Stern Named UTHSC Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Statewide Initiatives

Sep 25, 2017 at 09:46 am by Staff

David M. Stern, MD, has been named vice chancellor for Health Affairs for Statewide Initiatives, a new position at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He began.... Read More

Affinity New Hire, Promotion

Sep 25, 2017 at 09:44 am by Staff

Brentwood-based Affinity Technology Partners recently hired Kevin Foster as systems administrator. Foster has 12 years of system support experience across technology platforms.... Read More

Two Physicians Join Saint Thomas in Murfreesboro

Sep 25, 2017 at 09:43 am by Staff

Kelly Davis, MD, has joined Saint Thomas Heart - Rutherford. An interventional cardiologist, Davis is board certified in internal medicine and internal medicine, cardiovascula.... Read More

Health Care Council Announces Board

Sep 25, 2017 at 09:41 am by Staff

The Nashville Health Care Council recently announced the appointment of its 2017-2018 board of directors. C. Wright Pinson, MD, CEO, Vanderbilt Health System, will continue to.... Read More

VUMC Investigators Use Light to Kill Microbial 'Vampires'

Sep 25, 2017 at 09:39 am by Staff

In late July, Vanderbilt scientist Eric Skaar, PhD, MPH, summarized his group's latest paper in a tweet: "If S. aureus is going to drink our blood like a vampire, let's kill i.... Read More

Healthcare, Workforce Experts: Reduce Costs With Consumerism

Sep 25, 2017 at 09:38 am by Staff

Last month, benefits brokerage Bernard Health hosted its 7th Annual Health Reform Luncheon, bringing together a panel of local healthcare and workforce experts to discuss grou.... Read More

Cost of Community Violence Nears $3 Billion in 2016

Sep 25, 2017 at 09:36 am by Staff

In light of ongoing, tragic events, violence is one of the most pressing public health concerns for nearly every American. Beyond the human toll, a report released at the end.... Read More

New Leadership, Member of Board of Health

Sep 25, 2017 at 09:33 am by Staff

Carol Etherington, MSN, RN, FAAN was recently elected as chair of the Metropolitan Board of Health of Nashville and Davidson County, replacing Sam Felker, JD, who completed hi.... Read More

STH, MNPS Look to Cultivate Next Gen Health Leaders

Sep 25, 2017 at 09:26 am by Staff

For the second year, Saint Thomas Health is partnering with Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools to introduce high school seniors to healthcare professions through the Saint.... Read More

Leadership Health Care Announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors

Sep 25, 2017 at 09:26 am by Staff

Leadership Health Care (LHC) recently announced the appointment of its 2017-2018 board of directors. Claire Cowart Haltom, shareholder, Baker Donelson, has been named board ch.... Read More