Hickory Hill communities at the end of this week.

April 9, 2020

Testing, Testing, 123- The Basics from Community Level

Dr. Reginique Green of Christ Community Health Services, Inc. openly values the flow of solid COVID-19 information, thinking that “we haven’t seen the worst of it” and knowing that “some people are still not believers.”

April 7, 2020

Christ Community Health Expands COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing - FOX 13

Christ Community Health Services aims to help people in underserved parts of Memphis who may not have access to adequate healthcare.

April 7, 2020

Task Force Aims to Test 1,000 a Day, Whether They Can Pay or Not

The local COVID-19 Task Force is developing a comprehensive coronavirus testing strategy to widely expand testing to more under-served areas and vulnerable populations of Shelby County.