Calvin Smith, M.D., a Meharry Medical Group physician, answered questions about the increase of measles virus cases in the United States including in Tennessee. Measles is a highly contagious, airborne viral disease. It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It can cause severe disease, complications, and...
Dr. Calvin Smith from Meharry Medical Group recently sat down with Nick Beres on WTVF-TV to talk about GLP-1 medications and Type 2 diabetes. During their conversation, Dr. Smith broke down the side effects of popular GLP-1 meds like Trulicity and Ozempic, who might benefit most from them, how much...
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...
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...
