Category: Clinical Care


HIPAA Privacy Security Breach May Affect Some Patients Treated by UT Health Science Center Physicians at a Memphis Partner Hospital

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A Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) breach was recently discovered, which might affect the privacy and security of certain health information of some obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) patients treated at Regional One Health (ROH). The breach may have included the following patient information: first and last name, medical record number, age, date of… Read More


UT Health Science Center Advisory Board to Hold Special Meeting March 22

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Friday, March 22, at 11 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus. On the agenda: Chancellor’s report Fiscal year 2024-25 tuition and fee rates Approval of tuition and fee rates While the meeting will be conducted… 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


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


College of Dentistry’s 2024 Give Kids a Smile Day Provides Free Dental Services

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Erica Mathis, a fourth-year student in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Dentistry, has been inspired to become a dentist since she was 5 years old, after seeing the work of her father, who is also a dentist. She was one of many dental students providing free dental services to children during… Read More