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Mid-South summer COVID surge comes during 3-year anniversary of 11-year-old’s death from virus

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”Children overall do well, they do not experience hospitalization or death, but it’s certainly possible, especially children who are immune compromised,” said Dr. Amber Thacker, a hospitalist and principal investigator for multiple clinical trials surrounding COVID vaccines at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).


How UV rays can lead to skin cancer, melanoma

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Dr. Martin Fleming, a Surgical Oncologist for Regional One Health and Division Chief for Surgical Oncology at University of Tennessee Health Science Center joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to discuss the issue.


How Menopause affects women

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Dr. Pallavi Khanna, an OBGYN with Regional One Health, is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She hosts a Menopause Support Group at Regional One Health so women can learn from experts and each other as they navigate the emotional and physical changes women face during menopause.


Allergies or Asthma?

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Dr. Anna Yang from Regional One Health joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to discuss the differences and treatment options.


UTHSC to give free dental services to students

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UTHSC to give free dental services to students


First African American to graduate from UT Health Science Center to celebrate release of autobiography

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Alvin Crawford, MD, was the first African American to attend and graduate from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. On Monday, February 26, he will return to UT Health Science Center for a celebration and book signing of his recently published autobiography “The Bone Doctor’s Concerto: Music, Surgery, and the Pieces… Read More


Letter from medical examiner warns autopsy services will stop for some Mid-South counties, UTHSC responds

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“I would just tell you the team would endeavor to work as hard as they can and continue to put in the hours and time needed to meet the appropriate response depending on the situation,” said Paul Wesolowski, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships for UTHSC.


New COVID-19 variant emerges with 100s of newly-reported cases in Shelby County alone

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“We are seeing some more cases in Memphis,” said Dr. Sandy Arnold, division chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UTHSC and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. With the rise of COVID-19 coming at the start of the school year, many parents are worried that their children could get sick. Dr. Arnold says as long as you… Read More