LMU dean starts national organization

Sandra ClarkKnox Notes

Dr. Stacy Anderson, dean of the LMU College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first president of COWBEL, an international working group founded to provide distributive/community-based learning models in veterinary medicine. Dr. John Weale, also of LMU, serves as the group’s executive director. “Our vision is that COWBEL will be the uniting organization offering off-campus rotations during the clinical year to allow for the creation and sharing of best practices,” said Anderson. More info here.

U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett will host a live, hour-long telephone town hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16. He will answer constituent questions about his legislative agenda, votes in Congress and initiatives in East Tennessee communities. To participate, call 865-217-2185 at 6 p.m. on March 16.

COVID-19 vaccination eligibility in the 89 state-managed health departments in Tennessee opens today (3/8) to those in Phase 1c including people with high-risk health conditions including pregnancy, and parents and caregivers of children with high-risk health conditions. Find providers at VaccineFinder.org.

Fort Sumter Community Cemetery has cancelled the annual meeting with the community in 2021 because of the risk of the COVID-19 virus. If anyone has questions or concerns about the cemetery, call 865-660-6949.

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