CHATTANOOGA, TN — A second Heart Hub is coming to Chattanooga thanks
to the American
Heart Association <https://www.heart.org/en/> (AHA), in partnership with
the Journey Health Foundation
<https://www.journeyhealthfoundation.org/>, Glenwood
Community Center,
<https://chattanooga.gov/services/senior-programming/glenwood-community-center>
and the City of Chattanooga’s Office of Community Health
<https://chattanooga.gov/government/community-health> (OCH).
The Heart Hub aims to increase access to vital cardiovascular resources in
the community. This will be located at 2610 E 3rd St, at the Glenwood
Community Center. It officially opens on Friday, July, 2025, and from 11:00
am - 11:30 am, the public is invited to stop by to learn more from Nurse
Navigator Stacy Sharp.
The Hub features an automated blood pressure monitor that anyone can use.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and many people with
high blood pressure can often have no symptoms even when their blood
pressure readings are dangerously high. At the Hub, they can quickly
measure their blood pressure, access bilingual health materials and receive
counselling and healthcare referrals from Sharp who is trained to assist.
“Having heart health resources accessible for Chattanoogans can help save
lives,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. "With heart disease being the leading cause
of death in the United States, we want to continue to close gaps in public
health, which is one of the goals of our One Chattanooga plan. These Heart
Hubs empower our residents with the knowledge and tools to protect their
health.”
OCH has operated a Nurse Navigator at the Downtown Library since 2021. Now,
another operation will be opening at the Glenwood Community Center. With
these centers, at least twice a week, anyone can drop in for their open
office hours to receive basic health monitoring services, consultations and
referrals, as well as periodically offered flu shots and other
immunizations. OCH, in partnership with AHA, plans to continue opening more
Heart Hubs throughout city and neighbourhood facilities.
“With the launch of the Heart Hub at Glenwood Community Center, we’re
bringing heart health resources directly into the fabric of the community,”
said Berenice Silva, AHA Senior Community Impact Director. “This space
offers more than just blood pressure checks; it’s a gateway to education,
early detection, and connection to care. By making prevention tools easy to
access and use, we’re helping people take control of their health and live
longer, healthier lives.”
Derek Anderson, OCH Director, added, “We believe health is created within
our communities, not just something that happens to us. That’s why
establishing the Heart Hub at the Glenwood Community Center is so vital.
This new hub provides our residents with a dedicated space and essential
resources to take charge of their heart health, directly supporting Mayor
Tim Kelly’s commitment to closing public health gaps in Chattanooga. Our
partnership with AHA amplifies our mission: to improve the quality of life
for all Chattanoogans by working diligently with community partners to
create a healthy and safe community.”
Ashley Tisdale, Manager of Glenwood Community Center, said, “The Heart Hub
is more than just a health resource—it’s a step toward a healthier future
for Glenwood. Our residents now have easy, consistent access to tools and
support that can help them take control of their heart health, right here
in their own neighborhood.”
Tracy Wood, president and CEO of the Journey Health Foundation, said,
“Journey Health Foundation was created to ensure that as many people in our
community can access as many high-quality healthcare resources as possible.
The Heart Hub at the Glenwood Community Center will be an essential asset
for families throughout East Chattanooga, an area that we know suffers from
disproportionately high levels of cardiovascular disease. We are honored to
collaborate with our partners at the American Heart Association and the
City of Chattanooga on this project and we are excited to see how it
benefits the heart health of Chattanoogans for years to come.”
WHAT: Heart Hub Launch
WHEN: Friday, July 25, from 11-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Glenwood Community Center, 2610 East 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN
37404
For more information about the American Heart Association, please visit
heart.org. To learn more about the City of Chattanooga’s Office of
Community Health and the Glenwood Community Center, visit chattanooga.gov
<http://chattanooga.gov/government/community-health>.