Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville names new NICU Medical Director – Main Street Media of Tennessee

Appointment of Dr. Diane M. Attardi as Medical Director at Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville

Introduction

Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville has announced the appointment of Dr. Diane M. Attardi, a pediatric neonatologist affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), as the medical director for its Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and nursery. The facility cares for over 200 newborns annually.

Professional Background and Contributions

• Dr. Attardi has extensive experience serving NICU patients as both a neonatologist and NICU medical director across the Northeast region.
• She is a dedicated advocate for promoting breast milk as the optimal nutrition for all infants.
• Instrumental in establishing the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee Milk Drop Depot at Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville, providing safe, pasteurized donor human milk to vulnerable newborns.
• Member and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics with published works in neonatology.
• Mentors medical students, pediatric residents, neonatology fellows, and other healthcare trainees.

Educational and Academic Credentials

1. Undergraduate degree from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
2. Medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
3. Pediatric residency completed at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia.
4. Neonatal-perinatal fellowship completed at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.
5. Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

Collaboration and Service Excellence

Neonatology and newborn nursery services at Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville are provided by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt neonatologists have been supporting the NICU at Tennova since 1996, ensuring high standards of neonatal care.

Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The appointment and initiatives led by Dr. Attardi strongly contribute to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including:

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Enhancing neonatal care quality and promoting optimal infant nutrition through breast milk support.
• SDG 4: Quality Education – Providing mentorship and training to future healthcare professionals in neonatology.
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthening collaboration between Tennova Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to improve health outcomes for newborns.

Further Information

For more details about Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville’s Level II NICU and its collaboration with VUMC Neonatology, please visit: www.tennovaclarksville.com/neonatal-intensive-care.

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed or Connected

1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
   • The article focuses on neonatal care, promoting infant health and survival.
   • Emphasis on breast milk as the best nutrition for babies aligns with improving child health outcomes.
2. SDG 4: Quality Education
   • Mentorship and training of medical students, pediatric residents, and fellows support quality education and capacity building in healthcare.

2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs

1. SDG 3 Targets
   • Target 3.2: End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age.
   • Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including access to quality essential healthcare services.
   • Target 3.b: Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for communicable and non-communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries.
2. SDG 4 Targets
   • Target 4.3: Ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university.
   • Target 4.4: Increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment and entrepreneurship.

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied to Measure Progress

1. For SDG 3
   • Neonatal mortality rate: The article’s focus on NICU care and survival of newborns implies this indicator.
   • Proportion of newborns receiving breast milk: Promotion of breast milk and donor milk bank services relates to this indicator.
   • Coverage of essential health services: Availability of Level II NICU and specialized neonatology services at Tennova Healthcare.
2. For SDG 4
   • Number of medical students, residents, and fellows trained and mentored: The article highlights mentorship roles and clinical education.
   • Quality of medical education programs: Implied through affiliations with Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and clinical training programs.

4. Table: SDGs, Targets and Indicators

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