About Us
The SCRHD strives to be “The Road to Good Public Health” for citizens of Sullivan County. We provide the community with easily accessible services and relevant public health information, protecting you from health threats and preventing chronic diseases by lowering their risk factors.
Our Story
Creating Healthier and Safer Communities For Nearly 100 Years
The Sullivan County Regional Health Department (SCRHD) serves a population of 156,535 in Northeast Tennessee. We have a workforce of 85 and serve the communities of Kingsport, Bristol, Bluff City, and Piney Flats within the confines of Sullivan County. The county’s first Health Unit was established in 1928 in the Blountville Courthouse basement.
After several moves and upgrades over our history, the SCRHD became a Metropolitan Region on July 1, 1989. We currently operate a Blountville Bypass location that opened in 1994 and a Kingsport location now at the corner of Wilcox Drive and East Sullivan Street since 2006.
Our Mission
To improve the public health status of Sullivan County citizens through education and service.
Our Vision
Inspiring our community to healthier lives.
Core Values
The Values That Drive Us
Our mission of improving Sullivan County citizens’ health and well-being drives us to do what we do every day. We seek to embody the following values as we serve you:
Service
We are committed to treating all of our patients with care and compassion.
Leadership
We are committed to collaborative and innovative leadership.
Fiscal Responsibility
We are committed to being faithful stewards of public money.
Integrity
We are committed to honesty in all we do.
Compassion
We are committed to showing empathy and kindness in every interaction.
Teamwork
We are committed to fostering a cooperative and supportive environment.
Leading With Excellence
Awards & Recognition
The Sullivan County Regional Health Department (SCRHD) earned Level 3 Awards for Excellence in 2011, 2013, and 2015. It was recognized for the Gold Sneaker program in 2016, public health emergency preparedness in 2013, and as a Platinum PartnerPlus by Healthy Kingsport in 2018.
