Media, COVID-19 and the community
This page is regularly updated with links to efforts by Meharry to support the community and remarks by Dr. James E.K. Hildreth about the pandemic in the media.
Thursday, April 16
Coverage:
- Coverage of Dr. Hildreth’s remarks during the Mayor Cooper’s press briefing this morning on the science behind antibodies and COVID-19:
- NBC News: Black scientists hope to begin testing antiviral drug for coronavirus in two weeks
Wednesday, April 15
Coverage:
- Essence: Democratic Lawmakers Call For Daily Racial Breakdowns Of COVID-19 Deaths features Dr. Hildreth’s statement on legislation introduced Tuesday that will require federal government to collect and analyze demographic data related to COVID-19.
- WPLN: Health Officials Warn Against Immunity Misinformation, Add Fifth Symptom To Testing Eligibility features Dr. Hildreth’s insight on how the presence of antibodies related to COVID-19 does not equate to immunity.
- Black Star News: Democrats Introduce Legislation Requiring Collection of COVID-19 Racial Demographics mentions Meharry among other organizations who have endorsed The Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act.
- NewsChannel 5: Today at 4:30 a.m., 5:30 a.m., 6 a.m. mentions Dr. Hildreth’s role in shaping the new legislation that will require federal government to collect and analyze demographic data related to COVID-19.
Tuesday, April 14
Coverage:
- WKRN: Doctors hopeful new COVID-19 antibody testing will help people return to workfeatures Dr. Hildreth’s insight on a new antibody test that could provide a breakthrough in fighting COVID-19.
- WKRN: Yesterday at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and online – Loss of taste and smell considered symptom of COVID-19 features an on-air interview with Dr. Hildreth and Alex Denis on new symptoms associated with COVID-19.
- Tennessean: Black doctor handcuffed by Miami police outside his home is Meharry alumfeatures Dr. Hildreth’s comments on the Meharry alum who was arrested outside his home this past weekend.
- Overton County News: Study aims to shield health workers mentions Meharry among others including VUMC, Duke, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Wake Forest and Mayo Clinic who are participating in the HERO initiative.
- KHN: Long-Standing Racial And Income Disparities Seen Creeping Into COVID-19 Care
- Latest Syndicated Pick-up:
- WRCB: Federal funding to help college students in Tennessee has been announced lists Meharry among other college to receive federal funding from the “Allocations for Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act.”
- WGMB: Today at 8:30 a.m. features an on-air phone interview with Dr. Alcendor who shares his insight on developing a coronavirus treatment.
- Black Press USA: COVID-19: Renowned Doctor Says, ‘Be Vigilant. Don’t Be a Vector’ full feature interview with Dr. Hildreth who shares his insight behind his quote, ‘Don’t Be a Vector’ and includes a full video of Dr. Hildreth’s PSA.
- Latest Syndicated Pick-up:
- National PSA: Doctors on Call: The South and COVID-19 – YouTube features a snippet of the interview with Dr. Hildreth for the #DocsOnCall National PSA video. This officially aired on Sunday, April 12.
Monday, April 13
Coverage:
- Healthline: Why the African American Community Is Being Hit Hard by COVID-19 features Dr. Hildreth’s insight on social constructs and health equity that is now magnified because of the pandemic.
- WKRN: 6 p.m. mentions Meharry’s assessment center.
- WGHP: Yesterday at 4 p.m. features an on-air phone interview with Dr. Alcendor who shares his insight on developing a coronavirus treatment.
Sunday, April 12
On-Air Coverage:
- Dr. Hildreth’s insight on COVID-19 and its disparate impact on the African-American Community:
Friday, April 10
On-Air Coverage:
- Coverage of Dr. Hildreth’s insight on COVID-19 and its disparate impact on the African-American Community:
- Cheddar TV: Coronavirus Disproportionately Affecting Minority Communities
- The Daily Herald: Tennessee releases racial breakdown of COVID-19 cases
- EN24 News: The risk is higher among African Americans
- Mentions of Meharry’s COVID-19 Assessment Center:
- NewsChannel 5: April 10 COVID-19 update: 4,862 cases, 98 deaths in Tennessee
- Healthcare-Now: Bernie drops out, COVID-19 rages on
Published Coverage:
- Main Street Clarksville: Set a schedule for your extended time at home features Dr. Williamson’s op-ed written on how to develop a routine during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
- Tennessean Op-E: Black medical leaders: Coronavirus magnifies racial inequities, with deadly consequences includes Dr. Hildreth, among other public health professionals, in an op-ed that highlights the profound health disparities magnified amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Syndicated Pick-up:
Thursday, April 9
Published Coverage:
- National PSA: DocsOnCall – YouTube features a snippet of the interview with Dr. Hildreth for the #DocsOnCall National PSA video. The official broadcast premier is Sunday, April 12. Dr. Hildreth is taking the tele-conference tomorrow.
