Five years, three cities and one mission to address cardiovascular disease, the nation’s leading cause of death NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2025) – The School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College, in partnership with Novartis, today announced the launch of Health Assessments and Rapid Transformation (HEART), a five-year initiative...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2025) Meharry Medical College marked a historic milestone last week with the ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Dorothy Brown Hall, a facility that now houses some of the most advanced computing power in the institution’s history. The renovated hall is now home to Meharry’s Enterprise Data...
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Duffers Golf Association, Inc. presented a $15,000 donation to the Meharry Sickle Cell Center (MSCC) on Oct. 22, marking another year of advocacy and support for sickle cell research and patient care. This year’s gift represented proceeds from the organization’s 43rd Annual Golf Tournament held...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville has a new historical marker honoring Dr. Robert F. Boyd, an 1882 graduate of Meharry Medical College. The new marker was unveiled Tuesday on the college’s campus along Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard. Boyd was born enslaved in Giles County, and went on to earn...
Just hours after publicly launching a $500 million fundraising campaign to train more Black doctors, Meharry Medical College has already met 80% of its goal, garnering $400 million in early giving, according to a press release shared with BLACK ENTERPRISE. The massive “Campaign 150” — in honor of the school’s...
Dr. David Feinberg, chairman of Oracle Health, explores the transformative power AI can provide the health care industry, and why it’s time to embrace it, or be left behind. It’s not a matter of if, but when. That’s Dr. David Feinberg’s belief on the integral role AI will play in...
David Dill, chairman and CEO of Lifepoint Health, shares powerful insights for how his organization is addressing hurdles to accessible health care and reimagining delivery across America. Health care is more than a service; it can be a lifeline, particularly in rural communities where access to effective care is a...
For over six decades, Henry Moses, PhD, has been a cornerstone at Meharry Medical College, shaping the institution through his unwavering dedication and passion for educating future health care professionals. Moses’ career is a testament to the power of perseverance, mentorship and a commitment to a mission that transcends personal...
Sen. Frist shares his unique perspective on the crucial link between climate change and public health, urging immediate action. At the intersection between climate change and public health, former Senate Majority Leader and physician Bill Frist believes there is only one path forward, and it begins with urgent policymaking. “We...
Alex Jahangir, MD, MMHC, orthopedic surgeon and chair of the Board of Health in Nashville, is concerned about the erosion of trust in the health care system, noting that at present, only 75% of people say they still trust their physicians. “That number sounds great in today’s world, but in...
The Meharry Medical College Center for Women’s Health Research is mobilizing African American women with a mother, daughter or sister who has been diagnosed with breast cancer to participate discussion groups. Did you know Black women have a 31% mortality – the highest among any U.S. racial or ethnic group?...
James E. K. Hildreth, Ph.D., M.D., President & CEO of Meharry Medical College, illustrates the transmission of COVID-19 and discusses prevention. Click here to see view video on Youtube
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Meharry’s Dr. Calvin Smith appeared recently on the News Channel 5 Plus broadcast of Morning Line to discuss the latest with the COVID-19 vaccine, including new recommendations to vaccinate children under the age of twelve. Be sure to watch to learn more. View the full video by clicking the link...
From the time he was a young boy waiting in his mother’s office at Meharry Medical College, Wabi Tela unknowingly formed a bond with the institution that would later help shape his life. For his mother, Zudi Takizala, MD, MPH, MBA, Meharry was more than just a workplace, it was...
