by Chris Cannon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Meharry Medical College in North Nashville is constructing the Turner Family Center, the college's first major construction project on the campus in 30 years.

Meharry saw a lot of growth on its campus three decades ago, but not much since then.

"There was a building boom in that period, from probably the early 70's to the late 70's, then it kind of stopped," said Bob Poole from Meharry Medical College.

Late last year the college broke ground on the Turner Family Center on 21st Avenue North.

"This building really is a symbol of coming together for the campus, where it will be a central meeting place for everyone," Poole said.

The three-story, 80,000 square foot building will house classroom space, an auditorium, a banquet hall, food court and administrative offices. It will cost $25 million to build.

Poole said the new construction signals progress on the campus.

"When people see those cranes going up, and just get an idea, wow these people are really on the move. Or when you see several projects going at once, it really means a lot. It means the college is really moving forward," Poole explained.

Student Jay-Sheree Allen has attended Meharry Medical College for the last two years.

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PainCare recently awarded a scholarship to Spaulding High School student Emily Benway so she can attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Boston.Courtesy photo

SOMERWSORTH PainCare recently awarded a $2,195 scholarship to Spaulding High School student Emily Benway so she may attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Boston.

Benway was nominated to attend the forum by Wendy Hendryx of Spaulding High School based on her academic excellence, leadership potential and interest in a career in medicine. She earned a $500 scholarship through the leadership program, and PainCare is pleased to help her the rest of the way.

The National Youth Leadership Forum is dedicated to preparing the nation's future physicians for the opportunities and responsibilities that lie ahead. Benway and her fellow students will have the opportunity to participate in intensive concentrations at Boston's technologically advanced medical institutions, where they can study diagnostic tools and specific medical specialties in detail. Benway will receive college credit through forum partner, George Mason University.

"It is with pride and purpose that we support Emily in this unique educational opportunity," said Dr. Michael O'Connell, CEO of PainCare. "With the supreme challenges facing the medical field, we must generate health care professionals who understand how to most efficiently and effectively treat patients and also emphasize prevention as the optimal means of reducing the health-care costs for our nation."

For more about the National Youth Leadership of Medicine, visit http://www.nylf.org/MED. For more information about PainCare, visit PainMD.com.

PORTSMOUTH New Hampshire's second annual Komen Race for the Cure, a 5K run or walk and Kids Fun Run to benefit the Vermont-New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, returns to Strawbery Banke Museum on May 11.

Race organizers are seeking local and statewide sponsors. Sponsorship can be in the form of cash or in-kind donations at all levels.

Classic Cutters, a hair salon on Albany Street, will sponsor the New Hampshire Race's first Survivor Tent. The salon uses and sells only natural, non-carcinogenic and all-organic hair products and offers complimentary styling, coloring and cutting of cancer victim's wigs.

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Applicant sees potential in medical studies

3/30/2013

As Robert McGehee, graduate school dean at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Ark., greeted students, staff and community members Friday, he was thankful so many attended the final of five public forums in the College of Coastal Georgia's presidential search.

"The path you guys have been on for the last five years is nothing short of amazing," he said.

Having been involved in the science and medical fields for a long time, as well at the director of the Arkansas Biosciences Institution, McGehee feels he would be a positive force in the college's growing medical endeavors.

"You also have a fairly new pre-professional medical degree program I could work with as well as helping bridge the gap and set up connections to institutions like Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia, establishing a great reputation with excellent students for the medical colleges across the state."

McGehee shared with the attendees of the forum that his management style would be inclusive, open door and very candid.

He acknowledged he lacked experience in some areas but stressed it wouldn't mean programs would be put on the shelf if he were to become the college's president.

"I love the arts and humanities, but I have a weakness there. However, I know how to work with people who do know what they're talking about so I can understand and comprehend what's needed and in what direction all of the stakeholders involved would like to go," McGehee said.

McGehee is the last of five candidates to address the college the past two weeks. Others included Bennie Harris, vice president for development and alumni relations at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn.; Beth Weatherby, vice president for academic and student affairs at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn.; Gregory Aloia, president of Concord University in Athens, W.Va.; and Bruce Murphy, vice president for academic affairs at U.S. Air Force's Air University in Montgomery, Ala.

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