Opioid overdose deaths have reached record highs and emergency physicians have a vital role in potentially saving these patients by prescribing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) such as buprenorphine, and by prescribing naloxone, a rapid-acting medicine to reverse an overdose.
Meharry Medical College is one of four HBCUs partnering with the American Cancer Society.
New treatments, research and leadership - Middle Tennessee has a lot going on in oncology care.
Insights from a leading orthopedic trauma surgeon who recently visited Nashville for the Clinical Orthopaedic Society (COS) 2021 annual meeting in early November. Robert Harris, MD serves as First President-Elect for the COS.
Fanning the flames of emotional and physical pain, the global COVID-19 pandemic has added fuel to opioid use, driving the epidemic to new heights.
Substance use disorder knows no racial, economic, sexual orientation, age or gender boundaries. Fighting it requires a concerted effort on all fronts.
Nashville's unique treatment center is building stronger women and families by renewing hope.
The latest report from United Health Foundation finds areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in addressing health needs for women and children in Tennessee.
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) has issued a position statement that recommends healthcare providers address the incorporation of palliative care early in the medical journey of patients living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
Leveraging its hStream open architecture, HealthStream expands its ecosystem with a powerful continuing education management and delivery application
At first glance, SilverSneakers might appear to be 'just' a fitness class ... but dig a bit deeper, and it's clear this class is actually a community keeping participants active and engaged.
New policy aims to address spread of rampant disinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic
New policy calls for consistent, sustainable funding, a robust public health workforce, and data modernization
Cyber threats are here to stay -- and they continue to be one of the topics keeping senior management up at night. With breaches and ransomware attacks still occurring at high rates, the healthcare industry continues to be significantly impacted.
Nashville startup Thyme Care is proving to be an innovator in the cancer navigation space.
The American College of Healthcare Executives Middle Tennessee recently announced board members for 2022.
Nashville Medical Group Management Association leaders discuss the importance of professional organizations.
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.
The American Heart Association encourages Nashville to boost mental and physical health while funding community wellness.
First-of-a-kind report reviews Nashville's health, business, government, and community response to the pandemic
If you're getting tested for COVID-19 and you want to reduce the chances of a false negative, you might want to get swabbed in the early afternoon -- statistically speaking, 2:06 p.m. looks optimal.
CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA) urged the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to preserve the emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 vaccination and testing issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Tennessee Department of Health offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible Tennesseans
New code for Janssen booster added to codes created for Moderna and Pfizer boosters
Ardent Health Services, a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country, has appointed veteran nursing leader Lisa Dolan, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, announced it has purchased MD Now Urgent Care, a network of 59 urgent care centers in Florida.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, announced Frank Morgan will become vice president of investor relations, effective January 1, 2022.
The inaugural class of the South College Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program officially graduated on Dec. 18, and several students earned academic and service honors.
Tennessee Oncology, one of the largest providers of oncology care in the country, announced that Stephen Schleicher, MD, MBA has been appointed Chief Medical Officer (CMO) effective January 1, 2022.
The transaction further establishes LifePoint as a leading diversified healthcare delivery network committed to high quality community healthcare with operations across the healthcare continuum
Top Performers from Seven Divisions Gather for the Fourth Annual Star Awards Event
A potential first-of-its-kind drug to treat the symptoms of Rett syndrome received positive top-line results from a phase 3 trial sponsored by Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. and led by investigators from Vanderbilt University Medical Center to evaluate efficacy and safety.
Limited-edition long-sleeved T-shirts for those who come to give around holidays
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) researchers, as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) network, report an increase in the number of children in Tennessee with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Ascend Federal Credit Union announced it has donated $10,000 to the Tennessee Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to support Light the Night.
Collierville-based Mid-South PICC, LLC today announced it has merged with LifelineV, formerly known as Lee Medical.
Strategic partnership to focus on improving maternal outcomes
Vito A. Capotorto, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer (CMO) of TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tenn.
More than 2.5 million Americans have a chronic condition arising in early childhood that can negatively impact their education, job performance and employability well into adulthood.
Community Leaders Join Board of Middle Tennessee's Only Nonprofit Hospice
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is recognizing 485 clinicians and 132 clinical areas for receiving high marks from patients, earning Excellence in Patient Experience awards for fiscal year 2021.
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation's leading healthcare providers, announced plans to build three new acute care hospitals in Florida to help meet the state's growing need for healthcare services.
Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee announced the opening of an orthopaedic urgent care and rehabilitation facility in Brentwood, located in Marketplace at Maryland Farms at 101 Creekside Crossing, Suite 1100.
Dosed prior to surgery, Caldolor® demonstrated significant reduction in pain intensity
President, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
Medical | Feagins Medical Director Group, PLLC
Chairwoman | Hospital Authority Board of Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County
Director, Breast Cancer & Gynecologic Cancer Research | Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Partner | Tennessee Oncology
Founder and Chief Executive Officer | Clinical Solutions Pharmacy
Vice President & Chief Health and Science Officer | IBM Watson Health
Associate Professor | Vanderbilt University Medical Center
President & Chief Executive Officer | DevMar
Products, LLC | DevMar Global Healthcare Solutions, LLC
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
International Volunteer Day is a global celebration of volunteers. It takes place every year on December 5 to shine a light on the impact of volunteer efforts everywhere.
The Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame officially inducted both the 2020 and 2021 classes in a ceremony at Belmont's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Meharry Medical College and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are the recipients of a $12.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to jointly develop the Southeast Collaborative for Innovative and Equitable Solutions to Chronic Disease Disparities.
NAACOS Recommends Changes to Improve Existing Requirements
Advisory Board of global healthcare leaders presents outline of strategic approaches to reduce disparities based on latest advances in telehealth services and technologies.
NAACOS Advocates for Additional Policies to Support ACOs' Efforts
Formation of external advisory group creates unique opportunity to center marginalized communities in health innovation
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.
Respond to Request for Input from Sens. Murray & Pallone
| Additional Resources |
Other Medical News Markets |
| Archives | Arkansas |
| Subscribe | Birmingham |
| Contact Us | Memphis |
| Privacy Policy | West TN |
 |
You may not be getting all you can out of your browsing experience
and may be open to security risks!
Consider upgrading to the latest version of your browser or choose on below:
