MEMPHIS, TN — The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is taking a major role in helping to ensure that medical products and pharmaceuticals used around the world are safe. UTHSC has been designated a Center of Excellence in global medical product quality and pharmaceutical supply chain security by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), an international forum supporting economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. In that capacity, the university will host pharmaceutical industry representatives and regulators from 13 countries for a four-day conference, June 26-29, to discuss strategies to guarantee that global pharmaceutical manufacturing, shipping, and delivery are…
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The open road awaits the driver with the roomy design that includes 34 cubic feet of cargo space in the new Infiniti QX 30 2.0T. The legendary INFINITI signature is evident in every curve and line of this elegant cross-over vehicle. It’s in the signature double-arch grille and the eye-inspired LED headlight. It is seen in the crescent-shaped C-Pillar and the dramatic shoulder line that is so deep and sharp that engineers developed a new 3D manufacturing process to get it just right. This is a vehicle that will redefine the mid-sized SUV. Not only does this Infiniti look sporty,…
MADISON, TN — After decades of service to the Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce, most recently serving as Ex-Officiating Officer of Economic and Community Development Chair, Nathan Massey submitted his resignation of the Chair’s position. “I am grateful to have served the Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce for the betterment of our Madison community,” Massey stated. “I am grateful for the support and commitment that we have received from Mayor Megan Barry for the Neely’s Bend Road Extension as well as our successful campaign to get Nashville State Community College to commit to a Madison Campus. It is my hope that the board will continue to…
KNOXVILLE, TN — Hardin County will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stunning fireworks display, beginning at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Fireworks will be shot from the Pickwick Landing State Park Sandy Beach. In addition to the annual fireworks show, Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be broadcasting live with WKWX beginning at 7 p.m. with patriotic music and special guests’ interviews. “We are excited about continuing our rich Fourth of July tradition and invite all locals and visitors to celebrate with us at Pickwick Landing State Park”, said Tourism Director Beth Pippin. According to organizers,…
NASHVILLE, TN — Leaders from Meharry Medical College and Middle Tennessee State University signed an agreement Thursday, June 22 to develop an accelerated pathway for talented students to graduate as physicians to serve in rural areas of the state. Meharry President James Hildreth and MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee launched the partnership at a State Capitol signing ceremony that highlighted the unique collaboration between the private and public institutions that was brokered by state officials. State Sen. Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, a graduate of MTSU, and Mike Krause, executive director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, helped bring MTSU to the…
Each year on June 27 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) observes National HIV Testing Day. On this day, the CDC unites with partners, health departments, and other organizations to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV. Help encourage HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day and every day to ensure people get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment services. You can learn more about National HIV Testing Day by visiting – https://gettested.cdc.gov. According to the CDC, HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It weakens…
Murfreesboro, TN — Avast, ye mateys! The Discovery Center invites adult swashbucklers to join Captain Jack’s crew and set sail for a grand adventure during “Discovery After Dark: The Pirate Code” on Thursday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.explorethedc.org/discoveryafterdark and include three drink vouchers. Attendees must be 21 or older. Along with full access to the Center’s exhibits, the event features a costume contest and these high seas activities: Set Sail: Every Captain needs a ship! Build your own pirate ship and test it in the training bay. Can your vessel withstand treacherous winds and rough…
Nashville, TN – MLS2Nashville, the committee working to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to Nashville, announced today it has raised $100,000 from a group of businesses and other organizations to send more than than 3,500 local youth to the July 8 Gold Cup Match at Nissan Stadium. “We are happy to create this opportunity for so many young soccer fans,” said Will Alexander, co-chair of MLS2Nashville. “This accomplishment speaks volumes about the Nashville community. The energy around the Gold Cup in Nashville is rising, and being able to share that with so many kids is wonderful.” Renata Soto, CEO…
What Are Gallstones? They aren’t really stones. They’re pieces of solid material that form in the gallbladder, a small organ located under the liver. You might not even know you have them until they block a bile duct, causing pain that you need to get treated right away. Types The two main kinds are: • Cholesterol stones. These are usually yellow-green in color. They’re the most common kind, accounting for 80% of gallstones. • Pigment stones. These stones are smaller and darker. They’re made up of bilirubin, which comes from bile, a fluid your liver makes and your gallbladder stores. What Causes Gallstones?…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists has awarded six scholarships totaling $4,000 to students from Tennessee State and Middle Tennessee State Universities. The scholarships were presented during a ceremony on June 11 at Fisk University. MTSU senior Marissa Gaston and TSU junior Shayla Simmons were each presented a $1000 Sandra Long Weaver scholarship. The scholarship was created by the chapter last year in honor of one of the founders of NABJ who is now an active member of the Nashville chapter. The chapter last year raised over $10,000 and seeded the Sandra Long…