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We are thrilled to invite you to the Fall 2024 Equity and Engagement Café: "Health is Wealth," a premier networking event aimed at fostering discussions on health equity within the Greater Nashville area. This interactive event will take place on Monday, October 14, 2024, at The Henry A. Moses PHD Alumni Hall at Meharry Medical College.
The event will kick off with a networking session from 4:00PM to 5:00PM, followed by the main program from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with community leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, faculty, and students--all committed to advancing health equity. This event will be a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate success.
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Our program will feature speakers:
• Wansoo Im, PHD at Meharry Medical College, discussing "Community Participatory Mapping: A Tool for Engagement and Empowerment"
• Stacie Dusetzina, PHD at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discussing "Barriers to Accessing Prescription Drugs for Vulnerable Populations: High Prices, Structural Barriers and the Need for Pharmacoequity"
• Brittany Mizell at Citizens Banks, discussing "Community Based Financial Institutions as Agents of Change: Driving Economic Empowerment through Accessible Financial Services and Education"
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Dr. Clifton K. Meador dedicated his life to improving health outcomes for historically excluded populations by providing and advocating for quality health care in marginalized communities. This poster session honors Dr. Meador's legacy by showcasing research that embodies his vision of equitable and accessible health care for all. Student posters that reflect research and/or programs dedicated to improving access to quality health care for the under resourced are eligible for submission.
The competition is open to students from Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Tennessee State University. Posters will be judged on significance, importance of topic, approach, and alignment to the mission of Dr. Meador.
Poster submissions are open through October 18, and the top 3 winners will be recognized with a cash prize at the 3rd Annual Dr. Clifton K. Meador Lectureship on November 13, 2024. (read more)
Submission link: https://redcap.link/ckmposter
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Dr. Christian Ketel has played an integral role in the growing success of the Interprofessional Education (IPE) program. With a new opportunity, leading Dr. Ketel to Birmingham, he has stepped down as Co-Director. We express our deepest gratitude for the time and devotion, as we reflect on his journey with the IPE program.
Dr. Ketel has been a part of the IPE program for over 10 years. In a recent interview, he shared some highlights of his involvement with the program, noting the heart of the program, students bringing innovation and creativity to solve real problems in the community.
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This Fall, he will be joining the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Nursing, as their Assistance Dean of Practice and Community Programs. In his new role, he hopes to emulate the collaborative spirit he has learned through leading the IPE program. (read more)
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The Interprofessional Education program is an annual student-led project that provides an opportunity for students from various health professional programs in the Nashville area to collaborate with community partners in a real-world setting.
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The MVA is proud to partner with the More Than A Walk Foundation, to bring a 4-part HBCU Community Walk series to the greater Nashville community. The walks are free and open to all, meant to explore the historically black colleges & universities of Nashville through campus walks that highlight the history, culture, and health resources.
On September 18th, the MVA team, alongside Shawn Dromgoole of More Than A Walk, led a group of community members through a 2-mile tour across the Meharry Medical College and part of the Jefferson Street corridor.
Highlights of the tour included: the site of the family home of Zephaniah Alexander Looby, the Jefferson Street Gateway to Heritage, the Meharry School of Dentistry, and the S.S. Kresge Learning Resources Center. (read more)
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| Join us at the next installment of the HBCU Community Walk series at Fisk University
October 16, 2024
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| Hear leaders reflect on cross-institutional partnership at 3rd Annual CKM Lectureship
November 13, 2024
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