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College of Health Professions Launches Program to Mentor Students on Health Career Paths

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Health Professions recently launched the 2024 Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) National Ambassadors Program, an initiative to connect students with mentors in the fields of medical laboratory science, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The HCOP National Ambassadors Program is made possible through a $3.2 million award… Read More


Children with Sickle Cell Disease Need Vision Exams as Often as Adults, Researchers Find

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Researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have conducted a study to uncover more about sickle cell disease and its impact on vision in children. They found one in three children with sickle cell disease had retinopathy, damage to the retina because of disease. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red… Read More


College of Dentistry’s Growing Impact Showcased in 2024 Dentistry Magazine

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The Winter 2024 issue of the College of Dentistry Magazine highlights how the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Dentistry is increasing its impact by training more students, treating more patients, and opening new clinics across the state. Master’s Degree Opens Doors Learn how a master’s degree from the College of Dentistry has… Read More


Running Mom: Young Patients Inspire Nurse to Pursue Marathons

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As a young nurse at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Christina Wills, DNP, began running to support her patients in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. She never really expected to become a dedicated marathon runner. “My commitment to my patients and their families sparked my love for running. The most recent St. Jude Memphis… Read More


Delta Dental of Tennessee Building Wins Best Large Renovation in 2024 Building Memphis Awards

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When the ribbon was cut last April during the grand opening of the new Delta Dental of Tennessee Building at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, it ushered in a new day for the oral health of the people of Tennessee. More than a location for Tennessee’s future dentists to study and… Read More


Chattanooga Research Team Plays Pivotal Role in International Study of AI-Guided Colonoscopy System

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Researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Chattanooga were part of a major multicenter international study just published in the journal Lancet Digital Health. The study evaluated the effectiveness of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) system for detecting polyps in screening and surveillance colonoscopy. Arslan Kahloon, MD, associate professor and… Read More


State of the University Presentation Advances Statewide Vision and Momentum

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is “building into the future” with statewide academic, clinical, research, and community partnerships, as it strives to improve the health of all Tennesseans, Chancellor Peter Buckley, MD, said in his recent State of the University presentation.  Tennessee ranks among the least-healthy states in America in lifestyle habits, overall… Read More


Hamilton Eye Institute Lions Club to Host 7th Annual Race for Sight 5K

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The Hamilton Eye Institute Lions Club at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is hosting their 7th-annual Brad Baker Honorary Race for Sight 5K on Saturday, March 2, at 9 a.m. The race will be held at the Tour de Wolf Pavilion at Shelby Farms Park, 500 North Pine Lake Dr, Memphis, TN 38120.… Read More