Research and Education Aligned for Clinical and Community Health (REACCH) is a collaboration between River Valley Health (RVH), formerly known as Cherokee Health Systems, a federal qualified health center, and the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK). This collaboration focuses on strengthening the health-related workforce, identifying and evaluating innovative ways to improve the health of all, and enhancing the well-being of Tennesseans. This collaboration includes students, trainees, staff, and faculty from both organizations, as well as the Tennessee communities to which both organizations are connected.
A strategic plan was developed for this collaboration by a steering committee of representatives from RVH and UTK.
Our Vision
An academic-community health practice collaboration that exemplifies integrity and reciprocity to advance health-related workforce development, access to clinical care, and community well-being through innovation and discovery.
Our Mission
Intentionally, strategically, and collaboratively conduct innovative interdisciplinary training and research to strengthen the health-related workforce; contribute to and disseminate an evidence base of health-related best practices; improve health outcomes; enhance healthy communities; and advance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across Tennessee.