The TMF pleased to share this upcoming educational opportunity from the Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP), featuring TMF Medical Director Michael Baron, MD, MPH, DFASAM, as a faculty member. When a physician becomes a patient, the clinical encounter can become complex quickly. FSPHP’s new webinar, When Physicians Become Patients: Providing Care for General Medical,…
Recovery thrives when courage meets support. In observance of National Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month and National Recovery Month, we invite you to register for the 4th Annual Mental Health, Recovery, & Suicide Prevention Summit on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Sponsored by the Tennessee Medical Foundation (TMF) and the Tennessee Pharmacy Recovery Network (TPRN), this…
We are thrilled to announce the release of the first in a series of TMF videos! Our first film showcases the inspiring core of the TMF community, featuring real stories from our Professionals Health Program graduates and leadership. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a supporter of our mission, or someone looking to learn more…
The Tennessee Professional Screening Questionnaire (TN-PSQ) celebrated its sixth anniversary in February, and this month reached a milestone of assisting more than 1,000 Tennessee health professionals and learners with confidential mental health support. OVERVIEW Launched in February 2020, the TN-PSQ is a free, anonymous, and voluntary online self-screening tool designed to help clinicians identify mental…
The Caduceus Retreat is the premier annual gathering for TMF Professionals Health Program (PHP) participants and graduates. It is a unique opportunity for attendees to step away from the clinical environment and reconnect with what matters most: their health, their family, and their peers. The 39th Caduceus Retreat is scheduled for June 12-14 at the…
On February 3, 2020, the TMF launched the Tennessee Professional Screening Questionnaire (TN-PSQ) as a safe and secure mental health resource for Tennessee health professionals with the help of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Six years later, it has provided a simple anonymous self-screen and further help if desired to nearly 980 users. Here…
BRENTWOOD, TN (February 2, 2026) — The Tennessee Medical Foundation (TMF) is pleased to announce the installation of its new executive leadership and the addition of two distinguished medical professionals to its Board of Directors. Dr. Eric W. Berg, III, of Clarksville has been named Board President, succeeding Dr. Clay Runnels of Johnson City, who transitions to the role…
A message from our Executive Director At the end of our annual Caduceus Retreat last year, we were challenged by our speaker to write a letter to our future selves. I had never heard of doing this before and was intrigued. She directed us to a website that allows you to write a letter…
A new opioid prescribing education course for Tennessee prescribers — funded by a grant from Tennessee’s Opioid Abatement Council and developed by a task force that included the Tennessee Medical Foundation — is now available from the Tennessee Foundation for Quality Patient Healthcare (TFQPH), a nonprofit of the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA). The course is…
By Michael J. Baron, MD, MPH, DFASAM Medical Director Data is valuable in medicine because it empowers us to make informed evidence-based decisions that help enhance efficiency and improve outcomes. In the treatment world, outcome data is key – it shows the results of all the efforts made to bring an individual back to health…