COVID

COVID Update 11/24

Nov 24, 2020 at 11:11 am by Staff

Concerns continue that Thanksgiving will turn into a super-spreader event. Mayor Cooper's directive - the Rule of 8 - went into effect yesterday with no more than eight people.... Read More

CONNECTUS HEALTH TO BEGIN COVID-19 TESTING NOVEMBER 23

Nov 20, 2020 at 10:24 am by Staff

Connectus Health will begin offering drive-up COVID-19 testing at its two Nashville clinics on Monday, Nov. 23. The new curbside services at Connectus' Vine Hill (601 Benton A.... Read More

Update on Covid-19 from Sumner Regional Medical Center

Nov 20, 2020 at 10:17 am by Staff

Sumner Regional Medical Center's (SRMC) top priority continues to be protecting the health and safety of our patients, providers, employees and the communities we serve. Like.... Read More

New AMA Policy Aimed at Combatting Misinformation through Public Education Campaign to Promote Safety and Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines

Nov 20, 2020 at 10:16 am by Staff

CHICAGO - With misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine development process circulating widely, physicians at the Special Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) Ho.... Read More

Envision Healthcare Deploys Additional Clinicians to Texas as Part of National COVID-19 Response

Nov 20, 2020 at 09:22 am by Staff

Envision Healthcare, a leading national medical group, announced today that it is deploying 80 clinicians to El Paso and Lubbock, Texas, to provide additional clinical support.... Read More

COVID Update 11/19

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:40 am by Staff

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a little smaller in Davidson County as Mayor Cooper announced limiting groups to 8 for indoor gatherings. However, there was some wiggle room fo.... Read More

Nursing Homes See Record Number Of New COVID Cases

Nov 18, 2020 at 04:36 pm by Staff

(Video clip of AHCA/NCAL President/CEO Mark Parkinson's reaction to new report) The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), repre.... Read More

Nashville Health Care Council Hosts Sarah Cannon CEO Dee Anna Smith for HEALTH CARE BRASS TACKS Series Event

Nov 18, 2020 at 04:27 pm by Staff

On November 11, the Nashville Health Care Council hosted a member discussion with Dee Anna Smith, CEO of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. This virtual eve.... Read More

COVID Update 11/17

Nov 17, 2020 at 05:24 pm by Staff

As Nashville logged in nearly 1,000 new cases today and the state nears 4,000 deaths from COVID, a bit of good news! The Tennessee Department of Health announced the state has.... Read More

New AMA Policy Calls for Increased COVID-19 Prevention in Correctional and Immigration Facilities, Supports Compassionate Release of Incarcerated Pati

Nov 17, 2020 at 11:10 am by Staff

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic's disproportionate impact on individuals in congregate settings, such as correctional and immigrant detention facilities, the American Medica.... Read More