- TN Ledger: Learning from deadly disaster features Dr. Hildreth’s insight on COVID-19 cases in the state and how 4 out of 5 are contracted from someone with no symptoms.
- Black Press USA: COVID-19: Renowned Doctor Says, ‘Be Vigilant. Don’t Be a Vector
- Latest Syndicated Pick-ups:
Wednesday, April 8
On-Air Coverage:
- Dr. Hildreth’s insight on COVID-19 and its disparate impact on the African-American Community:
- Mentions of Meharry’s COVID-19 Assessment Center:
- Coverage of Dr. Hildreth’s insight on handmade face masks and proper sanitization:
- NewsChannel 5: Yesterday at 4:30 a.m., 6:30 a.m. & online – The importance of wearing a mask in public: What you need to know
- Nashville Public Radio: Yesterday at 6 a.m.
- Coverage of Dr. Hildreth’s interview with Blake Farmer for NPR and WPLN:
- Kaiser Health News: Long-Standing Racial And Income Disparities Seen Creeping Into COVID-19 Care
- Latest Syndicated Pick-Ups:
- NPR Shots: The Coronavirus Doesn’t Discriminate, But U.S. Health Care Showing Familiar Biases
- Latest Syndicated Pick-ups:
Published Coverage:
Tuesday, April 7
Published Coverage:
- Agence France-Presse (AFP): Why African Americans are dying at higher rates from COVID-19 features Dr. Hildreth’s insight on Nashville’s COVID-19 assessment centers and why the centers are located in minority and underprivileged communities.
- As background, the AFP is a leading global news agency providing fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the events shaping our world and of the issues affecting our daily lives.
- This has been syndicated to leading international news outlets including: Yahoo! News, The Japan Times, Zimbabwe Voice, Jamaica Observer, The Korea Herald, Egypt Independent, Pakistan Today and more.
- Tennessean: How to advance the common good during the coronavirus crisis | Opinion mentions Dr. Hildreth in reference to Mayor Cooper’s quick COVID-19 response and recognizes him as a renowned AIDS researcher and infectious disease expert.
- The Undefeated: Titans’ Malcolm Butler: From champion to cheerleader during global pandemic highlights Titans cornerback Malcom Butler’s donation to Meharry to fund the purchase of protective equipment and medical materials for health care workers and first responders.
Wednesday, April 1
References to Meharry’s Assessment Center:
- WMOT Roots Radio
- WKRN: Yesterday at 11:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. and today at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.
- WSMV: Yesterday at noon & 6 p.m. and today at 4 a.m., 4:30 a.m., 5:00 a.m. and 6 a.m.
- WTVF: Today at 4 a.m., 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.
- FOX17: Today at 5 a.m. & 6 a.m.
- Nashville Post: “COVID-19 Update: State cases top 2,200”
Published Coverage:
- WKRN: “Doctors predict Tennessee will hit COVID-19 peak in April” – online and at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. yesterday features an interview with Dr. Hildreth on the state’s expected peak of COVID-19.
- WPLN: “Racial Disparities Emerge in Tennessee’s Testing for COVID-19” features Dr. Hildreth’s insight on the importance of testing among minority communities and racial disparities within the health care system.
Tuesday, March 31
On-Air Coverage:
Published Coverage:
- Nashville Post published an article today regarding Metro Nashville COVID-19 statewide updates with mention of Meharry and the new assessment centers – “COVID-19 update: Statewide order to take effect tonight” & published an article yesterday regarding Meharry and the launch of the new COVID-19 assessment centers – “COVID-19 updates: Metro has ‘several thousand’ test kits.”
Dr. Williamson was featured in an article on the Verge on the effect of screen time and the COVID-19 crisis on children. This article includes a full length interview with Dr. Williamson who provides expert advice on how to talk to children during this global pandemic – “How to talk with kids about screentime and COVID-19.”
Dr. Collins expert remarks were featured in an article on Bustle in an article highlighting signs of a weak immune system – “5 Signs You Might Have A Weak Immune System.”
Monday, March 30
On-Air Coverage:
- WSMV Channel 4 on-air coverage and online regarding Meharry’s COVID-19 Community Assessment Center.
- Fox 17 on-air coverage regarding Meharry’s Meharry COVID-19 Assessment Center.
Published Coverage:
- Patch published a story highlighting Meharry in regard to Metro’s new COVID-19 assessment centers – “Metro Coronavirus Task Force Will Launch Coronavirus Community Assessment.”
- WMOT Roots Radio published two articles regarding COVID-19 in Nashville mentioning Meharry and its new assessment center – “Drive-through virus test sites now open in Nashville, pre-screening required” & “COVID-19 UPDATE (3/30/20): A third Nashville coronavirus death reported, 434 cases confirmed.”
- Community Impact Newspaper published an article on Metro’s new assessment centers, featuring Meharry – “COVID-19 assessment centers open at Nissan Stadium, Meharry Medical College in Nashville.”
