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Meharry researchers are asking caregivers to complete a brief, anonymous survey about flu vaccination decisions, including how trust, health information, misinformation, and access barriers may influence those choices.

The goal is to help develop more culturally responsive education and outreach that help reduce disparities in flu prevention.

You can take the survey here:
https://redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=HWPFTMJP3LFRTWKA

Surgeon warns that climate change can disrupt cancer care » Yale Climate Connections Wildfires, storms, and floods can lead to missed appointments and hospital closures – with life-and-death consequences.

In celebration of Black Maternal Health Week, please join us tomorrow at 12 PM for a powerful panel discussion highlighting disparities, advocacy, and solutions in maternal care. This is a live event at the Alumni Hall at 2001 Meharry Blvd, and food will be provided.

The School of Medicine's Class of 2027 established the Drs. Turner and Atta Scholarship for Collaborative Excellence to honor a first-year medical student who exemplifies outstanding academic achievement and a deep commitment to collaboration. This year's recipient, Saul Garcia, Class of 2029.

“It truly meant a lot to me to receive this award,” said Garcia. “My experience in medical school has required me to dig deep at times, and it is very fulfilling to be recognized for that hard work. I deeply appreciate Dr. Turner and Dr. Atta not only for this award, but also for all their dedication and guidance to me and my peers over this past year.”

Meharry Students Continue Legacy of Excellence Through Collaborative Scholarship - Meharry Medical College At Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, the Class of 2027 established the Drs. Turner and Atta Scholarship for Collaborative Excellence to honor a first-year medical student who exemplifies outstanding academic achievement and a deep commitment to collaboration. The scholarship reflects the i...

She Deserves to Feel Whole

Heal90 Women’s Health Series
https://heal90.ac-page.com/womens-health-event

Many women begin experiencing unexpected health changes in their 40s and 50s — often without clear answers about what is happening in their bodies.

⏩ Weight gain that seems sudden.
⏩ Sleep that becomes disrupted.
⏩ Increased stress and fatigue.
⏩ Brain fog and hormonal shifts.

For many women, these changes are connected to perimenopause and menopause — yet this stage of life is rarely explained in a way that helps women understand what’s happening or what they can do about it.

This special event is designed to change that.

Join us for an important conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and women’s long-term health, where we will explore both the clinical understanding of hormonal transitions and practical lifestyle strategies that can help women feel better and protect their health.

https://heal90.ac-page.com/womens-health-event

Earlier this week, Meharry Medical College Vaccine Research & Education CMO Michael Caldwell, MD, MPH, FACP, visited the Newschannel 5+ Openline program to talk about the troubling rise in measles cases across the United States in the years following COVID. While discussing the issue with Openline host Ben Hall, Dr. Caldwell explains how declining vaccination rates have significantly contributed to the return of measles, a disease that was essentially eradicated, and why that trend raises serious concerns for children, families, and public health in general. Drawing on recent data, Dr. Caldwell presents infection numbers to help viewers understand what the numbers show and talks about what parents can do to help prevent the resurgence of measles and other dangerous childhood illnesses.

Dr. Caldwell and Ben Hall also take a closer look at the current measles outbreak in South Carolina. Using case numbers and vaccination data, Dr. Caldwell points out that unvaccinated children under age 11 have been the group most affected by the outbreak. He also touches on the gap between scientific evidence and the political debate surrounding the future of public health in the United States, and how those disagreements can influence public trust and decision-making.

A special thank you to Dr. Christopher Keefer, Associate Professor of Pediatric Medicine at Meharry Medical College, and Meharry Medical College students Samhita Ravi and Keona Gwinn, for calling in to show and contributing to the discussion.

You can find the full Openline episode online below:

Vaccine Education and Disease Prevention Meharry Medical College Vaccine Research & Education CMO Michael Caldwell, MD, MPH, FACP explains the upward trend of measles in the US since Covid and preventing the return of childhood diseases.

Today, our Meharry Medical School of Medicine students, who have entered the MATCH, will open their envelopes and discover where they will begin the next chapter of their journey in residency training. Join us as we celebrate their hard work, dedication and this exciting milestone.

Watch:

2026 Meharry Match Day Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Balancing the demands of medical school with personal passions can be challenging, but Gianna Sweeting, a first-year medical student (M1) at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, is proving that strength and dedication extend far beyond the classroom.

https://meharry.edu/news/meharry-medical-student-wins-first-place-at-usa-powerlifting-meet/

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Katie Frederickson, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, a third-year medical student, is combining nearly two decades of clinical experience with cutting-edge technology to advance research in dermatology.

Meharry Medical Student Katie Frederickson Explores AI’s Role in Melanoma Detection - Meharry Medical College Katie Frederickson, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, a third-year medical student, is combining nearly two decades of clinical experience with cutting-edge technology to advance research in dermatology. Originally from Naperville, Illinois, Frederickson spent 18 years working as both a Neonatal Registered Nurse and...