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September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The Meharry Sickle Cell Center is conducting free sickle cell trait screenings for this condition that disproportionately affects Black and Brown Americans. Millions of people do not know they have sickle cell trait, because the trait usually does not cause illness. That’s why it’s important to be tested. If…
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Meharry is traveling to various Nashville-area locations to offer COVID-19 vaccines. Below is a list of mobile vaccine locations during the month of August. Monday, 8/9 through Friday 8/13 TSU STUDENTS/STAFF: 9-3PM • ADDRESS: 3500 John A Merritt Blvd, 37209 Saturday, 8/14 2nd Dose ST. Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 10-2PM • ADDRESS: 1601 N.…
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It’s that time of year again! As students begin to fill daycare centers and schools Meharry Medical Group in partnership with Nashville Diaper Connection, UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup, and BlueCare Tennessee will host a back-to-school immunization and physical event on August 13th. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Meharry Pediatric Clinic located…
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The Center for Women’s Health Research (CWHR), Meharry Medical Group’s (MMG) Center for Women’s Health Care at Meharry Medical College, and the Tennessee Department of Health have partnered to provide the women of Middle Tennessee breast and cervical cancer screening services at no cost! The health disparities in the African American community are very much…
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Meharry is currently offering vaccines for ages 12 and older Tuesdays thru Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in our Alumni Hall. Appointments preferred. However walk-ins are welcome… For an appointment, call 615.327.6348 or click here to make an appointment online Meharry is administering the vaccine to patients in our Meharry Medical Group…
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The Meharry Medical Group Pediatric Clinic now has the Pfizer COVID vaccine available for children 12 years of age and older. Patients can call to make an appointment at our pediatric clinic by calling 615-327-6348.
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Meharry Medical Clinic and UnitedHealthcare will sponsor a free health and wellness fair to celebrate Juneteenth. Attendees will have access to free COVID-19 vaccines, child immunizations and well check visits. Free giveaways and swag include snow cones, $10 gift cards for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, diapers, fresh produce, pizza and more! Care and giveaways…
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The Meharry Medical College Center for Women’s Health Research is mobilizing African American women with a mother, daughter or sister who has been diagnosed with breast cancer to participate discussion groups. Did you know Black women have a 31% mortality – the highest among any U.S. racial or ethnic group? To be a part of change your voice must be…
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Join us and be part of the solution in this second Health Equity Convening at Meharry Medical College. Panelists from the medical, dental, corporate and political realms will discuss how they’ve been able to successfully mobilize for action, leading the way towards better health equity for all. Panelists include: Meharry President James E.K. Hildreth, M.D.,…
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Meharry Medical Group will offer the COVID-19 vaccine to Nashville residents age 65 and older each Saturday. Community members interested in receiving the vaccine must register in advance by clicking the button below to sign up (each person is allowed to sign up for one slot only). Vaccines will be administered by Meharry Medical Group…
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