Author: Centenary Communications

The Centenary United Methodist Church has been actively involved in promoting health and wellness within our community. Our 2025 report highlights the significant impact we’ve made through various initiatives and programs.

Community Engagement and Support

This year, we registered approximately 691 adults and children, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the community. Additionally, around 385 students received backpacks, ensuring they are well-prepared for their educational journey.

Immunization Efforts

In collaboration with the Shelby County Health Department, we served 75 patients and provided 207 vaccines during our immunization event. A total of 617 people attended, including 238 adults and 379 children. The vaccines administered included:

• Hepatitis A: 22 doses
• Hepatitis B: 9 doses
• Varicella: 9 doses
• ProQuad: 25 doses
• Kinrix: 30 doses
• Tdap: 37 doses
• Polio: 11 doses
• MMR: 4 doses
• HPV: 32 doses
• MCV: 31 doses
• Pediarix: 2 doses
• Vaxellis: 2 doses
• DTap: 1 dose

HIV Prevention and Outreach

The “End The Syndemic Framework” initiative distributed a total of 68 HIV home kits. We reached various zip codes, including 38017, 38125, 38116, and many others.

Programs and Partnerships

Several programs attended our events, including Immunizations, Ryan White Program, Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, CHANT, Child Car Seat Program, FIMR/IMRI, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, Public Health Office of Performance, Population Health/Health Smart, Nursing Clinical Practice, TennCare Presumptive Section, Violence Prevention, WIC, TB, Support Services, SPARK, Prenatal Presumptive, MRC, Opioid Overdose Prevention, and End The Syndemic Framework.

We are proud of the progress we’ve made and look forward to continuing our efforts to improve the health and wellness of our community. Thank you to everyone who has supported and participated in our initiative.