CHET celebrates National Health Center Week

TOP PHOTO: Left to right, Vice Mayor Randy Brown, Chief Operations Officers Penny Etter, Chief Financial Officer Scott Hill, Compliance Officer Angie Washam, and Mayor Jack Lynch.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Community Health of East Tennessee (CHET) is celebrating National Health Center Week, Aug. 2 to Aug. 8. This week recognizes the vital role community health centers play in providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare. 

On Tuesday, CHET hosted several vendors and was visited by Mayor Jack Lynch and Vice Mayor Randy Brown.

This year’s theme is “Building Innovative Care Where It Matters Most”. It celebrates how community health centers develop innovative solutions that improve access to care, strengthen communities, and improve health outcomes. 

“Our employees make the difference,” said Chief Operations Officers Penny Etter. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-08/05/2026-6AM)