Dr. Julie Gray, associate dean of community affairs at Meharry Medical College and a 1999 graduate of the School of Dentistry, joins Dr. James E.K. Hildreth to explore how her leadership is reshaping access to oral health care across Tennessee. Across Tennessee, thousands of residents struggle to access the dental...
Meharry Medical College alumna Dr. Sharica Brookins (Class of 2012) joins Dr. James E.K. Hildreth to share her groundbreaking model redefining access for kidney patients in both rural and urban communities. Kidney disease disproportionately impacts rural and underserved populations, but Dr. Sharica Brookins is changing the future of nephrology through...
Meharry Medical College alumnus Dr. Armen Henderson (Class of 2014), joins Dr. James E.K. Hildreth to discuss how his nonprofit, Dade County Street Response (DCSR), is transforming the way underserved communities receive medical care in Miami-Dade, Florida. Dr. Armen Henderson’s story is a testament to service, courage and innovation in...
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...
Jeannette South-Paul, M.D., DHL(Hon), FAAFP, executive vice president and Provost of Meharry Medical College and veteran herself, joins James E.K. Hildreth, PhD, MD, to discuss the longstanding relationship between the Department of Veterans Affairs and medical schools across the country as well as the impact this collaboration has on the...
Dr. Atul Grover outlines concerns regarding health disparities caused by government regulation within the minority population, and provides solutions toward growth and equal access to health care. “There’s always been a great deal of pushback from the medical profession and health professionals in general to try and protect their patients...
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...
