MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HONORED WITH 2024 TENNESSEE BOARD OF REGENTS CHANCELLOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PHILANTHROPY

On August 28, Maury Regional Health (MRH) was presented the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Philanthropy for 2024.

Created in 2001, the TBR Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Philanthropy recognizes an organization's generous giving, volunteer efforts, ethical leadership in philanthropy, civic responsibility and a demonstratable commitment to students and community.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Hohenwald nominated MRH for the award for their generous donation of $25,000 to assist with the establishment of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program in Columbia.

"While this program is certainly beneficial to Maury Regional and those we serve by training tomorrow's health care team, it also aligns with our corporate values, one of which is equity. We define equity by ensuring that everybody-our patients, our employees and our community-has full opportunity to achieve their potential, whether that be with their health or a calling to a career in health care," shared MRH CEO Martin Chaney, MD. "Maury Regional Medical Center is tremendously honored to receive this award."

Presented by TBR Chancellor Flora Tydings, Ed.D., this award honors the exceptional support provided by MRH in partnership with TCAT Hohenwald. The LPN program has already seen remarkable success, with the first cohort graduating in August 2024, and a new cohort of 15+ students starting September 2024. This partnership has been instrumental in addressing critical health care workforce needs in the region.

"We are excited to present this award to Maury Regional Medical Center, who has provided many years of giving and support to our colleges," said Chancellor Tydings. "Our partnership often involves our students training directly alongside Maury Regional employees, which provides an invaluable, hands-on learning experience. We could not do what we do without their support."

The College System of Tennessee, governed by the TBR, comprises the state's 13 public Community Colleges, 24 Colleges of Applied Technology, and the online TN eCampus – serving more than 170,000 students last year through for-credit academic, career and technical education programs, and workforce training programs in partnership with Tennessee business and industry. TBR provides high-quality, accessible education that prepares students for successful careers and lifelong learning, while also driving economic and workforce development throughout Tennessee.

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Hohenwald is a premier institution focused on providing accessible workforce development and technical education classes including health care career training in the areas of certified nursing assistant, EKG technician, emergency medical technology, phlebotomy, practical nursing and surgical technology. TCAT gives students the opportunity to acquire marketable skills for entry or promotion in the labor market.