Dr. Goodman discusses health disparities research at MVA
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Melody S. Goodman, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Division of Public Health Sciences Department of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, visited the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Tuesday to present a lecture titled “Increasing Community Capacity to Partner in Health Disparities Research.”
Jerica Woods joins Alliance as newest intern
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jerica Woods, an intern from Middle Tennessee State University, started her internship with the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance this week.
Woods, who graduated earlier this year, majored in Health Education, with a concentration in community and public health. When asked what drove her to that field of study, she said, “I just feel like health is everywhere. I just felt like the community needed people like me to keep everyone healthy and happy.”
MVA Executive Director Dr. Wilkins appointed to task force prioritizing Academic Strategic Plan health initiatives
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dr. Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD, MCSI and 15 other members have been appointed to a new faculty task force created to prioritize and refine the eight health-related initiatives in the Academic Strategic Plan and to inventory existing health-related interdisciplinary centers and institutes at Vanderbilt.
Dr. Alaina Boyer, Rev. Neely Williams attend UAB 10th Annual Health Disparities Research Symposium
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The UAB 10th Annual Health Disparities Research Symposium “The Science of Health Disparities: From Social Causes to Personalized Medicine” was attended by Dr. Alaina Boyer and community partner the Rev. Neely Williams.
Melody S. Goodman, MS, PhD to discuss 'Increasing Community Capacity to Partner in Health Disparities Research'
Melody S. Goodman, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor Division of Public Health Sciences Department of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, will discuss "Increasing Community Capacity to Partner in Health Disparities Research" on May 19.
The Meharry-Vanderbilt alliance will host the event from noon until 1 p.m.
Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance spotlights intern Alexis Holman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Alexis Holman has a genuine interest in health and improving the well-being of others. That interest is what led her to study Health Education at Middle Tennessee State University. When asked what her plans are after graduation, Holman said she hopes to work in research and enroll in a graduate program within a year.
Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance welcomes four new team members
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance is pleased to announce the arrival of four new team members — Jeanine Skinner, Lauren Duke, Matt Schorr and Paxton Montgomery, Jr.
Light Hall in Vanderbilt to host lecture "Nation Building: Health and Education"
H. Kenneth Walker, MD and Archil Undilashvili, MD will present a lecture titled "Nation Building: Health and Education" on Wednesday, April 29. Vanderbilt University will host the lecture at Light Hall, Room 202, from noon until 1 p.m.
Walker is Professor of Medicine and Neurology at Emory University School of Medicine and Executive Director with Partners for International Development.
Undilashvili is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education at Emory University School of Medicine.
Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance ends 15-Year Celebration with lecture series on health disparities and population health
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance culminated its 15-year anniversary celebration Monday, March 30, with a lecture featuring Dr. Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, MSc, and Alan Richmond, MSW.