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Welcome to the 2018 Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! Created by Belmont University and The McWhorter Society with support from the Nashville Health Care Council, a founding Hall of Fame partner, the Hall of Fame serves to honor those health care pioneers, innovators and practitioners who have contributed to Tennessee’s status as a major leader in our nation’s health care industry.

I am honored to share today’s Ceremony and Luncheon with you as we have the unique pleasure of inducting the Hall of Fame’s 2018 class, a group of honorees who have collectively built the health care industry we celebrate today. Through many years of service, education, practice and research, these seven pioneers will join the 20 individuals who have been inducted over the last four years. The careers of these health care legends span more than a century of medical and corporate accomplishments, and their commitment to health care across our state and country have impacted the lives of countless Tennesseans and Americans.

It is our privilege to honor the 2018 Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame inductees: Monroe Carell, Jr. Carol Etherington, M.S.N., R.N., F.A.A.N. John Henry Hale, M.D. Millie E. Hale Lynn Massingale, M.D. William Schaffner, M.D. Matthew Walker, Sr., M.D. The Hall of Fame’s Founding Partners could not be more pleased with the representation provided by this most deserving group, and we are grateful for your continued support as we celebrate their lives and accomplishments.

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William M. Gracey Chairman, McWhorter Society at Belmont

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Welcome to Belmont University and this year’s Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame induction ceremony!

Along with our founding partner, the Nashville Health Care Council, it is our honor today to recognize these inductees—seven health care leaders whose contributions to the health care field have enhanced the lives of countless people and helped to make our state the health care capital it has become.

We are honored that you’ve chosen to be a part of today’s celebration as we recognize these practitioners, researchers, educators, innovators and pioneers who have contributed so richly to Tennessee’s standing as our nation’s health care capital.

As an institution of higher learning offering programs in nursing, physical and occupational therapy, pharmacy, social work and health care business administration, Belmont University is committed to equipping students to skillfully and confidently meet the challenges they will face in the everchanging health care arena. We are deeply grateful for these leaders who have set such inspiring examples for our students and other health care providers.

As we celebrate the careers and achievements of these leaders today, we can be confident that their contributions in the health care field will continue to resound as others follow in their footsteps.

Thank you again for being here and joining with us as we honor these health care champions.

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Robert C. Fisher, Ph.D. President, Belmont University

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ORDER OF EVENTS OCTOBER 16, 2018 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

WELCOME ...............................................Robert C. Fisher, Ph.D., President, Belmont University HEALTH CARE BLESSING ..........................................................Belmont Student Musicians LUNCHEON EMCEE REMARKS .......................................... John Seigenthaler, Senior Counsel, Finn Partners TENNESSEE HEALTH CARE HALL OF FAME VIDEO PRESENTATION TENNESSEE HEALTH CARE HALL OF FAME AWARD PRESENTATIONS

............................................................................................................................John Seigenthaler INDUCTION .................................................................................................... Monroe Carell, Jr. INDUCTION .............................................................Carol Etherington, M.S.N., R.N., F.A.A.N. FOUNDING PARTNER REMARKS

...............................................................Hayley Hovious, President, Nashville Health Care Council ......................................................................... Thomas Burns, Ph.D., Provost, Belmont University ......................................................................... William M. Gracey, Chairman, McWhorter Society INDUCTION ............................................................. Millie E. Hale and John Henry Hale, M.D. INDUCTION ............................................................................................Lynn Massingale, M.D. MEDIA PARTNER REMARKS

......................................Michael A. Anastasi, Vice President and Editor, USA TODAY NETWORK INDUCTION ..........................................................................................William Schaffner, M.D. INDUCTION ...................................................................................... Matthew Walker, Sr., M.D. MCWHORTER SOCIETY SCHOLAR HIGHLIGHT CLOSING ......................................................................................................... John Seigenthaler

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The Ann and Monroe Carell Foundation proudly salutes its namesake and 2018 Inductee Monroe Carell, Jr. for his vision and commitment to provide extraordinary care and resources for children served at the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

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SELECTION COMMITTEE With a mission to honor men and women who have made significant contributions to the health and health care industry, the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame seeks to recognize and honor the pioneers and current leaders that have formed Tennessee’s health and heath care community and encourage future generations of health care professionals.

The Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee, comprised of health and health care leaders from across the state, selected this year’s inductees from all submitted nominations. This committee includes: Ms. Sharon A. Adkins Retired Executive Director, Tennessee Nurses Association

Mr. Robert Milton Johnson Chairman and CEO, HCA Chairman, Nashville Health Care Council

Mr. Craig Becker President, Tennessee Hospital Association

Dr. Lynn Massingale Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, TeamHealth

Dr. Wilsie S. Bishop Vice President for Health Affairs, COO, East Tennessee State University

Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin President of Medical Services and CMO, HCA

Dr. Reginald W. Coopwood President and CEO, Regional One Health

Dr. C. Wright Pinson Deputy CEO and Chief Health Systems Officer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Past Chairman, Nashville Health Care Council

Dr. William E. Evans Former CEO, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Dr. Hershel “Pat” Wall Special Assistant to the President, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Dr. Robert C. Fisher President, Belmont University

Mr. Dennis Vonderfecht Retired President and CEO, Mountain States Health Alliance

Mr. William M. Gracey Health Care Director and Advisor Chairman, The McWhorter Society Dr. Harry R. Jacobson Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Tristar Health Partners Past Chairman, The McWhorter Society

The Hall of Fame has been created by Belmont University and the McWhorter Society and is supported by the Nashville Health Care Council, a Hall of Fame Founding Partner. 

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OUR SPONSORS The Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the sponsoring organizations for this year's event. Dollars raised through sponsorship support help make the Hall of Fame possible and fund McWhorter Society scholarships that fuel the education of future Tennessee health care leaders.

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BELMONT UNIVERSITY

Belmont University, consistently ranked among the Top 10 Universities in the south region in U.S. News analysis of America’s Best Colleges, consists of more than 8,300 students who come from every state and more than 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service offering more than 90 areas of undergraduate study, 25 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees.

Built on a longstanding tradition of belief more than 125 years ago, Belmont was founded by Susan Heron and Ida Hood in 1890. Committed to educating young women of that era in a better way, Heron and Hood began the school’s belief in something greater—a core value that Belmont continually celebrates today.

Fundamentally, the University’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s ever-changing needs. With programs in health care including nursing, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, public health and a health care focused MBA, Belmont is home to hundreds of students who are actively preparing to launch careers in the health care industry. 

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• Monroe Carell, Jr.

• Lynn Massingale, M.D.

• Carol Etherington, MSN, RN, FAAN

• William Schaffner, M.D.

• John Henry Hale, M.D.

• Matthew Walker, Sr., M.D.

• Millie E. Hale

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THE MCWHORTER SOCIET Y The McWhorter Society, named in honor of late Nashville businessman, health care leader and Health Care Hall of Fame inaugural inductee Clayton McWhorter, is a Belmont University Giving Society that supports the University’s health sciences through financial support for endowed scholarships, professorships and innovative educational efforts.

The Society directly supports students through its funding of the McWhorter Scholars, a scholarship program that provides assistance to students interested in pursuing careers in health care through Belmont’s Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences and Nursing, College of Pharmacy and the Jack C. Massey College of Business.

Scholarships are awarded annually to students who exhibit great potential in the health care industry. Since its creation, more than 40 awards have been presented to students in Belmont’s Health Sciences programs.

For more information or to join The McWhorter Society, please contact Willie Young at willie.young@belmont.edu. 

McWhorter Scholar & College of Pharmacy Student Kevin Nofi addresses attendees at the 2017 Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame Luncheon & Induction Ceremony.

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Dr. Harry Jacobson (right) presents the McWhorter Society Distinguished Service Award to Gov. Winfield Dunn (left).

The McWhorter Society Distinguished Service Award was established to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the health and health care related academic programs at Belmont University. The 2018 award recipient is the Honorable Winfield Dunn.

Winfield Dunn was the 43rd Governor of Tennessee at 43-years-old and has had an impressive career in politics and health care. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Gov. Dunn earned both his Bachelor of Business Administration and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees. He went on to practice dentistry for 14 years while cultivating an interest in politics.

