Nashville Clinic Helps Residents Replace Medication Lost During Outages

Nashville General Hospital opens clinic to replace refrigerated medicines like insulin for those impacted by power losses.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 11:15am

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Nashville General Hospital has established a temporary clinic to help residents replace refrigerated medications, such as insulin, that were lost during recent power outages in the area. The clinic will be open on Monday, February 2nd from 10am to 2pm, and residents are advised to bring their photo ID, insurance card, and current medication list.

Why it matters

Power outages can be especially disruptive for those who rely on refrigerated medications, as the loss of power can render those medicines unusable. This clinic provides a vital service to the community by ensuring residents have access to replacement medications during this difficult time.

The details

The clinic is located within Nashville General Hospital and will be staffed by the hospital's Internal Medicine Clinic. Residents should enter through the main hospital entrance, follow signs to the Internal Medicine Clinic, and check in at the front desk, letting the receptionist know they are there to see Lisa Bolton. Attendees can park in the garage across the street and have their parking tickets validated.

  • The clinic will be open on Monday, February 2, 2026 from 10am to 2pm.

The players

Nashville General Hospital

A public hospital serving the Nashville community, known for its commitment to providing care to underserved populations.

Kyonzté Toombs

The Chair of the Nashville Metropolitan Minority Caucus, which helped coordinate the establishment of the medication replacement clinic.

Dr. Veronica Elders

The Interim CEO of Nashville General Hospital, who worked with the Minority Caucus to set up the clinic.

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What they’re saying

“I'm always thankful for Nashville General Hospital and its longstanding relationship with the Minority Caucus and its commitment to our community. Thank you to Interim CEO Dr. Veronica Elders and her staff for stepping up to serve our neighbors in need.”

— Kyonzté Toombs, Chair, Nashville Metropolitan Minority Caucus

The takeaway

This clinic demonstrates Nashville General Hospital's dedication to supporting vulnerable members of the community, especially during times of crisis when access to critical medications is disrupted. It's a model of how hospitals can partner with local organizations to quickly mobilize and provide essential services.