Posts by mvalle@mmc.edu
Nation’s First School of Global Health Now Accepting Applicants
The School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College is pleased to announce the opening of their application cycle for five inaugural degree programs focused on actualizing health equity in the United States and around the world. This heralds an exciting chapter in their academic journey as a School endeavoring to cultivate innovative minds, develop…
Read MoreThe School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College Announces JC Gonzalez named to the 2024 “40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health” Awards by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF)
Nashville, TN – JC Gonzalez MBA, PMP, a public health researcher and advocate for health equity, has been selected for the “40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health Awards” by the National Minority Quality Forum. This recognition celebrates his exemplary contributions to improving health outcomes and reducing inequities through his work in advancing equitable data,…
Read MoreDr. Angelita Howard Appointed as Vice President of Global and Online Education: A New Era of Innovation at Meharry’s School of Global Health Begins!
Nashville, TN, April 8, 2024 – The School of Global Health (SGH) at Meharry Medical College proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Angelita Howard as the Vice President of Global and Online Education, effective immediately. With a distinguished career marked by innovation, scholarship, and advocacy, Dr. Howard brings a wealth of experience and expertise to…
Read MoreCANCELED: School of Global Health to Host Mental Health and Wellness Summit hosted by Denny’s and Oprah Winfrey Network
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Denny’s, the Meharry School of Global Health, and the Oprah Winfrey Network present Series 3 of Denny’s Community: Mental Health/Wellness Summit to advance the narrative around mental health issues and their impact within the workplace and educational environments. This event will feature prominent speakers and…
Read MoreRenowned Scholar Fazal Khan, MD, JD, Joins School of Global Health
We are thrilled to announce the esteemed addition of Fazal Khan, MD, JD, to our School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College as the department chair for population health and professor of health law, policy, and management. Dr. Khan brings a wealth of expertise from his tenure at the University of Georgia School of…
Read MoreCelebrating a Distinguished Addition to the Meharry School of Global Health: Celeste Philip, MD, MPH Joins as Professor of Public Health Practice
Celebrating a Distinguished Addition to the Meharry School of Global Health: Celeste Philip, MD, MPH Joins as Professor of Public Health Practice Nashville, TN – The School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College is delighted to announce the appointment of Celeste Philip, MD, MPH, as the newest Professor of Public Health Practice. A seasoned…
Read MoreMeharry Medical College Launches Nation’s First School of Global Health
Board of Trustees unanimously approves new school that will create a new generation of health equity leaders dedicated to solving complex global health challenges through multiple disciplines School of Global Health at Meharry to be shaped by founding board of advisors comprised of renowned experts in clinical care and research, business, communications, mental health, global…
Read MoreNEW GROUNDBREAKING HEALTH EQUITY BOOK SERVES AS CATALYST TO TRANSFORMING PUBLIC HEALTH FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS
Date: Oct 17, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: GPH@mmc.edu The Institute of Global Health Equity at Meharry Medical College is proud to announce the release of the groundbreaking book, Health Equity: African Americans and Public Health which offers powerful insights, challenges to stereotypes and comprehensive roadmaps toward a more inclusive and equitable future. As America grapples…
Read MorePODCAST: Voices of Nexus – The Cost of Mental Health Inequities
Following the release of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute’s ‘The Economic Burden of Mental Health Inequities in the United States‘ Report, policy experts Molly Burich and Daniel Dawes, J.D., explore the intricacies of a fractured, inequitable system, outlining potential policy changes for improvement. Explore a seminal research report and understand its implications for mental health…
Read MoreMEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE’S INSTITUTE OF GLOBAL HEALTH EQUITY AND DENNY’S 2023-2024 PARTNERSHIP FOR HUNGRY FOR EDUCATIONTM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE’S INSTITUTE OF GLOBAL HEALTH EQUITY AND DENNY’S 2023-2024 PARTNERSHIP FOR HUNGRY FOR EDUCATION TM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Students are eligible to win one of (5) $1,000 scholarships for their ideas on bringing communities together. NASHVILLE, September 26, 2023 – Meharry Medical College’s Institute of Global Health Equity is partnering with Denny’s, Inc.,…
Read MoreHealth data is fragmented and biased. Here’s how we clean it up.
Author: JC Gonzalez, MBA, PMP Assistant Vice President of Strategic Planning Institute of Global Health Equity Publisher: Harvard Public Health Excerpt: “Lowering the barriers to accessing data will only make it easier to identify health gaps and craft actionable strategies to address them. For example, researchers and pharmaceutical companies have found that making data from clinical…
Read More