- The Tennessean published an article covering the latest Metro COVID-19 updates and mentions the opening of Meharry’s assessment center – “Coronavirus news in Tennessee: Third death reported in Davidson County.”
Sunday, March 29
Published Coverage:
- The Tennessean published an article on Sunday, March 29 covering the latest COVID-19 news in Tennessee mentioning Meharry’s new assessment center – “Latest coronavirus news from Tennessee: Tennessee COVID-19 cases rise to 1,537 on Sunday.”
Friday, March 27
Published Coverage:
- The Tennessean featured Meharry in an article highlighting new COVID-19 assessment centers – “Nashville and Meharry coronavirus testing centers expected to open next week.”
- Pick-ups: The Daily Herald on Sunday, March 29
Thursday, March 26
Mayor’s Press Conference On-Air Coverage:
- Dr. Hildreth’s remarks at yesterday’s press conference aired on all 4 local broadcast stations at 9:30 a.m.
Published Meharry Media Coverage:
- Dr. Hildreth’s interview with Tennessean reporter Yihyun Jeong resulted in these recent stories which feature Dr. Hildreth’s insights – “Nashville coronavirus testing sites stuck in limbo because they don’t have any tests” & “With most people with COVID-19 in Tennessee under 50, health officials say they can play biggest role in stopping spread.”
Wednesday, March 25
Mayor’s Press Conference On-Air Coverage:
- Dr. Hildreth’s remarks at today’s press conference aired on all 4 local broadcast stations at 9:30 a.m.
Published Meharry Media Coverage:
- Dr. Hildreth’s interview with Kara Hartnett at Nashville Post on action from leaders and guidance from state health officials on the COVID-19 outbreak resulted in an additional, recently published article – Hildreth on COVID-19: ‘There has to be a new normal’
- The TN Tribune featured Dr. Hildreth in a recent story, “Don’t Be a Vector.”
- Dr. Hildreth’s interview with the Memphis Defender’s Podcast has been published –“Coping with COVID-19: A reliable source – Dr. James Hildreth”
- FOX17’s recent story, “Nashville 21-year-old battling COVID-19 warning youth to take virus seriously” features Dr. Hildreth’s COVID-19 insights.
- Dr. Williamson was featured as an expert on Channel5’s MorningLine to discuss mental health in light of COVID-19.
Tuesday, March 24
Published Meharry Media Coverage:
- Dr. Hildreth’s interview with WKRN Channel 2 on Monday, March 23 about COVID-19 and its effect on the body and other symptoms aired again, Tuesday, March 24 at 4 pm and online.
- Dr. Hildreth’s interview with Kara Hartnett at Nashville Post on Sunday, March 22 resulted in three stories – Hildreth on COVID-19: ‘There has to be a new normal,’ “Hildreth on COVID-19: ‘Millions of people can be infected’” & “Hildreth on COVID-10: ‘Distance as though you’re infected’.”
Monday, March 23
Mayor’s Press Conference:
- WSMV News 4 On-Air Coverage airing at 9:42 a.m. includes remarks by Dr. Hildreth on COVID-19 (full clip of Dr. Hildreth speaking).
- WSMV News 4 On-Air Coverage airing at 9:33 a.m. includes short remarks by Mayor Cooper highlighting Dr. Hildreth’s role in Nashville’s COVID-19 response.
- NewsChannel 5 On-Air Pre-Coverage airing at 4 a.m. includes mention of Dr. Hildreth in regards to Nashville’s COVID-19 response.
Published Meharry Media Coverage:
- Dr. Lloyda Williamson interview with Blake Farmer, WPLN, Monday, March 23 at 12 pm online and Facebook – “WPLN News Special Report: Coronavirus in Tennessee — Education In Isolation”.
- Meharry and Dr. Hildreth were also featured in these Nashville Post recent stories – COVID-19 updates: Case count slowed by lab capacity & Cooper issues stay-at-home order
Sunday, March 22
Mayor’s Press Conference:
- WKRN News 2 On-Air Coverage airing at 9:47 a.m. includes remarks by Dr. Hildreth on COVID-19 (full clip of Dr. Hildreth speaking).
- WKRN News 2 On-Air Coverage airing at 9:34 a.m. includes short remarks by Mayor Cooper highlighting Dr. Hildreth’s role in Nashville’s COVID-19 response.
Also:
- Dr. Hildreth’s interview with WKRN Channel 2 on Monday, March 23 about COVID-19 and its effect on the body and other symptoms aired yesterday, Monday, March 23 at 5 pm. and online.
- Dr. Hildreth’s interview with Kara Hartnett at Nashville Post on action from leaders and guidance from state health officials on the COVID-19 outbreak resulted in this article – “Hildreth on COVID-19: ‘Millions of people can be infected’”.
- Meharry and Dr. Hildreth were also featured in these Nashville Post recent stories – COVID-19 updates: Case count slowed by lab capacity & Cooper issues stay-at-home order