In 1970, Gov. Dunn became the first Republican to be elected in 50 years. He immediately sought to unify the state and recognized the need for many new state programs. He established the Departments of Economic and Community Development, General Services, Mental Health, Housing Development Authority, a statewide kindergarten for public schools and others. He left office in 1975 to serve as a vice president for HCA, a position he held for 10 years. Since 1986, he has been involved with many Tennessee business and charitable organizations.

He has been active in the Nashville Heart Association, American Cancer Society, United Way and more. News and business organizations throughout the state have three times chosen Gov. Dunn as Man of the Year. He is an active member of the McWhorter Society and was a close friend and associate of the late Dr. Richard Treadway.

Previous award recipients include Dr. Harry Jacobson, 2017, R. Clayton McWhorter, 2016, Jack O. Bovender, Jr., 2015, Dr. Richard Treadway, 2014 and Barbara Massey Rogers, 2013. 

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NASHVILLE HEALTH CARE COUNCIL The Nashville Health Care Council is a premier association of health care industry leaders working to inspire global collaboration to improve health care by serving as a catalyst for leadership and innovation.

Supported by 300 corporate members, the Council serves as a trusted source for information on trends that influence the health care industry. The organization provides members with one-of-a-kind networking opportunities and access to Nashville’s elite health care business community.

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1. Andy Slavitt, former acting administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and senior advisor, Bipartisan Policy Center, speaks at a Council event.

2. In partnership with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, Nashville Technology Council, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee HIMSS, Center for Medical Interoperability and Life Science Tennessee, the Council hosted Startup Day Nashville featuring the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and a pitch competition for local health care startup companies.

3. Council board members participated in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander and Seema Verma, administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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The Council brings together former Council Board Chairmen for an annual gathering.

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MONROE CARELL, JR.

Born and raised in Nashville, Monroe Carell, Jr. served in the United States Navy before attending Vanderbilt University. In 1959, he graduated cum laude with an electrical engineering degree and began his business career, which culminated in his role as Chairman and CEO of Nashville-based Central Parking Corporation. Carell grew the company into the largest parking management firm in the world. In 1995, it became a publicly traded company on the NYSE and in 2008, he sold his remaining interest to a private equity fund for $350 million.

Carell’s distinguished legacy throughout Nashville and beyond is not only his place on the Fortune 400 list, but his remarkable commitment to bettering his community. A prominent philanthropist, most notably in health care, Carell led the fundraising efforts for the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and for Vanderbilt’s Shape the Future campaign. Through his leadership and financial contributions, Carell raised nearly $70 million for the construction of the Children’s Hospital. He went on to raise $1.75 billion for the university campaign, surpassing the campaign’s original goal of $1.25 billion.

Dedicated to creating a world class hospital focusing on the very best care for children was a personal mission for Carell. He visited many of the top children’s hospitals in the country and worked with the leadership of Vanderbilt University Medical Center to design and create a place that would draw top doctors and specialists. He also met with the architects and family advisory groups to help create an atmosphere of family-centered care.

Among Carell’s many accolades include The Joe Kraft Humanitarian Award, the Tennessee Hospital Association Meritorious Service Award and in 1999 he was awarded the Starlight Children’s Foundation of New York “Many Faces of Starlight” award. He was honored by Easter Seals in 2008 as “Nashvillian of the Year.” Colleagues say Carell fostered a culture of genuine caring at the hospital, inspiring others to give of their time and energy.

A dedicated philanthropist, successful entrepreneur and altruistic community member, Monroe Carell, Jr. is a 2018 inductee of the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. 

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CAROL ETHERINGTON

Cambodia, 1980

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After growing up in the midst of a multi-generational family anchored in neighborhoods filled with history and diversity, Carol Etherington earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Catherine Spalding College in Louisville before going on to attend graduate school at Vanderbilt University.

While in graduate school, Ms. Etherington did her practicum placement with the police department and saw many things she hoped to impact. Upon graduation, she launched her career in one of the reportedly poorest counties in North America—an opportunity she says resulted in some of the richest experiences of her life.

