TMAA Health Promotions

Stop America's Violence Everywhere (S.A.V.E.)

In 1995, the AMA Alliance dedicated the second Wednesday of every October to "SAVE Today" which later became SAVE Day -- a day to reach out to schools and civic organizations with interactive, educational activities that reinforce the non-violence message. We need to communicate to everyone that violence in this country is not acceptable. We need to reach students early and given them an opportunity to make different choices.

We see violence everywhere; in the homes, schools, streets, and media. The incidence in violence is escalating with children being bullied on the way to school, in the classrooms, and on the school yards. Domestic violence is rampant in Tennessee and this state ranks fifth in the nation with deaths of women by their husbands.

Bedford County Mayor Eugene Ray signed a proclamation for SAVE Day, October 12, 2011. The proclamation signed by Mayor Ray was to make people aware of this problem.

Brenda Monajjem, County Mayor Eugene Ray, Barbara Blanton.
Brenda and Barbara are members of the Bedford County Medical Association Alliance.

iKeep Safe (Internet Safety)

The Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe), established in 2005, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit international alliance of more than 100 policy leaders, educators, law enforcement members, technology experts, public health experts and advocates. The Coalition (which includes both the AMA and the Alliance) is a partnership of governors, first spouses, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporate sponsors determined to protect children from the growing threat of Internet predators. For resources and information on how you can become involved visit the AMA Allliance or ikeepsafe.org

TMAA Philanthropic Fund

The TMA Alliance (TMAA) supports its county affiliates in their efforts to improve the health of Tennesseans through state health grants awarded annually. Our physician partners in TMA contribute $10,000. The TMAA Philanthropic Fund oversees the dispersal of the grant funds. Alliance members create and execute the Health Projects. Applications for the 2012-2013 TMAA Health Grants will be due on March 1, 2012. For more information, contact TMAA Vice President of Health Promotions, Kalpana Gowda

The following Health Grants were awarded at the TMAA Annual Meeting on April 15-16, 2011:

Chattanooga/Hamilton County

"Hands are not for Hitting Preschool Program",- part of the AMAA Stop America's Violence Everywhere (SAVE) program, which would reach between 1,500 - 2,000 preschool children; grant amount: $2,000.

Knoxville Academy of Medicine Alliance

SAVE (Stop America's Violence Everywhere) materials - Literature and materials purchased from the AMAA will be distributed to 40 Knox County Schools reaching approximately 9,000 elementary students; grant amount: $1,500.

Nashville Academy of Medicine Alliance

"Fight a Fever" - this project services 200 families in need of medical supplies and non-prescriptive medication for monitoring and control of fever symptoms. This program would be implemented through the Faith Family Clinic, which provides primary health care for the working uninsured and their families. Each package is labeled "Provided by the TMA, TMAA and NAMA"; grant amount: $1,840.

Washington-Unicoi-Johnson County Medical Alliance

Purchase of equipment for the Johnson City Downtown Clinic to use in at least four migrant camp mobile clinics each summer and at local health fairs. Equipment includes an oto-opthalmoscope and a Colestech LDX; grant amount: $3,510.

West Tennessee Consolidated Medical Assembly Alliance

“Did You Know? Nutrition Fact Sheet” will be purchased and given to the Coordinated School Health Administrator in the counties that are part of our Alliance. These colorful 4-page flyers are a tool for school age children to learn about healthy eating and exercise. Grant amount: $1,350.

Member-at-Large

Beth Kasper, Member-at-Large, Clarksville, TN, Meals at Brandon Hill Youth Heritage Garden. The grant was given to Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society to help teach at-risk children and teens how to grow a garden, maintain a healthy weight and provide healthy meals for participants; grant amount: $1,800.

The TMAA is grateful to the TMA for its $10,000 donation to the TMAA Philanthropic Fund, making these grants possible. We are well aware of the health issues that face Tennesseans and that we rank 47th in obesity. The TMAA is here to help the TMA in any way possible to help educate Tennesseans to live healthier lives. We want to continue to live up to our mission statement!

Suzy Smith & Mona Copeland, VP Health Promotions 2010-11

Click here for the 2011-12 grant form and instructions.
Click here for the 2011-12 Philanthropic Fund Health Grants Payment Request Form.