Catherine Sweeney

@catherinejsweeney.bsky.social

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Health reporter and All Things Considered host at WPLN. Also write about social services and lethal injection.

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SELECTION OF OFFICIAL MEDIA WITNESSES NASHVILLE – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Harold Wayne Nichols #146457. The witnesses were selected from seven applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses. The witnesses are: 1. Travis Loller - Associated Press 2. Kirsten Fiscus Bodenbach - The Tennessean 3. Steve Cavendish - Nashville Banner 4. Nicholas Hill – WDEF 5. Michelle Heron – WRCB 6. Holly Lehren – WTVF 7. Catherine Sweeney - WPLN The selection was conducted in accordance with the Rules of the Tennessee Department of Correction Adult Services Division, Chapter 0420-3-4, under the authority of TCA 40-23-116.
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On a Nature news article reporting that NIH planned to suspend subawards for foreign collaborations: "No, that's false. There's going to be a policy on tracking subawards. The NIH and the government should be able to see where the money's going." "I'm really uncomfortable with this conversation, because you're like, actually spreading rumors that you don't know anything about.... Nature also is spreading rumors. Halt foreign collaborations, that's not true." "We're working on the policy, Jocelyn. You shouldn't be reporting rumors. I know there's leaks all over here, but the leaks don't actually reflect what's happening. Don't write about rumors. It actually makes the things that you and I care about worse. Like it spreads panic." Later that day, NIH released a policy that halted future subawards to foreign scientists and said they will need to apply directly for money under a system still in development.
NSF Tennessee Total FY23 Awards: $91.2 million $61.6 million for scientific research $29.5 million to STEM education $3.5 million to Tennessee businesses e.g.: • Middle Tennessee State is establishing a comprehensive quantum center incorporating research, education, and broadening participation activities around quantum information processing Call your Senators & representative! Look up your U.S. your Senators: Representative on Marsha Blackburn: (202) 224-3344 house.gov Bill Hagerty: (202) 224-4944
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Dear Hospital Authority Board Members: I am writing to formally notify you of my decision not to seek renewal of my employment agreement as Chief Executive Officer of Nashville General Hospital (NGH)). After careful consideration, I have determined that it is in the best interest of all parties involved to allow the organization to move forward under new leadership. My departure date will be effective as of March 14, 2025. I trust that my compensation and any other obligations, as outlined in my agreement, will be fully honored as we navigate this transition. Serving this hospital has truly been a pleasure and I extend my highest compliments to the team of employees who have worked with me, over my 10-year tenure, to extend excellent healthcare to the Nashville Davidson County community. The mission "to improve the health and wellness of Nashville by providing equitable access to coordinated patient-centered care, supporting tomorrow's caregivers, and translating science into clinical practice" has been executed to its fullest. I am especially proud of the team's execution of transformational innovative interventions such as: • The Food Pharmacy • The No-wait Emergency Department • Hope Meds • Congregational Health and Education Network (CHEN) • Community Care Team All of which have contributed to extraordinary outcomes such as: • Achieving a positive Hospital Operating Margin in budget fiscal '23 -'24 for the first time • Achieving an "A" in Quality Ratings from Leapfrog • State, national, and international recognition for Innovative initiatives in patient care The achievements we have m a d e are a t e s t a m e n t to t h e hard work and dedication of t h e entire team, and I am proud of all of them for their group and individual contributions and sacrifices. The opportunity to serve this community has been incredibly rewarding. I am grateful for the support and collaboration of the hospital employees, the community, and the Board.
Tweet from Molly Jong-Fast: I don’t think the richest guy in the world should be cutting funding for cancer research. Tweet from Elon Musk: I’m not. Wtf are you talking about?
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