This column appeared in The Tennessean on February 13, 2023. By: Katina Beard, CEO of Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center, and Mark Yancy, CEO of NashvilleHealth Black History Month is a time to reflect on the past struggles and achievements…

2022 in Review  Winter Covid Response Review NashvilleHealth released a first-of-its-kind comprehensive review of lessons learned from Nashville’s city-wide response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spring White House COVID-19 Summit NashvilleHealth attended a summit in Washington, D.C. to review the nation’s response to the COVID-19…

The Nashville Food Project’s Chief Executive Officer C.J. Sentell shares why food and nutrition are critical components of health equity. Q: What is your organization’s mission? And, why are food and nutrition access critical components of health equity? Sentell: “The…

$100,000 grant from UnitedHealthcare and Meharry Medical College will help bridge public health and the Black community following pandemic hardships NASHVILLE – A new NashvilleHealth program will create public health pathways to Nashville’s Black communities to address deep-rooted health disparities…

The Sycamore Institute’s Deputy Director Mandy Pellegrin shares why our two institutions are partnering to make Nashville a healthier place to live. Q: What is your organization’s mission? Pellegrin: “The Sycamore Institute’s mission is to provide accessible, reliable data and…