April 2018

NEWSLETTER

Nashville Launches Foundational Health Survey

Metro Public Health Department (MPH) and NashvilleHealth are partnering to launch a community-wide survey of the health of Nashville residents. The assessment of more than 3,000 residents will provide valuable new data about health-related behaviors, chronic health conditions, preventive health practices and how the local environment impacts the opportunity for wellbeing.

“This project will provide comprehensive baseline health data for Davidson County – data that do not exist today,” said Senator Bill Frist, M.D., chairman of NashvilleHealth. “It will be critical to better understanding the health needs of our city and measuring the effectiveness of our interventions and collective programs moving forward.”

The last time Davidson County conducted a survey project such as this one was in 2000 when the city’s population was less than 550,00

Clinic to Community: A Health Summit on May 17

NashvilleHealth is partnering with the YMCA to host Clinic to Community: A Health Summit on May 17 at Belmont University.

Community leaders and national experts will convene to share best practices and learn how we can work together to reduce the burden of chronic disease and improve healthier living for all. Register here.

Target BP Engages Clinicians

In less than one year, 14 clinics have enrolled in Nashville’s Target BP program representing more than 550,000 Nashvillians. This recognized blood pressure control program is presented by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Medical Association (AMA) and NashvilleHealth.

Target BP clinical partners gathered earlier this month to review Nashville’s aggregate hypertension rate and hear from partners at the AHA and AMA about new blood pressure guidelines and community-based hypertension projects.

NashvilleHealth Welcomes New Board and Steering Committee Members

NashvilleHealth is proud to welcome Joel Bradley, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at United Healthcare Community Plan, and Bob Dittus M.D., Executive Vice President for Public Health and Health Care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to the Governing Board.

Michelle Fiscus M.D., Deputy Medical Director at the Tennessee Department of Health; Patricia Kirkpatrick, Vice President of Quality Management at Amerigroup; and Kristen Zak, Senior Advisor for Health and Wellness Policy, Office of Mayor David Briley join the Steering Committee.

All In: Conversations on Health in Nashville

NashvilleHealth and MPH recently welcomed nearly 100 community and business leaders to the inaugural All In: Conversations on Health in Nashvillespeaker series. The event featured Dr. Tony Iton, Senior Vice President at The California Endowment.

Iton’s presentation emphasized the strong impact of geography and social determinants on a person’s health.

“We need to change the narrative in Nashville,” said Iton. “Inequities lead to disparities, disparities to chronic stress, and chronic stress literally changes genetic expression which transforms generations.”

Join us for NashvilleHealth Night, April 26

Join us for NashvilleHealth night at the Nashville Sounds game on April 26. Click here and use promo code NASHHEALTH for discounted tickets.

Willis Recognized by Modern Healthcare

Congratulations to NashvilleHealth Board Member Dr. Andrea Willis on recognition as one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Minority Executives in Health Care.

NashvilleHealth Supports Baby University

Nashville moms and moms-to-be recently attended the annual community baby shower at Meharry. The event provided helpful resources and free classes and services.

In The News

Senator Bill Frist recently authored opinion pieces on the SNAP program and Nashville’s transit plan.

BirdDog featured All In: Conversations on Health in Nashville in a recent article.

April 2018

Nashville Launches Foundational Health Survey