The Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame announces its inaugural induction ceremony and luncheon, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m. in Belmont University's Curb Event Center.
With a mission to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the health and health care industry, the Hall of Fame seeks to recognize and honor the pioneers and current leaders that have formed Tennessee's health and health care community and encourage future generations of health care professionals.
Created by Belmont University and Belmont's McWhorter Society with the support of the Nashville Health Care Council, a founding partner, the Hall of Fame announced its eight inaugural inductees at an event in May. These individuals include:
Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Jr: Physician and flight surgeon in U.S. Air Force, co-founder, past chairman and CEO of Hospital Corporation of America, co-founder of China Healthcare, Corporation, member of National Healthcare Hall of Fame;
Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr.: Cardiologist and internist, founder of Park View Hospital, co-founder of Hospital Corporation of America;
Dr. Ernest William Goodpasture: Pathologist and physician, past dean of Vanderbilt School of Medicine, past director of Armed Forces Institute of Pathology;
Jack C. Massey: co-founder of Hospital Corporation of America, founder and past board member of Baptist Hospital;
R. Clayton McWhorter: Pharmacist and co-founder of HealthTrust and Clayton Associates, past president and CEO of Hospital Corporation of America, Lifetime Achievement Award from Federation of American Health Systems recipient;
Dr. David Satcher: 16th U.S. Surgeon General, past director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and past president of Meharry Medical College and Morehouse School of Medicine;
Dr. Mildred T. Stahlman: Pediatrician and pathologist, founder of the country’s first modern neonatology intensive care unit, pioneered the use of respiratory therapy on infants with damaged lungs, past president of the American Pediatric Society, Distinguished Alumna of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; and
Danny Thomas: Founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and ALSAC
“We are honored to celebrate the upcoming induction of the leaders who have contributed to the success and growth of Tennessee’s booming health care industry. As an educational institution with ever-growing programs in the health care sector, we are exceedingly grateful for the work done by the inaugural inductees,” Belmont University President Dr. Bob Fisher said. “As we commemorate the University’s 125th year and continue to celebrate our ‘belief in something greater’,’ it is only fitting that we look back on those who have paved the way by establishing innovations in health care across our city and state. We are honored to join in acknowledging the practitioners, researchers, educators, innovators and pioneers who have contributed to Tennessee’s status as our nation’s health care capital.”
The induction ceremony will feature acceptance speeches from a number of inductees, both in person or by video. For more information on the Hall of Fame, click here.