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2019 Healthcare Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon at Belmont University. (photo by Billy Kingsley)
Belmont University has announced the 6th and 7th inductee classes of the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. Because last year’s inductee class was not able to be recognized in person due to COVID-19, this year’s event will honor both the 2020 and 2021 classes at a ceremony on October 19.
With a mission to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the health and health care industries, the Hall of Fame was created in 2015 by founding partners Belmont University, the McWhorter Society and the Nashville Health Care Council.
“Over the course of the past 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has refocused the spotlight on the health care industry and the important role health care professionals play in each of our lives,” said Belmont President Dr. L. Gregory Jones.”Now more than ever, we want to honor the leaders in this vital field, individuals who demonstrate the character, compassion and strength of purpose that quite literally transforms lives on a daily basis.”
The Hall of Fame nomination process was open to practitioners, executives, entrepreneurs, mentors, teachers, scientists, researchers, innovators or any person with a connection to the health or health care field who was born, lived or worked in Tennessee; made a significant impact and lasting contribution to health care at the local, state, national or international level; exhibits the highest ethical and professional character; and serves as an outstanding role model in their community.
Among the highly-qualified nominees, inductees for each class were chosen by a selection committee made up of health and health care leaders from across the state. Selected inductees represent some of Tennessee’s greatest health and health care pioneers, leaders and innovators.
Two notable inductees from 2020 and 2021, respectively, are Gov. Phil Bredesen and Dr. James E.K. Hildreth.
Gov. Phil Bredesen is a former governor of Tennessee and former mayor of Nashville; leader of the initiative to re-make the nationally-respected model of TennCare and many other Tennessee public health programs; successful healthcare entrepreneur, founding HealthAmerica, Coventry Corporations and the nonprofit Nashville’s Table; and author of Fresh Medicine: How to Fix Reform and Build a Sustainable Health Care System.
James E.K. Hildreth, Ph.D., M.D. is honored as president/CEO of Meharry Medical College, catapulting the institution to the national stage; immunologist, researcher and health care educator; advisor to local, state and national government on infectious diseases; and advocate for minority communities and leader in fighting for health equity.
“The inductees of the 2020 and 2021 classes of the Hall of Fame have helped shape and advance the industry, paving the way for future health care leaders,” Jones said. “As we continue to draw the best and brightest to Belmont’s health care programs, and as we plan for the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine, I’m thankful for our inductees’ inspiration and countless contributions. I can think of no better way to solidify the hope we have for our health care students than by honoring the heroes and heroines we want them to emulate.”
In addition to recognizing Tennessee’s most influential health and health care leaders, the Hall of Fame serves as an on-going educational resource to document the rich history that has contributed to Tennessee’s position as a leader for national health care initiatives. Sponsors of the induction ceremony contribute to not only the long-term viability of the Hall of Fame, but also to the McWhorter Society Scholarship Fund, which benefits students pursuing careers in the health sciences. Since the inception of the McWhorter Society and the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame, more than $3.6 million has been raised to support McWhorter Society Endowed Scholarships, and there have been more than 100 scholarship recipients since 2014.
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