“The American Medical Association (AMA) applauds the National Academy of Medicine’s Committee on Equitable Allocation of Vaccine for the Novel Coronavirus work to develop the framework for the equitable allocation of COVID-19 vaccine. The principles outlined in the framework released today are grounded in science and align with the fundamental values of medicine and ethical responsibilities of physicians set out in the AMA Code of Medical Ethics, with AMA policies relating to public health, and with the overarching goals of AMA’s Center for Health Equity. We know that the COVID-19 vaccine supply will not initially be available to the entire…
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Nashville–At 76-years-old Jan Shasteen Vaughn is a breathing, laughing, singing piece of Tennessee history. On September 7, 1985, she became the first woman in the state to receive a heart transplant. She celebrated 35 years with her “new” heart just weeks ago from her home in DeBary, Florida, where the Tennessee native relocated in 2007 to be closer to family. Today, Jan enjoys watching rocket launches with her husband Mike, volunteering at church, singing in a community chorus, joking around with her grandkids, and (pre-pandemic) traveling to faraway places like England, Mexico, and Italy. But Jan’s survival certainly wasn’t always a given. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – CHAUVET Arts, Nashville’s newest art gallery, has opened at 215 5th Avenue North, in the heart of the city’s “5th Avenue of the Arts.” The 4,000 square feet newly renovated space features modern and contemporary art and is open to the public five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning this Saturday, October 3, through the month of December, CHAUVET Arts will present “The Art of Unity”, a timely rotating show featuring the gallery’s diverse roster of acclaimed artists during a time when artists are uniting more than ever. “The Art…
By Antonio Regalao MIT Technology Review The president of the United States, Donald Trump, tested positive for covid-19 and within 24 hours had received an experimental, cutting-edge antibody treatment not available to other Americans. In a statement released Friday, the White House said Trump had received “a single 8-gram dose” of the biotech treatment, which belongs to a promising new class of antiviral drugs. The president “remains fatigued but in good spirits” after getting the emergency infusion, according to White House doctor Sean Conley. “He’s being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we’ll be making recommendations to the…
By David Knowles Yahoo News President Trump was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday hours after he announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The White House said in a statement that Trump was being taken to the hospital in Bethesda, Md., by helicopter as a “precautionary measure,” and the president was seen walking to Marine One. He is expected to stay there for a few days. “President Trump remains in good spirts, has mild symptoms, and has been working throughout the day,” the White House said in its…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — This week, the Nashville Health Care Council and NashvilleHealth hosted “Conversations on Health Equity and Action to Eliminate Disparities: Part Two,” the second in a three-part series exploring health inequity and its long-standing threat to business and community growth and vitality. The conversation featured U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams, M.D., MPH, and was moderated by Bill Frist, M.D., former U.S. Senate Majority Leader; Founder and Chairman, NashvilleHealth; and Partner, Cressey & Company. As the 20th surgeon general of the United States, Adams oversees nearly 6,100 uniformed health officers who serve more than 800 locations throughout the U.S. and around…
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — In November, California voters will decide whether to repeal Proposition 209, a 1996 ballot measure that added a paragraph to the state constitution prohibiting use of affirmative action in public education, public employment, and public contracting. The affect of the measure was immediate. There was a dramatic drop in the number of Latinos and Blacks entering the UC University system. In the year after Prop 209 passed, only one Black student entered UC Berkeley’s law school and that was only because the student was admitted the previous year and had taken a deferment. Today in…
(CNN) President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus, the President announced early Friday morning. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” Trump tweeted shortly before 1 am Friday. The President had said earlier in the night that he planned to quarantine. “Hope Hicks, who has been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested positive for Covid 19. Terrible! The First Lady and I are waiting for our test results. In the meantime, we will…
NASHVILLE —- Free Hearts officially launched its Fines and Fees Fund to assist those disenfranchised in Tennessee by helping to pay outstanding fines and fees in order to restore their voting rights. “Tennessee disenfranchises 420,000 individuals, the third most in the country, behind only Florida and Texas,” according to a statement. “Many of these individuals have met all of their post-sentencing requirements but are prevented from voting due to owing outstanding fines and fees. By requiring that individuals pay a criminal-legal debt before exercising their right to vote, creates a two-tiered system of citizenship: One for Individuals who have the…
Meharry Medical College will again be conducting FREE COVID-19 TESTING for community members on Saturdays throughout October beginning this Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The testing is sponsored by Nashville area churches. All community members are invited to participate in this free testing. The October schedule is as follows: October 3: The Living Word International Church 5100 Wyoming Ave, Nashville, TN 37209 October 10: Nashville Academy of Computer Science (sponsored by Mt Hopewell Baptist Church) 3230 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN 37207 October 17: Lee Chapel AME Church 1200 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208 October…