Matthew Walker: Celebrating 50 Years of Service to the Community

Jan 15, 2018 at 03:43 pm by Staff

Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC) has continuously served the needs of Nashvillians for 50 years. Renowned physician, surgeon, educator and community activist.... Read More

The Crossroads of People & Medicine

Jan 15, 2018 at 03:25 pm by Staff

Jonathan Metzl Takes a Path Less Traveled "You can do whatever you want in life, after medical school." That was the running joke at home for Jonathan Metzl, MD, PhD, director.... Read More

TDH Addresses State's Opioid Epidemic

Jan 15, 2018 at 03:16 pm by Staff

Leaders Collaborating on Statewide Best Practices In 2015, Tennessee had the tenth highest drug overdose mortality rate in the United States, most of which was due to prescrip.... Read More

Social Media: A Public Health Threat?

Jan 15, 2018 at 02:58 pm by Staff

Research, AMA Policies Raise Red Flag on #Overuse Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube - social media has become a pervasive part of the way Americans share inform.... Read More

The Impact of Behavior on Health Status in the Southeast

Jan 15, 2018 at 02:54 pm by Staff

UnitedHealthcare Annual Rankings Highlight Good & Bad As Americans begin a new year filled with good intentions to kick bad habits, eat healthier and increase physical act.... Read More

A Servant's Heart

Jan 15, 2018 at 02:48 pm by Staff

Nursing on the Front Lines of Public Health Without fail, nurses and nursing students from across Middle Tennessee health systems, practices and educational institutions have.... Read More

March of Dimes Honors Outstanding Middle Tennessee Nurses at Annual Gala

Jan 15, 2018 at 02:28 pm by Staff

Now in it's eighth year, the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards recently honored 17 outstanding leaders who embody compassion and professional excellence across 16 catego.... Read More

TNA Names Tina Gerardi Executive Director

Jan 15, 2018 at 01:56 pm by Staff

New York Native to Lead the State's 70,000 Nurses Jan. 2 marked the first day on the job for Tina Gerardi, MS, RN, CAE, the newly appointed executive director of the Tennesse.... Read More

Mark Your Calendar

Jan 15, 2018 at 01:53 pm by Staff

Those with careers in healthcare administration know there is always more work than hours in the day. It's easy to feel overscheduled and constantly short on time. But sometim.... Read More

Actively Retired: Catching up with Sharon Adkins

Jan 15, 2018 at 01:45 pm by Staff

Sometimes, you just know when it's time. Such was the case for Sharon Adkins, MSN, RN, who retired from her role as executive director of the Tennessee Nurses Association Sept.... Read More