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Pictured from left to right at the Nashville Health Disparities Coalition (NHDC) website rollout are NHDC Co-Chair Sam McCullough, NHDC Chair Dr. Cynthia Jackson and REACH 2020 Community Organizer Taylyn Lewis.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Nashville Health Disparities Coalition (NHDC) announced the rollout of their new website on Friday, June 16, 2017. The site aims to continue the organization's mission to encourage and improve health conditions among certain population groups.
“We’re excited to roll out the website, and to apply technology and social media to spread the word about what we’re doing,” NHDC Chair Dr. Cynthia Jackson commented.
For over 25 years, the NHDC has worked to empower community members to seek better health, improve local healthcare practices and mobilize communities to implement evidence-based public health programs to reduce health disparities across a broad range of conditions.
The organization’s philosophy, Dr. Jackson noted, is “Bringing People, Organizations and Communities Together to Accomplish Extraordinary Goals.”
The site is available via the following web address:
https://nhdcwebsite.wixsite.com/website
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Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.