HealthTalk A.I. honors MedCura Health for community care work

HealthTalk A.I. gave MedCura Health its inaugural Innovation for Community Impact Award at CONNECT 2026 in Nashville. The recognition highlights how the metro Atlanta FQHC used the platform to boost preventive care outreach, school-based services and patient engagement.

Why it matters: - MedCura Health’s use of AI outreach shows how community health centers can reach more patients outside the clinic. - The award points to growing demand for tools that help FQHCs connect people to preventive care, screenings and local resources. - The recognition also underscores how digital engagement can support both access and patient experience.

What happened: - HealthTalk A.I. presented its inaugural 2026 Innovation for Community Impact Award to MedCura Health at HealthTalk A.I. CONNECT 2026 in Nashville. - Jen Calohan, RN, TQMP, SOLC, LSSBB, chief operating officer of HealthTalk A.I., gave the award to Denatras Silas, chief information officer of MedCura Health. - The summit brought healthcare leaders together to discuss ways to improve patient access and engagement. - Calohan said community health begins with reaching people, understanding their needs and helping them take the next step toward care.

The details: - MedCura used HealthTalk A.I.’s AI patient engagement platform to invite men to a community event for prostate cancer screening during Men’s Health Month. - MedCura also used the platform for ophthalmology and gastroenterology outreach campaigns. - The outreach helped connect families to back-to-school events where children received free backpacks and school supplies. - MedCura uses its digital front door to make it easier for people to become patients. - MedCura also uses the platform to help families register for school-based healthcare. - The health center reminds patients when preventive services are due and lets them schedule care in the same conversation. - MedCura uses the platform to collect patient feedback and identify ways to improve the care experience.

Between the lines: - The award signals that community impact is becoming a measurable part of digital health strategy, not just a branding message. - MedCura’s use case blends clinical outreach with social needs support, which can strengthen trust in underserved communities. - The platform is positioned to reduce manual work for staff while improving response rates and appointment conversion.

What's next: - HealthTalk A.I. is continuing to position its platform for primary care practices and FQHCs looking to expand access and cut down on manual outreach. - MedCura is likely to keep using the platform to support preventive care reminders, scheduling and patient feedback efforts. - The company’s broader product set includes AI contact center, multilingual two-way engagement, AI scheduling and digital intake.

The bottom line: - HealthTalk A.I.’s first community impact award went to a health center that is using AI to widen access, increase engagement and connect patients to care beyond the exam room.