Community at Meharry
Helping others in gratitude for those that helped us
Community Engagement and Clinical Opportunities
Being a Meharrian means being the change that you want to see.
Meharry Medical College is a dedicated health advocate for the Nashville community; especially those who are uninsured or underinsured, and those who have limited access to medical care.
Each year Meharry provides an uncompensated $26 million in medical and dental care to the local Nashville community at no cost to the patient. Additionally, Meharry reaches out to the community through a variety of programs that aid underserved populations such as the homeless and the elderly to help improve the quality of their health care.
Here To Serve
All Meharrians share one mission: to promote health caring. That’s why we support our Nashville community with free, compassionate medical and dental care — no insurance required.
Our no-cost care
For community members seeking support
Explore our free and low-cost services designed for you and your family. From prenatal care to dental services and chronic disease management, we meet you where you are with compassion, not costs.
Get Involved
For students, professionals and advocates
Join a legacy of change-makers. Amplify your impact through volunteer programs, knowledge-sharing, and youth empowerment.
Tennessee Rural Health Transformation Programs
The Meharry Tennessee Rural Health Transformation Programs are designed to strengthen health care access, improve health outcomes, and build lasting community-based solutions for rural families across the state. By connecting health care providers, community organizations, technology, and local resources, we are creating a healthier future for rural Tennessee.
Important Dates
Discover your road to achievement
Explore the many avenues for your graduate or professional education at Meharry.
News Feed
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Meharry Medical College’s School of Dentistry officially celebrated the Abilities Beyond Life’s Expectations (A.B.L.E.) Clinic grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, highlighting its commitment to addressing the dental needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a population that experiences disproportionate levels of tooth decay and […]
Written by: Dionne Lucas, Director of Donor Communications. Nashville native Jamiya Gordon has known since middle school that she wanted to become a physician. Years later, that early ambition has brought her to Meharry Medical College, where receiving her first white coat will mark the next step in a journey […]
Written By: Dionne Lucas, Director of Donor Communications When Jewet Stefanos receives her first white coat at Meharry Medical College, she will begin a journey shaped by family legacy and a commitment to service. Stefanos grew up moving frequently because of her father’s career in the U.S. Navy. Born in […]