Meharry Medical Group

02/12/2026

RSV continues to pose a serious risk to infants in Tennessee and across the country. Associate Professor of Pediatrics Christopher Keefer, M.D. explains why FDA-approved RSV immunizations are a game-changer, offering powerful protection for our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Read his op-ed: https://www.williamsonherald.com/opinion/columns/commentary-rsv-puts-infants-at-risk-prevention-can-save-lives-this-winter/article_74bf530b-2d9b-44f6-b8b7-d5eda86e33df.html

American Academy of Pediatrics Meharry Medical College Wellpoint Nashville General Hospital CDC U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

02/12/2026

February is American Heart Month

Dr. José E. Rodríguez, professor and chair of Family & Community Medicine, will appear on Newschannel 5+ on Thursday, February 12, to discuss the importance of heart health and prevention.

Tune in and ask questions by calling 615-737-7587 as Dr. Rodríguez shares practical, life-saving insights to help our community build stronger, healthier hearts.

HOW TO WATCH:

(Locally) Newschannel 5+ can be seen on Comcast/Xfinity Ch. 250, Spectrum/Charter Ch. 182 and over the air on Ch. 5.2.

MorningLine also streams live both on www.newschannel5.com/live3 as well as the Newschannel 5 Now app on Connected TVs through Roku, AppleTV, AndroidTV, etc.

02/11/2026

February is American Heart Month

Dr. José E. Rodríguez, professor and chair of Family & Community Medicine, will appear on Newschannel 5+ on Thursday, February 12, to discuss the importance of heart health and prevention.

Tune in and ask questions by calling 615-737-7587 as Dr. Rodríguez shares practical, life-saving insights to help our community build stronger, healthier hearts.

HOW TO WATCH:

(Locally) Newschannel 5+ can be seen on Comcast/Xfinity Ch. 250, Spectrum/Charter Ch. 182 and over the air on Ch. 5.2.

MorningLine also streams live both on www.newschannel5.com/live3 as well as the Newschannel 5 Now app on Connected TVs through Roku, AppleTV, AndroidTV, etc.

01/29/2026

Meharry Medical Group will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, January 29 at 10 a.m.

For patients with earlier appointments, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will contact you as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment, if needed.

Thank you for your understanding.

01/27/2026

Meharry Medical Group and Total Health Medical & Dental Care will be closed on Wednesday, January 28. Patients with appointments scheduled will receive a cancellation text message. We will reschedule appointments once it is safe for staff to return.

01/27/2026

“Dr. José Rodríguez brings a rare combination of heart, scholarship, and leadership to Meharry Medical College School of Medicine,” said Dean Sonja Harris-Haywood, M.D., MS, MA. "His life’s work, championing equity, amplifying underrepresented voices, and expanding access to compassionate care, embodies the very mission that guides our institution."

https://youtu.be/wfKFxJ0tNwc

01/27/2026

Patients with appointments scheduled for Tuesday, January 27 will receive a cancellation text message. We will reschedule appointments once it is safe for staff to return.

01/25/2026

Because of this weekend’s winter weather and the hazard of accumulated ice and coming low temperatures, Meharry Medical College and Meharry Medical Group and dental clinics will be closed Monday, January 26.

12/18/2025

Meet our new Family and Community Medicine Chair, Dr. José E. Rodríguez.

“My goal in family medicine is simple: to listen, to care, and to walk with you through every stage of life, because your health and peace of mind matter most.”

https://meharry.edu/news/dr-jose-e-rodriguez/

Nashville, TN – Meharry Medical College proudly welcomes José E. Rodríguez, MD, FAAFP, as the new Chair and tenured full professor of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Previously, he served as Associate Vice President for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University o...

11/13/2025

The babies and rubber duckies are coming!

Nashville General Hospital and Meharry Medical Group are celebrating World Prematurity Day on November 17.

Join us, as we kick off a year-long celebration & remembrance of babies born between November 2025 and November 2026.

For every baby born in the hospital between November 2025 and November 2026, we’re adding a rubber duckie to the Busby Garden Pool.

11/06/2025

PLEASE SHARE: With food insecurity on the rise, Meharry Medical College and the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society are hosting a Food Drive now through November 24!

Monetary donations are also welcome, every contribution helps support local families and clinical patients in need. https://cash.app/$IfeRaufu

We’re collecting nonperishable food items such as:
Peanut butter • Crackers • Canned vegetables, fruits, soups, and canned meats

Together, we can make a difference. ❤️



Drop off locations:

The Cal Turner Family Center at Meharry Medical College - 1011 21st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

West Basic Science Building - 1023 21st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

Meharry Medical Group Registration Desk - 1818 Albion St, Nashville, TN 37208

11/03/2025

Meharry Medical School of Medicine Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery and Women's Health Research hosted the Second Annual VIPink Brunch on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the Cal Turner Center.

The event united clinicians, survivors, students, families, and community partners for education, prevention, and empowerment around breast cancer.