Meharry, Wharton Team Up

Vanderbilt Health Launches "DNA: Discoveries in Action" Original Podcast Series Explores Ideas, Issues Influencing Health and Health Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is launching Vanderbilt Health DNA: Discoveries in Action an original podcast series exploring the issues and scientific advancements shaping health, medicine and society.

Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center Celebrates National Health Center Week

Activities Include Free COVID Testing, a Mayoral Tour of the Clinic, Drive-Up Diaper Giveaways and More

Thompson Couple Writes New Book on Marriage, Parenting Children--

Murfreesboro couple, Roy Thompson, DDS, MAGD, and Margrey Thompson, PT, M.Ed., have authored the book, "Progress Not Perfection-Building a Powerful Marriage While Raising Challenging Children," which recently was released as an e-Book and in Kindle version by Amazon.com and published in print by Hybrid Global Publishing, N.Y., N.Y.

Integrity Laboratories Expands Executive Team, Appoints Cekanova as Chief Scientific Officer

In the eastern part of the state, Knoxville-based Integrity Laboratories has announced the appointment of Maria Cekanova, RNDr, PhD, to chief scientific officer.

Nashville Predators team up with Red Cross and over 15 organizations to host largest multi-state summer blood drive

Free T-shirt, a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card and a chance to win a $100 Nashville Predators Locker Room Gift Card for all pre-registered presenting donors Aug. 4-7

NTC's Summer Camps Gain Greater Reach by Going Virtual

14 science and tech camps hosted for 150 students from five Tennessee counties

Ascension Saint Thomas, USPI, TOA Get CON Green Light

Through a long-standing clinical partnership with United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance (TOA), Ascension Saint Thomas is moving ahead with investment in Rutherford County by developing a joint-venture Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in Murfreesboro's Westlawn community.

Meharry Medical Group Alum Rejoins Practice

Meharry Medical Group alum Carlton Z. Adams Jr., MD, has rejoined the active medical. Adams is a board-certified general surgeon whose practice emphasizes endovascular, wound care and general surgery procedures.

TriStar Centennial Opens New Inpatient Neurosciences Floor

TriStar Centennial Medical Center has completed the 10th floor of its inpatient tower, adding 30 patient rooms dedicated to treating neurology patients. The project was the final phase of a four-floor expansion at the 741-bed medical center.

Sisk Named CNE for TriStar Health

Bryan Sisk, DNP, MPH, RN, NE-BC, CENP has joined the HCA Healthcare TriStar Division as chief nursing executive. In the CNE role, Sisk will establish the overall strategic direction for the practice of nursing operations across the TriStar division, working collaboratively with facility chief nursing officers and other nurse leaders.

Red Cross needs local volunteers due to COVID-19 as the country heads into hurricane and wildfire season

Experts say we are in for a busy wildfire and hurricane season this summer and the American Red Cross needs volunteers to help in our community.

New CCC19 Data Offer Insights on COVID Treatments for People with Cancer

Newly released data on treatment outcomes of people with cancer diagnosed with COVID-19 reveal a racial disparity in access to Remdesivir, an antiviral drug that has been shown to shorten hospital stays, and increased mortality associated with dexamethasone, a steroid that has had the opposite effect in the general patient population.

American College of Surgeons launches new Cancer Surgery Standards Program to improve the quality of surgical care provided to cancer patients

New program develops cancer surgery standards and reporting tools for institutions and surgeons to readily adopt and easily integrate into practice

Caldolor® Demonstrates Significant Reduction Of Opioid Use In Orthopedic Trauma Patients

New study shows use of Caldolor^® prolongs time to first narcotic administration

Brooks, Adams to Lead Vanderbilt University Medical Center Advisory Boards

Two volunteer leaders have been named to positions on Vanderbilt University Medical Center's advisory boards.

AHA BOARD NAMES WRIGHT LASSITER, III, CHAIR-ELECT DESIGNATE

The American Heart Association responds to alarming drop in 9-1-1 calls fueled by COVID-19 fears

New campaign, Don't Die of Doubt™, emphasizes symptoms of heart attack and stroke, need to access care by calling 9-1-1 even during pandemic

White Named COO of TriStar Southern Hills

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center has named Joe White as the hospital's new chief operating officer.

Siloam Health Expands with New Antioch Location

Siloam Health has expanded access to high-quality healthcare for Nashville's underserved and medically vulnerable populations through a new clinic in Antioch.

Meharry, Wharton Team Up

Meharry Medical College and University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School Health Care Management (HCM) Department recently announced a joined MD/PhD program to foster more diversity in healthcare that will launch in 2021.