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| Food Safety and Education Month
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September is National Food Safety Education Month. This year's focus is on preventing cross-contamination. Cross-contamination happens when harmful bacteria spread to food from other foods and surfaces such as countertops, cutting boards, and utensils. Help prevent cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs separate from other foods and washing hands and surfaces.
Restaurant Food Safety Webinar
Join CDC for the webinar Set the Table: Improving Restaurant Food Safety Through Science and Practice. Get information on key CDC training and surveillance resources for outbreaks, along with new research findings on restaurant food safety. This free webinar is part of the Environmental Health Nexus series.
The webinar will be held Tuesday, September 13, 12 - 1:00 p.m. CT.
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Community Advisory Board gathers for first MVTCP CAB Retreat
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Since 1999, the Meharry Medical College/ Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center/ Tennessee State University Cancer Partnership (MVTCP) has engaged in interdisciplinary basic sciences, clinical and cancer control activities focused on addressing the disproportionate cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality in minority and underserved populations.
A few weeks ago, a group of enthusiastic community members arrived at TopGolf for a day of collaboration and fun. The MVTCP Cancer Outreach Core Community Advisory Board (CAB) gathered for the first ever MVTCP CAB Retreat. The day was filled with group discussions, visioning exercises, and most importantly, an action plan for the CAB to address cancer disparities in our community.
The retreat ended with fellowship and team building, as the CAB members enjoyed good food and hit a few golf balls.
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Reduce incidence of HPV-associated cancers: Get your HPVVAXFacts!
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In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting a research study led by our faculty partner, Dr. Jennifer Erves, titled “A tailored, health communication intervention for HPV vaccine hesitant parents.”
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Improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among adolescents is an urgent public health priority to prevent and reduce incidence and disparities in HPV-associated cancers. “Only 58.6% of adolescents in the US and 52.9% in Tennessee ages 13–17 have completed the recommended doses of the HPV vaccine, well below the recommendation of 80%,” Erves says.
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For her study, Dr. Erves has partnered with surrounding clinics, including the Meharry Medical Group and Vanderbilt DOT-8 Pediatric Clinics, along with Vanderbilt Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Health. The goal of the study is to develop and pilot test an educational intervention to address each parent’s unique concerns and informational needs related to HPV vaccine uptake.
The intervention will be delivered via mobile phone. “By providing tailored information prior to a child’s clinic visit, we hope that parents can get their questions addressed and make an informed decision on HPV vaccination," Erves explains. She hopes to further this work with clinics throughout Tennessee to address this important health issue.
For more information, contact Dr. Erves via email at jerves@mmc.edu or call 615-327-5692.
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James named as new MVA Communications Specialist
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Tomi Wiley James did not write her first words: she wrote her first short story.
She translated that love of storytelling into a career in newspapers and magazines, starting as a staff writer and working her way up to editor. Her favorite aspect of this career, she says, was connecting with people and sharing their stories.
“You see a bit of everything in the newspaper business,” James says. “You meet people from all walks of life and are exposed to all kinds of situations – both good and bad.”
James is also involved in the addiction recovery community, where she has observed the impact of health disparities. This sparked her interest, seeking a way to establish bridges between active resources and the community. That is when she found the Alliance, with its partners that offer programs to support people in recovery.
Read more about James.
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| Volunteers needed: Black Male Summit
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In partnership with Meharry Medical College, Urban League of Middle TN, and Bridge to Success, the MVA is hosting the Black Male Summit on Saturday, October 1, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT.
This summit is aimed at high school-aged and undergraduate Black males to expose them to careers in STEM fields and inform them about available resources.
We are looking for Black men in advanced degree programs or who work in STEM to have lunch with the younger participants. If you are interested, please contact the MVA's community engagement coordinator, Chris Smith: ca.smith@meharry-vanderbilt.org.
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MVA Faculty Affiliate Program accepting applications
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Open to all Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty members, the Faculty Affiliate Program offers a centralized platform to connect faculty members to the information and tools that facilitate collaborative research and engagement in leadership activities.
Apply to join.
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| Equitable and Affordable Community Housing (EACH)
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The EACH project at the Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College invites stakeholders to complete a survey sharing their organization's mission, populations they serve, and resources they provide for the Middle Tennessee community.
Complete the survey.
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HOPE IS AVAILABLE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
September 10, 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
Haynes Middle School
510 W. Trinity Lane
This event will include a DJ, fun activities, free food, and a school supply giveaway that supports the Whites Creek Cluster of schools.
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| COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER TRAINING SESSIONS
Multiple dates this fall. See flyer for details.
The Tennessee Community Health Worker Association (TNCHWA) will offer virtual training sessions for community health workers across the state.
To receive more information, complete this form.
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THCC HEALTH ADVOCACY CONFERENCE
September 17, 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
Nashville School of Law
The Tennessee Health Care Campaign invites you to attend its annual health advocacy conference. The theme of this year's conference is "Building Bridges to Health Care" and will focus on issues of extending access to behavioral health care, substance use disorder treatment, and maternal healthcare.
Register to attend.
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| COMMUNITY ENGAGED RESEARCH (CEnR) CONFERENCE
September 23, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
Elliott Hall, TSU Main Campus
The theme of the CEnR Conference is "the community’s perspective." Target audience for the conference includes faculty and students at the Meharry-Vanderbilt-Tennessee State University Cancer Partnership (MVTCP) institutions as well as community organizations interested in partnering with academic researchers to address questions related to health equity and health promotion.
Register to attend.
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FINDING GOD IN ALZHEIMER'S
October 18, 8 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
Riverside Revival Nashville
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance and the Vanderbilt Memory & Alzheimer's Center will host an open dialogue between faith, academic and research leaders on the challenges and possibilities for addressing the inequities of Alzheimer’s disease risks, diagnosis, care, and prevention as it relates to disparities in the African American community. Our gathering is based in the future we wish to jointly create; where the chronic illnesses that increase the conditions for memory loss are better understood, treated, prevented, or eradicated for a world without Alzheimer’s.
Register to attend.
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CLIFTON K. MEADOR, MD, INAUGURAL LECTURESHIP
November 8, 12 - 1:30 p.m. CT
Cal Turner Family Center, Meharry Medical College
Dr. Meador served as the first executive director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance from 1999 to 2012. The lectureship is named in his honor and celebrates his legacy. The MVA is excited to welcome Dr. Christopher Lathan, Chief Clinical Access & Equity Officer at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to present "Breaking through the Next Stage in the Fight to Broaden Access to Equitable Cancer Care."
Register to attend.
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