National-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has named Sophia George, Ph.D., the Inaugural Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this role, Dr. George will develop the vision and participate in strategic planning of Sylvester’s initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as essential elements of its mission. She will oversee the development of the Plan to Enhance Diversity, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) requirement, which includes programs and services to advance the center’s commitment to equity, cultural humility, anti-racism, and anti-discrimination. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will work…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn (TN Tribune)- Following a joint meeting of its Executive Board and Committee on Political Education (COPE) held last week, the Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council is announcing its updated list of endorsed candidates ahead of the November 8th General Election. “We congratulate all of our previously-endorsed candidates on their victories earlier this month and welcome the newest additions to our list of labor-supporters whose voices are badly needed at the State Capitol,” said TN AFL-CIO President Billy Dycus. “Tennesseans are tired of being represented by wealthy politicians who couldn’t care less about their needs and are hungry for new…
To gear up for the Titan’s first preseason home game this Saturday, Ascension Saint Thomas and the Tennessee Titans are unveiling the Mamava Lactation Pod, a private place for moms to breastfeed or pump while attending events at Nissan Stadium. This amenity will be located in the Wesley Mortgage Club entrance lobby. “We are so excited to partner with the Titans on this necessary addition to Nissan Stadium,” said Kristen Toth, Vice President of Women’s and Children’s Services at Ascension Saint Thomas. “This will give mothers the privacy they deserve and the resources to safely breastfeed and pump breast milk…
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) has announced the names of its 2023 Leadership Class. Each year, the class is composed of outstanding business and community leaders from the 10-county Middle Tennessee region. Participants are listed by county below. Cheatham: Gina Anzaldua, Allen Nicholson. Davidson: Sydney Ball, Ben Gramling, Monchiere’ Holmes-Jones, Karen Johnson, Abe Mbow, Jorge Moscoso, Jr, Karen Simo, Lisa Spencer, Bridget Winstead. Dickson: Michelle Balsley, Ted Williams. Maury: Deysi Cook, Thad Jablonski, Missy Stahl. Montgomery: Jay Albertia, Ken Goble, Mickey Hepner, Angela Huff, Danielle Stack. Robertson: Emily Hollingsworth, Katy Olita, Candice Tillman. Rutherford: Buffy Bundshuh, Dale McCreedy, David Edwards, Fred…
Nashville, Tenn. – Today, Mayor John Cooper and the Metro Nashville Planning Department released the draft Imagine East Bank Vision, which showcases ideas to realize the community-driven principles for new neighborhoods on the East Bank including around mobility, access, affordability, riverfront activation, and open spaces. The Imagine East Bank Study kicked off in February 2021 and over the course of 18 months Metro Planning, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, consultants Perkins Eastman, NDOT, MDHA, and other state and local entities, conducted robust community engagement to envision a future of vibrant, thriving neighborhoods where hundreds of acres of asphalt sit today. “For the first…
NASHVILLE, TN – In the era of pandemic and world conflict, as we all try to protect our mental health and cope with uncertainty, it’s more important than ever that we be there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. Residents from Nashville, TN, will be joining the thousands of people who are gathering in towns across the United States to draw attention to the suicide prevention movement. The 13th annual Nashville Out of the Darkness Walk, hosted by the Tennessee chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP-TN), will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022,…
By Wim Laven Tuesday’s primary elections are a routine occasion of frustration for many Americans. August 16th, 2022 continued this trend. Central questions included ideas about the amount of power still wielded by Donald Trump, whether the accomplishments of the Biden administration have been promoted enough, and can election results be trusted? Many pundits point to Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman defeating Rep. Liz Cheney as more proof that Trump is in control of the Republican party. Ten Republicans in the House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection; four retired rather than face reelection,…
Knoxville, TN, ( TN Tribune) — Saturday, August 27 from 4:30 to 7:30pm, The Bottom, located at 2340 E Magnolia Ave, will offer a living exhibit taking viewers on a tour of the original Bottom neighborhood. This exhibit is Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin’s farewell project, a culmination of research onthe Bottom neighborhood conducted over the last two years. The community wishes Dr. El-Amin, Founding Director of The Bottom, the best as she leaves Knoxville to accept a position as Assistant Professor of Sociology at West Virginia University. This living exhibit was developed in collaboration with former residents of The Bottom. It…
NASHVILLE – Bradley Home Health Care Center, Inc. and Bradley Extended Care, Inc. have agreed to pay $250,000 in civil monetary penalties to resolve allegations that they violated the recordkeeping requirements of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee. Bradley Home Health Care Center does business as Bradley Drug Company, and both companies operate pharmacies in Nashville The United States alleged that Bradley Drug and Bradley Extended Care failed to maintain complete and accurate records of the movement of controlled substances, and omitted material information on multiple forms required by…
Charges Allege Approximately $30 Million Fraudulently Billed to Medicare NASHVILLE – A 14-count felony Information was filed today charging Tache “Gabe” Georgescu, 45, and Natalia Georgescu, 38, both of Laguna Niguel, California, owner and operator of now defunct Lowry Medical Supply, Inc. (Lowry Medical) in Nashville, Tennessee, with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and paying illegal kickbacks, announced US. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee. According to the charging document, in November 2017, the Georgescus purchased Lowry Medical, a durable medical equipment (DME). In 2018, the Georgescus purchased three other DME companies located in Florida, but…