Kenneth Ataga, MD, Director of the Center for Sickle Cell Disease at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), was recently awarded $3.2 million from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for a project that enlists artificial intelligence in the fight against sickle cell disease.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been awarded a five-year, $6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to serve as a center of excellence for Maternal and Pediatric Precision in Therapeutics (MPRINT).
A decade's worth of data shows that neonatologists are shifting the type of respiratory support they utilize for preterm infants, a move that could lead to improved health outcomes.
Nurture the Next Discusses Ways to Help Children Cope as they Return to School
Over the course of the pandemic, researchers nationwide noticed differences in COVID-19 disease between children and adults.
National Medical Group Uses Systematic Professional Well-Being Approach to Support Clinicians' Wellness
Local healthcare leaders address the growing need for doctors nationwide
After enjoying a taste of 'return to normal' earlier this year, the Delta variant has changed the trajectory of the pandemic and plunged communities into crisis again.
New providers, centers and services give Middle Tennessee patients more option for pain relief and care.
The Board of Directors of Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) announced that Debbie Osteen will retire as CEO. Ms. Osteen will continue to serve on Acadia's Board of Directors and will assist in the selection and transition of the new CEO.
Flight Risk Analysis of 100,000 U.S.-based healthcare workers underscores the importance of addressing the nurse staffing crisis
Twentieth edition of AMA study shows continued lack of competition
Expectant parents never imagine they'll face tough decisions about treatments or surgeries for their unborn babies following a potentially devastating fetal diagnosis. But for thousands of families each year, this is a harsh reality.
New plans designed to impact social determinants of health among Tennessee's kids
Updated standards from ACS Children's Surgery Verification Program emphasize new patient care expectations for participating hospitals.
Meet the Nashville Health Care Council's new Fellows Director Lydie Marc and hear about plans for the upcoming session.
Medicare's largest alternative payment model produced its highest annual savings to date in 2020, while continuing to provide high-quality care, as shown by performance data released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
New developments in the field of blood biomarkers for brain diseases including traumatic brain injury (TBI), and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, were unveiled during three lectures at the 25th Biennial World Congress of Neurology, October 3-7, 2021, and available virtually through the WCN 2021 portal.
You are invited to join Burr & Forman for the InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance and the FBI Birmingham Division's 3rd Annual Alabama Healthcare Fraud Summit.
The Entrepreneur Center's Project Healthcare is collaborating with The Disruption Lab and Sage Growth Partners to address the convergence of forces transforming care delivery and the industry.
The Entrepreneur Center's Project Healthcare is collaborating with The Disruption Lab and Sage Growth Partners to address the convergence of forces transforming care delivery and the industry.
This year, we are featuring tickets to four Titans games and two Predators games. Click HERE.
Nonprofit Fundraising Initiative to Host Unique Chefs Event at The Bell Tower to Raise Much-Needed Funds for Moms and Babies in Need
AMA Announces CPT Update for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
With more than 225,000 children infected with COVID-19 nationwide, pediatric experts representing the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Children's Hospital Association will testify at "Putting Kids First: Addressing COVID-19's Impacts On Children" this week.
A technology developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has led to the discovery of an "ultra-potent" monoclonal antibody against multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, including the delta variant.
86 percent of nursing homes and 77 percent of assisted living providers said their workforce situation has gotten worse over the last three months.
58 percent of nursing homes limiting new admissions due to shortages.
Southern Orthodontic Partners is excited to announce their expansion to St. Louis with the addition Amazing Smiles Orthodontics, Alizadeh & Schreiner Orthodontics, and Unger Orthodontics.
Non-profit Offers Free Suicide Prevention Training and Other Mental Health Resources
Spero Health, a national leader who has helped more than 23,000 patients on their journey to stable recovery from addiction, it will open a new clinic in Cincinnati, OH.
In Collaboration with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and The University of Central Florida in Lake Nona
Bob Waterman retiring after 24-year career with HCA Healthcare
Antidepressed breaks down the growing issue of antidepressant use, harm and dependence--how we got to this point, what's happening worldwide every single day, and most importantly, where we go from here.
Ardent Health Services announced the appointment of Donald Baker as president of the UT Health East Texas market effective September 20, 2021. He has been serving as interim in this role since March 2021.
Hospital Preparing for Higher Acuity Services
(BUSINESS WIRE)--IVX Health, a national provider of outpatient infusion centers, announced today the completion of a $100 million Series F minority investment from Great Hill Partners, a private equity firm that invests in high-growth, disruptive companies.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) and Steward Health Care announced the signing of a definitive agreement for HCA Healthcare to acquire the operations of Steward Health Care's five Utah hospitals.
Kimberly Wells has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pinewood Springs in Columbia, Tenn., effective September 27, 2021. Wells currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tenn.
Total Community Benefits Were 13.9% of Total Hospital Expenses in 2018
USAntibiotics is the Only U.S. Manufacturer of Amoxicillin and Can Meet 100 Percent of the Nation's Demand
TriStar Centennial Medical Center is pleased to welcome Laura Godel as the hospital's new Vice President of Oncology Services, and Tyler Rhoden as its new Vice President of Orthopedics, Neurosciences, and Spine.
Nashville-based nonprofit honored in annual awards program for innovative use of the platform in delivering the healing power of music to hospitals during the pandemic
President Joe Biden has appointed Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, to the National Cancer Advisory Board, where she will serve a six-year term and help guide federal initiatives that focus on cancer.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, announced that Sammie Mosier will assume the role of senior vice president, chief nurse executive, effective December 1, 2021.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced today that the organization received $1 million in grant funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue COVID-19 vaccine confidence efforts through September 2022.
Melt Expects to Dose First Patient in MELT-300 Phase 2 Study During September 2021
Residents in the Franklin community and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Franklin Dental Care on Friday, October 1.
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Director, Breast Cancer & Gynecologic Cancer Research | Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Partner | Tennessee Oncology
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Vice President & Chief Health and Science Officer | IBM Watson Health
Associate Professor | Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Chief Medical Officer | Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
President | Nashville Academy of Medicine
Vice President of Strategy & Development | UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee
Executive Director | Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Ingram Professor of Cancer Research | Department of Radiation Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
TriStar Centennial orthopaedist Dr. Jeff Hodrick is proving less is more when it comes to pain relief.
Patients benefit when providers work together
NAACOS Advocates for Additional Policies to Support ACOs' Efforts
Formation of external advisory group creates unique opportunity to center marginalized communities in health innovation
Communities whose residents are minority populations have a long history of being underserved and under-represented, resulting in persistent discrimination and systemic racism.
Agreement will provide framework to enhance diversity among scientists and physicians
Black women still have twice the rate of breast cancer death than their white counterparts
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) re-introduced the Rural Health Innovation Act along with Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) to incentivize communities to prioritize urgent care needs.
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