On Saturday morning in Memphis, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine will host a health fair, and they have a variety of free services that they will be providing for the community. The fair will be at the Green Law Park Community Center in Memphis from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is… Read More
“We have to listen to our young people. They may not know everything, but this is their environment, their universe,” said Dr. Altha Stewart with UTHSC. Tennessee’s State of the Child report showed that 41% of our youth face at least one adversity. That’s higher than most other states. Here’s what the University of Tennessee Health… Read More
Just within 25 miles of Memphis, there are over 2,300 registered nursing jobs listed on Indeed. However, a new partnership between Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare and UTHSC could help address it by focusing on covering the tuition and fees students face in the Accelerated Nursing Program.
“To have full practice authority as a nurse practitioner means that we will be able to give better access to healthcare,” said Dr. Emma Murray, a Nurse Practitioner. When there is a need, Dr. Emma Murray answers. “I had a brother when I was about 35-years-old that was injured in a motor vehicle accident. He… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is looking for participants for new studies on new blood pressure medications. “We’re beginning two new studies in hypertension. So, people with high blood pressure. And so we’re looking for people who would be interested in participating in these studies,” said Dr. William Cushman, professor and Medical Director for Research… Read More
Art of Science is an exhibit at Crosstown Concourse that explores the science that medical researches work with everyday to save lives. This exhibit is a partnership between Crosstown Concourse, LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
The Urban Child Institute granted $375,000 to the UTHSC Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being, and $500,000 for Le Bonheur’s Family Resilience Initiative.
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Do you need $500 a month? A new program in Memphis starts in August and it’ll pay parents $500 a month to participating families. Equity to Prosperity targets low-income Memphis families with two-year-olds. This new Pre-K program is to ensure kids are on grade level when they start elementary school. Eric Harris created… Read More
