Patient and Community Member initiatives are led by our Patient Advisory Councils (PAC) representing Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Tri-cities. These PAC members help assure our programming is patient-centered and community-led. This programming consists of medical information, tips and lifestyle recommendations, evidence-based recommendations, lived experiences, and awareness of resources to meet physical, mental, social, emotional, community and spiritual needs.
Below, view our Webinars about the concerns of individuals in communities and their perspectives on being a patient.
Health Coach Training and Certification
Presented by Susan Butterworth, PhD
Associate Professor and Director of Patient Engagement
Center for Health System Improvement, and
Joyce Brown, Community Health Worker and Health Coach
October 22, 2024
Respiratory Bugs, Vaccines, Drugs and Our Heart
Presented by Maharaj Alejandro Tomar, MD
Department of Justice Medical Officer
September 24, 2024
Demystifying Virtual Care for Better Patient Outcomes
Presented by Steven Gubin, MD, FACC, President, Stern Cardiovascular
Scott Laser, Founder/CEO, MiCare Path
September 17, 2024
Chronic Disease Self Management
Jonathan Lewis, DMin, BCC
Director of Community Partnerships
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
September 11, 2024
Mindfulness: What is it? How can it help you?
Presented by Ruth Q. Wolever, PhD, NBC-HWS
Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt School of Medicine
Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University
August 29, 2024
Less Known Causes of High Blood Pressure
Presented by Maharaj Tomar, MD
Medical Officer
Department of Justice
July 23, 2024
Impacts of Nutrition and Fitness to the Heart
Presented by Tracy Bruen, DCN, RDN, LDN
Clinical Assistant Professor and Director Clinical Nutrition Graduate Program
The University of Memphis
June 25, 2024
What Is SDoH and Why Does It Matter to Us as Patients?
Presented by Liliana Burbano
Director of Community Health Equity at UT Medical Center
April 23, 2024
