SHELBYCARES
ON A MISSION TO MAKE SHELBY COUNTY,
TENNESSEE THE HEALTHIEST PLACE ON EARTH
ShelbyCares is a joint partnership with Mayor Lee Harris, Shelby County Government, and the UT Health Science Center to bring FREE essential health and social services to medically-underserved areas.
ABOUT SHELBYCARES
Transforming healthcare accessibility through innovation and community partnership
HEALTH HUBS
These brick and mortar health hubs use UT Health Science Center's Neighborhood Health Hub model to performFREE health screeningsand culturally-sensitive, evidenced-based coaching to reduce blood pressure, obesity, and glucose levels.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Health fairs and events, such as the annual Senior Prom, are held around Shelby County to disseminate information about UT Health Science Center's hub locations and perform health screenings.
HEALTH HUB IMPACT
2-YEAR HEALTH OUTCOMES
weight drop among obese patients
drop in diastolic BP (from 91 to 86 mmHg)
drop in systolic BP (from 153 to 138 mmHg)
drop in blood glucose (from 211 to 174 mg/dL)
Medical Reference Ranges
Clinical thresholds for health indicators
Random blood glucose levels ≥200 mg/dL suggest diabetes.
Systolic blood pressure >139 mmHg indicates hypertension.
Diastolic blood pressure >89 mmHg indicates hypertension.
SERVICES DELIVERED
Visits to ShelbyCares on 3rd and Uptown Health Hub
Total Unique Patients Served (94% African American)
Total Patients Screened for obesity, hypertension, and diabetes
This data was collected between January 2022 and February 2025 from ShelbyCares on Third and UT Health Science Center's Uptown Health Hub.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from Leaders, Professionals, and Clients
Mayor Lee Harris
Shelby County Mayor
“ShelbyCares has made a real difference in our community's health challenges.”
Dr. Jim Bailey
Executive Director, UT Health Science Center
“This is the best thing I've been a part of in my 30 years as a physician.”
Delinda Rogers
Client
“I've lost 25 lbs and learned to manage my diabetes. This program changed my life.”
Dr. Evan Ward
UT Physician Assistant
“Patients love the motivational techniques. They're excited about their visits.”
Cecilia Patrick
Client
“My A1C dropped from 8.65 to 6.25 - out of the diabetes range!”
Commissioner Henri E. Brooks
Shelby County Commissioner
“It's wonderful to have this health program in my district.”
Joyce Brown
Client
“I could share things with my health coach I wouldn't share with my doctor.”
Dr. Austin Dalgo
Medical Director, UT Health Science Center
“You see evidence and stories coming together in these folks we're caring for.”
Commissioner Charlie Caswell, Jr.
Shelby County Commissioner
“I had the opportunity to go down to Third Street and see these awesome classes and to see the impact it [ShelbyCares] is making.”
Mayor Lee Harris
Shelby County Mayor
“ShelbyCares has made a real difference in our community's health challenges.”
Dr. Jim Bailey
Executive Director, UT Health Science Center
“This is the best thing I've been a part of in my 30 years as a physician.”
Delinda Rogers
Client
“I've lost 25 lbs and learned to manage my diabetes. This program changed my life.”
Dr. Evan Ward
UT Physician Assistant
“Patients love the motivational techniques. They're excited about their visits.”
Cecilia Patrick
Client
“My A1C dropped from 8.65 to 6.25 - out of the diabetes range!”
Commissioner Henri E. Brooks
Shelby County Commissioner
“It's wonderful to have this health program in my district.”
Joyce Brown
Client
“I could share things with my health coach I wouldn't share with my doctor.”
Dr. Austin Dalgo
Medical Director, UT Health Science Center
“You see evidence and stories coming together in these folks we're caring for.”
Commissioner Charlie Caswell, Jr.
Shelby County Commissioner
“I had the opportunity to go down to Third Street and see these awesome classes and to see the impact it [ShelbyCares] is making.”
More Time with Family
How ShelbyCares helps clients spend quality time with kids and grandkids
Weight Loss & A1C Improvement
Client shares her journey to better health with ShelbyCares support