The following statement is attributable to: Susan R. Bailey, M.D. President, American Medical Association “With the recommendations approved today by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in persons age 16 or older in the U.S. population, we are one critical step closer to the first vaccines being distributed and administered. We commend ACIP for their transparent, science-based recommendations, which the AMA recognizes as the standard that physicians should follow when making decisions about vaccinating patients. “Science, data, and evidence brought us to this point – a point where we have the…
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NASHVILLE, TN – A panel of health experts voted to recommend FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, with one Nashville health leader among those on the panel who voted in favor of the significant step. The final step in approving the vaccine is the FDA officially signing off on it, which could come as soon as Saturday. Dr. James Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College, was among the 17 yes votes to move Pfizer’s vaccine forward for FDA authorization. Dr. Hildreth tweeted after his vote for the vaccine, writing “Weighing all available data and day-long discussions,…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees endorsed Tuesday the creation of a master’s degree in physician assistant studies that could be offered as soon as Summer 2022. The governing board unanimously approved the recommendation from the Academic Affairs, Student Life and Athletics Committee following a report from committee chair, Trustee Pam Wright. Provost Mark Byrnes said the program focuses upon one of the largest of the fastest growing occupational sectors in the region and aligns with the university’s goal to create additional pipelines from undergraduate major to graduate programs. Only one other public university, the University of…
New York, NY – The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is excited to announce the launch of two new major campaigns for its members under its new wellness initiative, NBNA Resilient Nurse Resource™. RETHINK, launched yesterday, was created to build awareness around the importance of vaccinations, with a focus on influenza and pneumococcal. The goal of RETHINK is to debunk common myths surrounding vaccines and to inform Black nurses and the Black community on the benefits of vaccinations. The website features an interactive ‘Test Your Flu IQ’ quiz to test participants knowledge and understanding on the flu and vaccines. There…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) along with Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-7) announced their bipartisan Taxpayers-Right-to-Know Act is part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference agreement that will be heading to the President for his approval. Earlier this year, the House passed the Taxpayers-Right-to-Know-Act and it has been introduced by Cooper for several Congresses. The House has passed the bill in four straight Congresses, but it will pass the Senate for the first time once the Senate officially passes the final defense agreement, which is expected. President Trump has threatened to veto the NDAA, so it is…
Murfreesboro, TN (TN Tribune)–Knights of Columbus Chapter # 4563 of St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Murfreesboro, TN made a donation to The Tennessee Fisher House Foundation on December 11, 2020. Knights of Columbus member Major General (Retired) Lou Ferraro, United States Air Force, (also a Board Member of The Tennessee Fisher House Foundation) presented the donation to Don Wright, Immediate Past President, The Tennessee Fisher House Foundation. Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal benefit society true to its founding principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. More information can be found about the Knights of Columbus at http://www.kofc4563.com.…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)- There are some churches that are closed, some functioning by the web, and others functioning with active virtual schedules. Fairfield M. B. Church reached out to the Women’s Mission on Rosa Parks this past Saturday, feeding more than 100 residents and families. Pastor Howard Jones, senior pastor of Fairfield said, “These are the times when churches should be strong during these uncomfortable challenging times. Though we must practice safety protocols by wearing gloves, masks and safe distancing, prayer is the major covering.” Mental illness is on the rise throughout the nation because of COVID-19. Young people,…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune) Fisk is welcoming an outstanding coterie of 8 new members to its elite Faculty assembly. The new members of the Fisk family bring extraordinary pedagogical and scholarly creativity across a range of disciplines and subject areas. Each of the new members enhance the diversity of the Fisk academic community, and their unique contributions will help to expand the university’s historic role as a leader in liberal arts and sciences. New faculty members are listed below: Anne Roberts Assistant Professor of Education Dr. Roberts completed her B.A. in Linguistics (2010) and her M.Ed. (2015) from the University…