Clarksville Artist Terri Jordan Exhibits New Work at Roxy Regional Theatre
April 2, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation has awarded nearly $15,000 to the Austin Peay State University Foundation through the Matthew Walker Grant for the 10th consecutive year. The funding will benefit the APSU School of Nursing.
Austin Peay State University Nursing Faculty members Dr. Doris Davenport, Dr. Patty Orr and Dr. Shondell Hickson. (APSU)
Frazier Allen: The New Disruptors of Old Age
September 8, 2016
Nashville, TN – The traditional wisdom among Silicon Valley’s youthful technorati is to design for what you know—texting your friends in Europe for free (WhatsApp), renting out your bedroom to make extra cash (Airbnb), finding a romantic partner without leaving your house (Tinder). But a handful of entrepreneurs are now looking beyond the millennial market to reach a new demographic with their own needs — baby boomers.
“You’ve got all these 20-something engineering types who are beginning to realize there are older adults who can make use of these products to promote health and well-being,” said Andrew Scharlach, Professor of Aging at the University of California, Berkeley. “What we are beginning to see is the marriage of product developers with the end users that they previously had not been aware of.”
From smart phones to smart homes, emerging technology is changing the way Americans approach aging — and Baby Boomers welcome the advances.
APSU nursing faculty presents at international conference in South Africa
August 27, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Three Austin Peay State University School of Nursing professors traveled to South Africa earlier this summer to speak about their research at the 27th Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress.
The congress, with more than 800 nurse researchers from 33 different countries, is the largest nursing research event in the world.
(L to R) Dr. Amy Hamlin, Dr. Shondell Hickson and Dr. Patty Orr.
Clarksville’s Garrett Allen raises money for JDRF to help find a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
August 18, 2016
Clarksville, TN – This summer, Garrett Allen’s All- Star baseball team won the 8 year old TN Little League state tournament.
It was a lot of fun and all the boys were very excited to get their championship medals. Garrett wore his every day for about two weeks. Nothing slows this kid down. Not even Type 1 Diabetes!
Garrett Allen
Austin Peay State University names nursing floor after Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation
November 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – A few years ago, Kristin Meeks was worried about her future. The Austin Peay State University student worked two jobs to help pay for school, but she’d need more free time if she wanted to enroll in APSU’s prestigious School of Nursing.
“Nursing is my calling because I’ve always been drawn to science and to helping people,” she said. “But the program is really demanding, so you don’t have a lot of extra time to work.”
APSU officially names nursing floor of the McCord Building after Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation.
Clarskville Parks and Recreation’s Tai Chi for Arthritis will be starting again soon
August 6, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Another session of Tai Chi will begin on August 11th at the Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road. There are a total of 8 one-hour long sessions included in the program. Tai Chi will take place on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, August 11th through September 29th.
Tai Chi involves stretching and different chair exercises. Improved balance, increased flexibility, and reduced stress are benefits you can receive from participating. [Read more]
Diabetes, Cardiovascular-Disease Patients should pursue regular hearing checks
October 7, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The prevalence of hearing loss increases with every decade of age and is closely tied to several ailments, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
A 2008 study by the National Institutes of Health revealed that hearing loss is about twice as common in those with diabetes compared to those without, and a 2005 Harvard study found that hearing loss occurs about 54% more often in those with heart disease compared to the general population.
Dr. LeJeune of the Center for Audiology administering a hearing test.
Help Clarksville’s Garrett find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes
August 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – A few weeks ago my family participated in JDRF Children’s Congress 2013 in Washington, D.C. where we met with our elected officials to ask for their support in finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes. There are some amazing developments focused on both a cure and treatment.
My 5 year old son, Garrett, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 21 months old. Earlier this year Garrett began using an insulin pump that replaces the need for multiple shots each day. The insulin pump was developed as a direct result of support for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and the technology helps regulate his blood glucose level.
Kleeman Community Center hosts first-ever Diabetes Awareness Expo, November 19th
November 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, will be hosting the first-ever Diabetes Awareness Expo on November 19th from noon to 6:00pm.
This event will feature representatives from the healthcare community offering advice to those living with diabetes and their loved ones. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 11th, 2012
November 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Aqua Zumba instructor wanted
- School is out, come play!
- Diabetes Awareness Expo
- Young Champions Cheerleading
- Christmas on the Cumberland Activities Scheduled
- Heritage Park Skatepark temporarily closed
