Shelby County Health Care Corporation

Shelby County Health Care Corporation is a parent entity registered to receive federal awards, with its primary subsidiary operating as Shelby County Health Care Corp, doing business as Elvis Presley Trauma Center. This non-profit hospital system, located in Memphis, Tennessee, has been registered with the federal government since 2006 and primarily receives federal grant awards to provide healthcare services and improve health outcomes in the Shelby County area. As a regional leader in healthcare, the organization operates a high-risk obstetrics center of excellence, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and has been designated as the Regional Perinatal Center for West Tennessee. The corporation focuses on addressing health disparities and social determinants of health, particularly for underserved populations.

Through federal grant awards, Shelby County Health Care Corp has undertaken several significant projects to enhance healthcare access and quality in the region. A major initiative is the Healthy Start program, funded by a $5.5 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, aimed at reducing racial and ethnic disparities in infant mortality and adverse perinatal outcomes. The organization also received a $4 million Community Project Funding grant for construction activities at the trauma center, and a $3 million grant to update medical equipment such as ultrasounds, medication carts, and diagnostic imaging tools. Additionally, Shelby County Health Care Corp participates in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, receiving funding to support HIV/AIDS services. As a sub-grantee, the organization has worked with the Tennessee Department of Health on regional medical coordination center (RMCC) projects, collaborating on healthcare coordination efforts. Furthermore, the corporation has partnered with the Tennessee Hospital Association on COVID-19 response efforts, receiving sub-grant awards through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) COVID-19 grant program. These various grant awards and collaborations demonstrate Shelby County Health Care Corp's commitment to improving healthcare services, addressing public health challenges, and enhancing emergency preparedness in the region.