As a young professional, Ms. Etherington established the Victim Intervention Program and worked alongside detectives assigned to sexual assault and domestic violence cases. Still in existence today, the program provides crisis counseling to victims of violent crimes. Further noticing the needs of emergency professionals, Ms. Etherington went on to plan and direct the Police Advocacy Support Service, a program that supported police officers during their service to the city. Throughout her 20+ year career with the Davidson County Police Department, Carol Etherington impacted the lives of countless victims and their families thanks to her dedicated belief that some things, including human rights and dignity, cannot be compromised.

But her work with the community didn’t end in Nashville, or even in Tennessee. Ms. Etherington went on to continue her work abroad. After realizing the prevalence of rape throughout the war-ravaged country of Bosnia, Ms. Etherington dedicated her time to working with thousands traumatized by war. She went on to travel throughout 10 other countries with Doctors Without Borders and became President of the organization, the only nurse to ever earn the title in the United States.

Reflecting on her full career, Ms. Etherington takes special notice of the lessons she’s been afforded from sitting on the “front row of life” as she worked with survivors of crime, disaster, war and conflict across counties, countries and continents. She is especially grateful for her husband Stan and the "team approach" they have adopted which continues to support her global efforts.

A passionate advocate, dedicated change agent and professional role model, Carol Etherington is a 2018 inductee of the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. 

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Dr. John Henry Hale graduated from Walden University and MeHarry Medical College while Mille E. Hale, his wife, was a graduate of Fisk’s Normal School and the Graduate School for Nurses in New York City. When Mrs. Hale returned to Nashville, she saw a need for additional health care services for African American patients who, at that time, could not be treated at “white” institutions. In 1916, Dr. and Mrs. Hale opened the second floor of their home as the Millie E. Hale Hospital.

Starting as a 12-bed facility, the hospital eventually grew to become the Hale’s entire home and included 75 beds with a solarium, laboratory, maternity ward, operating room and sterilizing rooms.

More than 4,000 patients from Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas and Tennessee were treated there. Soon after, the couple opened a community center at the hospital that included a prenatal and infant clinic and a free dispensary and clinic for adults. Activities included health classes, provision of food and shelter, a boys and girls club and foster care services.

Mrs. Hale was the hospital’s head administrator and chief nurse, as well as secretary and treasurer for the board of directors. She was commended by leading surgeons in the country for her uniquely designed sanitation system. She also started a training center for nurses that went on to earn recognition by the American College of Surgeons.

Throughout his successful career, Dr. Hale served as President of the Board of Directors of the Millie E. Hale Hospital and Professor of Clinical Medicine and Surgery and Chief of Staff at Meharry. After the hospital’s closing, he went on to become Chair of the Department of Surgery at the College. A dedicated physician, he believed in continued improvement and would often visit the Mayo Clinic and larger institutions each year to foster his medical knowledge.

Health care pioneers, innovative practitioners and social justice advocates, Dr. John Henry & Millie Hale are 2018 inductees of the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. 

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After earning his Bachelor of Science from Tennessee Wesleyan College and his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, Dr. Lynn Massingale completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.

Just one year later, in 1979, Dr. Massingale noticed that hospitals in the area were struggling to staff their emergency departments. As a creative solution, he went on to co-found and launch the predecessor to what is now known as TeamHealth, an organization he led as CEO until 2009 when he moved to his current position as Executive Chairman.

Known as a major influencer in the emergency medicine field, Dr. Massingale’s extensive career has helped develop an entire industry—the outsourcing of staffing and management of emergency medicine, hospitalist, anesthesiology and other hospital-based services to expert third parties.

Under his leadership, TeamHealth completed its successful IPO in 2009 and LBO in 2017. Forever committed to patient safety, Dr. Massingale also led TeamHealth in launching the nation's largest Patient Safety Organization in 2014, an initiative that assists hospitals and health care providers in ensuring safety among their patient populations.

But TeamHealth’s impact hasn’t simply been among hospital and health care providers. The organization is dedicated to assisting the larger community when crisis hits. During hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and in the aftermath of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, TeamHealth clinicians and administrative teams provided critical responses to those impacted.

