Nelms to Serve on Rural Healthcare Board
February 27, 2024
Nelms to Serve on Rural Healthcare Board
Dr. Linda Nelms, director of noncredit health programs at Walters State Community
College, has been elected to the Rural Health Association of Tennessee Board of Directors.
She will serve a three-year term.
“I have been a member of the association for many years, attending conferences and
serving on committees,” Nelms said. “For me, the Rural Health Association of Tennessee
encompasses all aspects of health care. The organization works to achieve the best
outcome for providers, the public and workforce training organizations like Walters
State. I am honored to serve and partner in the effort to make Tennessee a healthier
place to live.”
Founded in 1995, The Rural Health Association of Tennessee is a nonprofit agency advocating
for a healthy Tennessee through partnerships, education and resources. With over 800
members, the group advances professional knowledge and development and works to elevate
the voices of rural Tennesseans.
Nelms’ responsibilities at Walters State include developing and planning noncredit
health courses primarily for providers. The college offers training for many allied
health careers including certified nursing aides, clinical medical assistants, patient
care technicians, EKG technicians, phlebotomy technicians and registered dental assistants.