A Message from Foundation President Dr. Frank McMeen
The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is a unique nonprofit: a Community Foundation. We do not have one focus, we have many and every one improves…
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Foundation Now Accepting Community Impact Grant Proposals for 2021-2022 Fiscal Year
Today, The Foundation announced its plans to accept proposals from area non-profits for its annual Community Impact Grants. The organization will focus on projects and…
Bolivar Hospital CEO Appointed to AHA Rural Health Services Council
Jackson, Tennessee (January 14, 2021) – West Tennessee Healthcare is pleased to announce that Ruby Kirby, CEO of Bolivar Hospital, has been appointed to the…
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Recognized for Excellence with ACC Transcatheter Valve Certification
January 11, 2021 – The American College of Cardiology has recognized Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients receiving…
Dr. Vernessa Davis-Tharpe Discusses Pediatrics Unit During Pandemic
Hi, I am Dr. Vernessa Davis-Tharpe. My job is Medical Director of the Pediatric Hospitalist Service at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. I am here…
Health System Administers First COVID-19 Vaccine to Frontline Workers
Jackson, Tennessee (December 18, 2020) – The region’s largest hospital administered the first COVID-19 vaccine doses Friday afternoon, joining in on nationwide efforts to vaccinate…
Health System Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine
Jackson, Tennessee (December 17, 2020) – West Tennessee Healthcare received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday morning, December 17, at Jackson-…
Area Hospitals Use New Investigational Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 Patients
Jackson, Tennessee (November 30, 2020) – West Tennessee Healthcare is excited to announce that on Monday, November 23, two area hospitals began treating COVID-19 patients…
West Tennessee Healthcare Welcomes New CEO at Volunteer Hospital – Kevin Decker
Jackson, Tennessee (November 24, 2020) – West Tennessee Healthcare is pleased to announce that William “Kevin” Decker has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer…
Healthcare Workers Urge Local Communities to Wear Masks
Jackson, Tennessee (November 9, 2020) – Since March, Tennessee has fared better against the coronavirus than many parts of the country. The good news is,…