Outside of his role with TeamHealth, Dr. Massingale is incredibly involved in the community including his service in many volunteer roles. As Chairman of the National Emergency Department Practice Management Association and Director of Emergency Medical Services for Tennessee, Dr. Massingale worked diligently to upgrade ambulance services across the state, broadening the scope of practice for paramedics in their field. He also has served on the boards of Tennessee Wesleyan College and Drayer Physical Therapy and currently serves on the boards of the Nashville Health Care Council, Himagine Solutions, Health Outcomes Performance Company and TeamHealth, where he is Chairman.

A successful entrepreneur, dedicated physician and generous humanitarian, Dr. Lynn Massingale is a 2018 inductee of the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. 

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WILLIAM SCHAFFNER

After receiving his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College and completing his residency, Dr. William Schaffner was invited to join the Vanderbilt faculty, ultimately becoming a professor and chairing the Department of Preventive Medicine. Since then, for more than 40 years, Dr. Schaffner has been nationally recognized as an advocate for the use of vaccines to provide a healthier lifespan from infancy through senior citizenship. A special promoter of adult vaccination, Dr. Schaffner has defended and explained vaccines through his extensive research of the topic.

A renowned teacher at the bedside, podium and in front of a camera, Dr. Schaffner has completed hundreds of interviews with national and international media. He is dedicated to educating the public about infectious diseases and their prevention and has been an ambassador for the excellence of medicine in Tennessee to the nation.

Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Schaffner has worked to elevate Tennessee’s reputation as a national leader in infectious diseases and public health. He was one of the nation’s pioneers of comprehensive infection control programs in hospitals, removing the once-serious threat of admitted patients acquring infection. His Tennessee program went on to become a standard of excellence nationwide, thereby assuring advanced patient safety around the world.

Beyond his work with infectious disease, Dr. Schaffner has continued to be a voice for the voiceless, as it was his research publication that catalyzed the passage of childhood car restraint laws in all other 49 states. This commitment to public safety assisted in saving countless lives and preventing serious injuries among young children.

But Dr. Schaffner’s work is not limited to patients throughout American hospitals. Currently, he is working with veterinarians at Tennessee’s Elephant Sanctuary to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis in captive elephants worldwide. He also co-chairs the Scientific Advisory Board of the Agence de Médecine Préventive, among other organizations and has received countless accolades and awards for his extensive work throughout the world.

A decorated physician, dedicated public servant and accomplished researcher, Dr. William Schaffner is a 2018 inductee of the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. 

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One of the most prominent African American doctors in the United States in the 20th century, Dr. Matthew Walker began his medical profession with residencies at Hubbard Hospital of Meharry Medical College and Freedman Hospital of Howard University. A dedicated student throughout school, Dr. Walker received one of the two highest scores on his Surgery Board exams.

In 1955, he became one of the first African Americans voted into the Nashville Academy of Medicine, and in 1961, he was named to the Board of Hospital Commissioners of Nashville General Hospital. Soon after, he founded the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center, Inc. (MWCHC) in Nashville, Tennessee. Funding for MWCHC came from a direct request Dr. Walker sent to President Nixon who later honored Dr. Walker for his contributions to health care in Tennessee. He also began Meharry Medical College’s surgical residency program.

Dr. Walker is credited for training half of the African American physicians in the United States at the time of his death—many of whom are still practicing. His meticulous attention to surgical techniques, respect and care for patients and his open manner with students made him very popular.

During his four-decade long career at Meharry, Dr. Walker was revered as one of the best professors and mentors, evidenced in the fact that more than 70 former students created the Annual Matthew Walker Surgical Symposium in his honor. The Symposium is currently in its 39th year of existence.

The American Journal of Surgery cited him in 1998 as one of seven exemplary African American surgeons. Editor emeritus of the Journal of the National Medical Association Dr. W. Montague Cobb wrote, “During the 28 years this writer edited the Journal... it was possible to pay tribute to many outstanding figures...at Meharry. Yet, none stands taller than Matthew Walker. His stature will grow in the lengthening corridors of time—we shall not see his like again.”

A lifelong educator, innovative physician and committed public servant, Dr. Matthew Walker is a 2018 inductee of the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. 

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R I C H A R D T R E A D WAY Dr. Richard Treadway, past chairman of the McWhorter Society at Belmont, graduated from Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt School of Medicine and completed a psychiatry residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He also received his MBA from Belmont’s Massey School of Business and served as a longtime member of The Massey Graduate School’s Board of Advisors.

