UTHSC In the Media


Dental Hygiene Excellence With an International Flair

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Cassandra Holder Christiansen, RDH, MPA, EdD, is speaking at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene this July in Seoul, South Korea, about service learning and what it may mean for the future of dental hygiene.


Take Back Day asks residents to safely dispose of unwanted medications

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In Shelby County, there are 14 designated places people can take these types of medicines and safely dispose of them, including every Memphis Police Department precinct; both the University of Memphis and University of Tennessee Health Science Center


Head of Regional One advocates for academic medical center

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Regional One Health President and CEO Dr. Reginald Coopwood spoke to the Memphis Rotary Club Tuesday, April 23, drumming up support for transforming the public hospital into an academic medical center. Throughout the past year, Coopwood has been addressing audiences citywide, pushing for a formal partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center that would make the… Read More


UTHSC promotes former UAB staffer Ken Tilashalski to dean of key college

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The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has selected a new dean. UTHSC announced on April 22 that Ken Tilashalski, DMD, is set to become the new College of Dentistry dean on July 1.


Erlanger Cardiology Performs Tennessee’s 1st Atrial Leadless Pacemaker Implant

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Harish Manyam, MD, chief of cardiology at Erlanger and Chair of Medicine for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga, completed Tennessee’s first atrial leadless pacemaker implantation Wednesday.


This New Taylor Swift Song Hits On A Relatable Breakup Urge

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Just as Swift boasts about how “good” she is at doing her job amid severe emotional turmoil, anyone can derive a sense of satisfaction from accomplishing something at work, especially in times when they feel like they’re failing in other areas of their lives. “You might feel better about yourself getting things done, and feel… Read More


Dr. Ken Tilashalski appointed dean of Tennessee dental school

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Ken Tilashalski, DMD, as dean of its College of Dentistry in Memphis. Dr. Tilashalski previously served as the college’s executive associate dean since September 2023, according to an April 22 news release. In his new role, he will succeed James Ragain, DDS, PhD, who has served as dean since… Read More


Breast Milk Enema Helps Preterm Infants Pass Meconium

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A breast milk enema resulted in faster meconium evacuation and a shorter time to enteral feeding compared with a saline enema, a randomized clinical trial in a Chinese hospital showed. Among 286 preterm infants, those who received the breast milk enema achieved complete meconium evacuation 2.2 days faster than those who received normal saline (95%… Read More