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Staff Spotlight: Mindfulness That Empowers |
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Our Staff Spotlight celebrates the team of individuals who play a vital role in the programming, engagement, events, and research that propels the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance forward, resulting in sustainable impact for the Nashville community.
Dr. Freneka F. Minter, Ph.D., MS, MCHES, PMP, CCRP, a native of Murfreesboro, TN, serves as the Sr. Community Research Program Manager at the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance. Dr. Minter leads the MVA’s Faculty Affiliate Program and plays a vital role on the MVA Research Team.
Dr. Minter is a way-maker…a mover AND a shaker. Her motto is “No Obstacle Before Me,” and it has taught her the importance of self-advocacy and perseverance. She values connection, community, and compassion and serves as a source of joy for the MVA team.
When asked to describe herself in three words, Dr. Minter chose “humble, driven, and supportive.” READ the entire interview here.
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IPE Students Showcase Creative Conscientiousness |
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Since 1999, the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance (MVA) has been focused on creating space and programming for innovative interprofessional education (IPE) collaboration to leave a lasting impact on the Nashville community.
Jessica Jones, Program Manager for the MVA, has been directing the IPE program for 4 years. At the IPE Student Project Celebration, Jones stated that the students never fail to impress her year after year.
“To the students…thank you for your dedication and innovative approach to addressing some of our community partners’ deepest needs. Every year, I am awestruck at the collaboration that takes place in the IPE Program. I couldn’t be more thankful for you all, our faculty, and our invaluable community partners,” Jones stated...read the entire article here.
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Researchers in the Divisions of Cancer Health Disparities and Cancer Health Outcomes and Control Research Program at VICC are conducting a new NCI funded study and would like to invite you to participate!
Compensation will be provided as a thank you for your participation.
Participant Eligibility
A. Adults at least 21 years of age or older
B. English- speaking
C. Newly diagnosed or relapsed cancer
D. Access to a reliable, video-capable device with internet access. For people who do not meet this criteria but are eligible per items ‘A, B and C, a tablet and/or data plan will be provided to them for the duration of the study at no cost.
The goals of the ENCORE STUDY are to improve the delivery of cancer care to patients living in these communities by providing online strategies that include telehealth, educational and supportive care tools , virtual tumor boards, and other technology-based approaches to deliver remote care.
To participate, please scan the QR code on the flyer. For more information call 615-936-2938 or email actionstudy@vumc.org .
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FAP Combines Synergies Between Four Universities |
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| Orientation Day on April 27th was energizing!
The faculty affiliate program has expanded to 78 members with the newest coming from Tennessee State University.
This dynamic consortium of affiliates consists of, and is open to, Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and U-54/Meharry-Vanderbilt-Tennessee State Cancer Partnership (MVTCP) faculty members. JOIN US!
Orientation is on a rolling basis. Discover more FAP benefits by clicking here. Contact Dr. Freneka Minter about orientation registration.
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The Black Girls in STEAM Summit was a rousing success! High school and university undergraduates were in attendance with their mothers, aunties, neighbors, and friends.
Clarice Phelps offered inspiring words by sharing with participants how she initially struggled with math and test taking, but overcame those obstacles by asking for help, and learning new study skills. Black girl magic has to be made and nurtured.
The Creative Girls Rock Team shared artful ancestor wisdom about cultivating mindfulness and learning to let go of negative self talk. The art portion of the program ended in a release of lanterns into a blue and hopeful sky.
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COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING SESSIONS
Researchers in the Divisions of Epidemiology at VUMC and MMC are conducting a new NIH-funded study and would like to invite you to participate!
Adults between the ages of 40 and 70 who live in the southeast U.S. are needed for a new study. Compensation is provided.
The living environment in the southeast U.S. differs from other parts of the country due to climate, industry, and other factors. The goals of the Southern Environmental Health Study are to better understand how the environment we live in and the experiences in our lives may affect our health. By partnering with scientists and healthcare providers across the southeast U.S., we plan to recruit 50,000 study participants. Join today to help us improve the health of your community.
If you are a parent, teacher, counselor, or health worker who wants to motivate or mentor youth interested in health careers, we want to work with you. The Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance is a 25-year partnership that advances the shared interests and efforts between Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The Alliance is an epicenter of collaboration, capacity-building and community engagement in Nashville and with your partnership, we can strengthen our capacity to help diversify medicine.
For more information or to participate, please visit https://www.SEHStudy.org/info or call 855-710-9489.
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| Meet us at the WFSK Jazz Festival
June 24, 2023 3 PM - 9:30 PM
If you are a parent, teacher, counselor, or health worker who wants to motivate or mentor youth interested in health careers, we want to work with you. VISIT our booth for great giveaways. The festival will have amazing music, a wide variety of food trucks, a kids' zone, and the illustrious Sharon Kay!
The Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance is a 25-year partnership that advances the shared interests and efforts between Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The Alliance is a health equity epicenter of collaboration, capacity-building and community engagement in Nashville. With your partnership, we can strengthen our ability to help diversify medicine.
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