In 1996, Dr. Treadway co-founded Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. and served as its chairman until 2000. In 1998, along with Clayton McWhorter, he founded Medical Properties of America, Inc., a medical real estate corporation.

During his successful career, Dr. Treadway was appointed commissioner of mental health for Tennessee by Governor Winfield Dunn and served as commissioner under Governor Lamar Alexander. Additionally, he served as chairman of the Tennessee State Health Planning and Resources Development Authority, medical director of HCA’s Parthenon Pavilion and vice president for psychiatric operations of the Tennessee division of HCA. Dr. Treadway also served as a clinical associate for the National Institute of Mental Health and was appointed to the National Advisory Mental Health Council by President Nixon.

Along with his academic and business accomplishments, Dr. Treadway was a dedicated philanthropist.

He was among the founders of the Canby Robinson Society that honors and encourages financial support for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He also served in numerous board positions including Cumberland Heights Foundation and the Metropolitan Hospital Authority. In 2012, Dr. Treadway was instrumental in founding Belmont’s McWhorter Society which supports the institution’s health sciences by providing scholarships and program support. Dr. Treadway was also the driving force behind the creation of the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. 

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A LOOK BACK The Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame inducted six members, who joined the Hall of Fame’s 14 honorees, at a luncheon ceremony held at Belmont University on Tuesday, October 17, 2017.

The event, hosted by John Seigenthaler, Jr., included a musical blessing by a group of Belmont students, an opportunity for each inductee to be recognized from the stage with an acceptance speech, a series of videos that honored the year’s class and a special presentation by a McWhorter Society scholarship recipient, the scholarship program supported by event funds.

These six inductees—Dr. Dorothy Lavinia Brown, Dr. William H. Frist, Joel C. Gordon, Dr. Harry R. Jacobson, Dr. Stanford Moore and Dr. Donald P. Pinkel—created the foundation for health care across our state and together, formed the industry we celebrate today. 

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1. Lola Denise Brown accepts the award for her mother DR. DOROTHY LAVINIA BROWN , the first female African American surgeon in the South and a longtime practitioner and professor.

2. D R. WILLIAM H. FRIST , former U.S. Senator, Majority Leader and the first heart and lung transplant surgeon at Vanderbilt, accepts his award.

3. Health care veteran and businessman who introduced physician ownership/joint ventures as a business structure, JOEL C. GORDON accepts his Hall of Fame honor.

4. Former CEO of Vanderbilt Medical Center and physician DR. HARRY R. JACOBSON accepts his award from the Hall of Fame.

5. Director of the University School of Nashville Vincent Durnan accepts the award for DR. STANFORD MOORE, a Nobel Prize winning biochemist and longtime scientist and researcher.

6. Virgil Holder, Director of St. Jude Liaison Office at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital accepted the Hall of Fame induction award for DR. DONALD P. PINKEL , the first Director and CEO of St. Jude. 

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Massey Graduate School of Business, McWhorter Society Scholarship Recipient, Health Care Designer at Earl Swensson Associates, LLC (ESa) What would you like to say to your scholarship supporters?

I’m so grateful for everything that has been done to make the Nashville community a better place, and I’m so fortunate to be part of the Belmont family. This scholarship inspires me to work my hardest towards attaining my life goals.

"An ancient Chinese proverb says it all,'We are sitting in the shade today because someone planted the trees a long time ago.'”

What are your long-term goals? My goal as a health care designer and architect is to design customized health care facilities and campuses that help health care systems function to the best of their ability. I continue to advocate for a lean approach to design and delivery that helps minimize costs and maximize patient and staff experiences.

What made you choose Belmont? Belmont provides an education that is global in focus and will better position me to provide innovative design solutions that anticipate future health care needs. Additionally, the Massey School provides courses that are both accessible and affordable for the working professional. 

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SHEKINAH GLORY BAUM

College of Pharmacy, Acadia McWhorter Society Scholarship Recipient What will you do after graduation? I plan to pursue a postgraduate pharmacy residency in pain management and palliative care to help improve patients’ quality of life. Someday, I hope to author a book centered on the importance of empathetic communication with patients.

