Section 68-1-1603 - Attachment to department of health - Mission of programs

There is established the AHEC programs of Tennessee. For administration purposes only, the AHEC programs shall be attached to the department of health. The mission of the AHEC programs shall be to use educational interventions through community academic partnerships. The AHEC programs shall accomplish this mission by promoting wellness, disease prevention, primary care and the recruitment of minority and underprivileged individuals into health care professions.Acts 1998, ch. 928, § 4.