ONEIDA | Mountain People’s Health Councils (MPHC) is proud to announce it has earned four national 2026 Quality Awardsfrom the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program, recognizing the organization’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare and improving health outcomes throughout the community.
The 2026 recognitions include:
- Health Center Quality Leader
- National Quality Leader – Diabetes Health
- National Quality Leader – Heart Health
- Preventive Health Award
Together, these national recognitions reflect MPHC’s ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement, preventive care, and providing outstanding healthcare to the patients and community.
“Receiving four national HRSA Quality Awards is an incredible honor for Mountain People’s Health Councils,”said James Lovett, Chief Executive Officer. “These recognitions reflect the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of every member of our organization. Every day, our providers, nurses, clinical teams, behavioral health professionals, dental staff, support staff, and administrative employees work together to improve the health of our community.”
For more than 50 years, Mountain People’s Health Councils has provided comprehensive healthcare services to residents throughout Scott County and the surrounding region. MPHC offers a full range of services, including:
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Women’s Health
- Dental Services
- Behavioral Health
- Medical Imaging
- Laboratory Services
- Preventive Care
These national awards reinforce MPHC’s mission of providing accessible, compassionate, high-quality healthcare while continually improving patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to excellence.
“Quality healthcare is about more than treating illness—it’s about helping people live healthier lives,” Lovett said. “We are honored to receive this national recognition and remain committed to providing exceptional healthcare close to home. These awards belong to every member of the Mountain People’s Health Councils team and to the patients who place their trust in us each day.”
Mountain People’s Health Councils extends its sincere appreciation to all those who have helped make the organization what it is today. These accomplishments reflect the shared commitment of everyone who supports MPHC’s mission and its continued dedication to strengthening the health of our community we proudly serve.
About Mountain People’s Health Councils
Mountain People’s Health Councils is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the communities of Oneida, Elgin, Huntsville, Winfield, and Norma, Tennessee. For more than 50 years, MPHC has provided comprehensive primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, dental care, medical imaging, laboratory services, and preventive healthcare with a mission of providing Healthcare Close to Home.