How does this scholarship assist your educational goals? I’m very active in Belmont’s chapter of the American Pharmacists Association’s Academy of Student Pharmacists as I’ve served as our Policy Vice President. This scholarship affords me the funds to travel to and represent Belmont Student Pharmacists at our House of Delegate meetings throughout the year.

Why Belmont? Belmont’s sense of community is unique— I experienced it as an undergraduate student and have continued to experience it in Pharmacy School. The University’s faculty involvement is exceptional and made my decision to pursue my Doctorate of Pharmacy at Belmont a simple one. 

"It’s simple to choose a career path, but what inspires me to work hard every day is knowing I’m able to make a positive difference in the lives of so many patients."

RAEGYN SMIDA

College of Health Sciences and Nursing, HCA McWhorter Society Scholarship Recipient What would you like to say to your scholarship supporters? Thank you! This scholarship helps decrease the burden of paying for my education and motivates me to continue working hard towards pursuing my dreams. It’s such a blessing!

"I am so passionate about women’s health—I want to care for women like the ones who raised me."

Why do you hope to do after graduation? I see myself continuing on to medical school and becoming an obstetrician-gynecologist. It’s my dream to run my own practice someday! 

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We thank you for your vision, leadership and generosity. Your commitment to enhancing healthcare has made a tremendous difference in Middle Tennessee and beyond.

Monroe Carell, Jr.

Carol Etherington, MSN, RN, FAAN

William Schaffner, MD

Right here for almost 75 years.

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Recognizing the People and Organizations Keeping Tennessee Healthy We’re grateful to be part of this community — helping friends and neighbors like you get and stay healthy. And we’ll be right here by your side when it matters most.

Honored to support the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.

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JOHN SEIGENTHALER John Seigenthaler, Finn Partners Senior Counsel, is an awardwinning communications professional and recognized as one of the most skilled storytellers in the broadcast industry. He helps clients tell their stories, creating visual and thought-provoking narratives that positively impact target audiences. Seigenthaler, a former NBC News anchor, develops strategic communications plans for corporations and high profile C-level executives. His expertise spans crisis communications, social media strategy, media interview direction/training and video production.

Seigenthaler is a former partner at Seigenthaler Public Relations, now DVL Seigenthaler, a Finn Partners Company. As an award winning journalist, Seigenthaler anchored NBC Nightly News Weekend Edition for almost a decade and appeared on Meet The Press, Dateline, TODAY, MSNBC, CNBC and Discovery Channel. He also worked at KOMO TV (ABC) in Seattle, WKRN TV (ABC) and WSMV TV (NBC) in Nashville.

He is a member of the Newseum Board and Newseum Institute Board, the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors and Duke University Alumni Magazine Advisory Board. Seigenthaler is an RFK Journalism Award judge and a member of the Public Relations Society of America. He is a graduate of Duke University. 

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MUSICAL GUESTS Born and raised in Nashville, Bren Joy never sang until he came to Belmont. Now, 3 years later, he’s found his passion and cannot see life without it. Calling himself a “sponge,” Joy enjoys studying all musical genres. Most recently, he was chosen as one of the artists for Belmont’s Commercial Music Showcase and is ecstatic to see where he’ll go next. He’s thankful to God for each step he’s been given.

Jackson Mayhall is a junior electric and upright bassist from Franklin, Tennessee studying commercial music at Belmont with talents ranging from live performance to session work and teaching. He has worked with several artists and bands in the Nashville area, including the Fisk University Jazz Ensemble, R&B/ soul group The Broomestix and last year’s winner of the Belmont University Christian Showcase, David Dennis.

Before attending Belmont University, Colton Ford could be found playing at music festivals and blues clubs around Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. His personal style and natural inclinations fall within the iconic music of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Ford describes his approach as, “creating music that people look forward to seeing live on a Friday night.” He is currently a freshman at Belmont pursuing a degree in commercial music with an emphasis in electric guitar.

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Jack O. Bovender, Jr. Retired Chairman and CEO, Hospital Corporation of America

William H. Frist, M.D. First heart and lung transplant surgeon at Vanderbilt; Former U.S. Senator and Majority Leader

Harry R. Jacobson, M.D.

