“I grew up with monuments to violence, and I really wanted monuments to care, thinking about what we value and why caregiving is what sustains us,” Gochman said. “It’s the most essential work that we as humans practice.”
MedHaul, a Memphis-based startup founded by Erica Plybeah, has raised nearly $7 million to date to expand its non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) platform. MedHaul was founded in the heart of the Memphis Medical District, inspired by Plybeah’s personal struggle to secure reliable transportation for her grandmother, a Type-2 diabetic with a double-leg amputation.
Memphis Medical District Collaborative and partners will host an inaugural celebration of National Caregivers Day on Friday, February 21 in Medical District Park. This celebration will honor those who provide care in a professional capacity and those who serve as a labor of love; caring for a loved one or loved ones dealing with a health crisis.
Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) President Rory Thomas was recently voted #1 on the Memphis Business Journal's Power 100 list, recognizing the city's most influential business leaders.
Health Sciences Park located in the heart of the Memphis Medical District is now owned by Medical District Park, LLC., a subsidiary of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC).
More than 300 shoppers braved the rain to visit the Medical District Holiday Market! The annual event offered twice the fun in 2024, doubling the number of vendors available and expanding to two locations.
Customers were able to walk between Flyway Brewing Company and Memphis Made Brewing Company to engage with more than 60 vendors, including local and national brands.
MMDC's Workforce Development team launched a new Security program this year training participants to be security officers. Hear from one of our graduates, Calvina Crutcher, about her experience and how it led her to accept a position at UTHSC.
Exciting transformations are underway in Memphis' Medical District! In this video, hear directly from some of MMDC’s champions about the incredible changes taking shape and how you can get involved in driving this momentum forward.
From well maintained sidewalks to bike lanes, your Medical District has what you need to easily walk or roll where you need to go! Learn more about the District’s walkability initiatives from MMDC’s very own Streets and Public Spaces Program Coordinator, Kirkwood Vangeli.
On this episode of "Inside the President's Office," MMDC President, Rory Thomas, sits down with local business owner and community leader Sharon Coleman. Watch our video to learn more about Sharon's involvement with Peabody Vance Neighborhood Association and why she chose the Medical District for her business, Ritzee Florist & Interior Designs.
Step inside the President's Office for a conversation between MMDC's President himself, Rory Thomas, and our Director of Workforce Strategies, Latasha Harris. During this episode Rory & Latasha give an overview of MMDC's Workforce Strategies program including a recap of our third annual Career Launch Academy which wrapped up earlier this month.
As Vice President of Operations, Keesa wears many hats such as overseeing MMDC’s Finance and Human Resources activities in addition to contributing to our organization’s development efforts. One of her favorite things to share with others about her role is the launch of our new Medical District Partnership Program!