Dorothy Lavinia Brown, M.D. First female African American surgeon in the South; Longtime practitioner and professor

Stanley Cohen, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University

Henry W. Foster, Jr., M.D., FACOG

Ernest W. Goodpasture, M.D.

Professor Emeritus & Former Dean, Meharry Medical College; Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vanderbilt University

Thomas F. Frist, Jr., M.D. Co-Founder, HCA

Joel C. Gordon

Thomas F. Frist, Sr., M.D. Co-Founder, HCA

Frank S. Groner, LL.D.

Physician, Pathologist, Professor

47-year health care veteran; Introduced physician ownership/joint ventures as a business structure

President Emeritus, Baptist Memorial Hospital

Donald P. Pinkel, M.D.

Jack C. Massey

R. Clayton McWhorter

Stanford Moore, Ph.D.

Co-Founder, HCA

Co-Founder, HealthTrust and Clayton Associates

Nobel Prize winning biochemist; Longtime scientist and researcher

First Director and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.

Mildred T. Stahlman, M.D.

Paul E. Stanton, Jr., M.D.

Danny Thomas

Former U.S. Surgeon General

Pediatrician, Pathologist, Professor

President Emeritus, East Tennessee State University; Professor Emeritus of Surgery, East Tennessee State University

Colleen Conway Welch, Ph.D., CNM, FAAN, FACNM

Physician, entrepreneur and investor; Former CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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ACKNOWLE DG M E NTS The Hall of Fame team would like to offer a special thank you to the following individuals who helped give life to this important initiative.

2018 SELECTION COMMITTEE:

ORIGINAL FOUNDING COMMITTEE:

Ms. Sharon A. Adkins Mr. Craig Becker Dr. Wilsie S. Bishop Dr. Reginald W. Coopwood Dr. William E. Evans Dr. Robert C. Fisher Mr. William M. Gracey Dr. Harry R. Jacobson Mr. Robert Milton Johnson Dr. Lynn Massingale Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin Dr. C. Wright Pinson Dr. Hershel “Pat” Wall Mr. Dennis Vonderfecht

Mr. William F. Carpenter, III Ms. Yolanda Chesley Dr. Robert C. Fisher Mr. Landon Gibbs Mr. William M. Gracey Mr. Caleb Graves Dr. William Hinds Ms. Hayley Hovious Ms. Jamie Lee Ms. Janet McDonald Dr. Bethel Thomas Ms. Caroline Young Mr. Willie Young

Special thanks: We wish to recognize and thank the late Dr. Richard Treadway for laying the initial framework and providing the visionary conceptualization for the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame.

STEERING COMMITTEE:

Ms. Pat Ball Dr. Henry Foster Mr. William M. Gracey Dr. Phil Johnston Ms. Jamie Lee Ms. Paula Lovell Ms. Katie Schlacter Ms. Joyce Searcy Ms. Tish Towns Mr. Roy Vaughn

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A special thank you goes to HCA/TriStar Health and the Ann and Monroe Carell Foundation. The generosity of these companies helped make the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony possible and is supporting endowed scholarships at Belmont Unviersity. These scholarships will help numerous students pursue careers in the health and health care industry for years to come.

The Ann and Monroe Carell Foundation

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K E Y D AT E S A N D D E A D L I N E S Next year’s celebration of Tennessee’s finest health care leaders will continue to be even bigger than this year’s—make plans to be involved! Nominate a worthy Tennessean, sponsor the Induction Ceremony and Luncheon or plan to attend. Below are key dates for the 2019 class. Visit tnhealthcarehall.com throughout the year for updates.

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Nominations open for 2019 inductee class at tnhealthcarehall.com FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Nomination submission deadline for the 2019 Hall of Fame class MAY 2019

Inductees announced at McWhorter Society Luncheon at Belmont University AUGUST 1, 2019

Induction Ceremony and Luncheon individual tickets on sale SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Induction Ceremony and Luncheon sponsorship deadline OCTOBER 2, 2019

Individual ticket deadline OCTOBER 2019

Induction Ceremony and Luncheon at Belmont University

For information about being a sponsor of the 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon, please contact Belmont University at 615.460.6434 or email tnhealthcarehall@belmont.edu.

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