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
“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.
“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
One of those attendees was Dr. Altha Stewart, the senior associate dean for Community Health Engagement at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the director for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being. “The pipeline into the justice system is filled with kids who wanted to do better, they just didn’t know how,” said Dr. Stewart.… Read More
Mid-South doctors are calling the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of over-the-counter birth control pills a “tremendous advance for the state, and community.” “It is going to predominantly help the uninsured, the underinsured, and the underrepresented minorities that are most at risk for unintended pregnancy,” Dr. John Schorge said. Dr. Schorge is the OBGYN chair… Read More
University of Tennessee Health Science Center will be hosting its annual Cataract-A-Thon for the sixth year in a row. During this time, physicians will perform cataract surgeries at no cost to restore the sight to 25 individuals, who otherwise could not afford the procedure.
Flora, at age 37, is a true lifesaver, now making a tremendous difference at the Memphis VA, and staff and patients are noticing. “I think they were just very excited and happy to have someone who wants to do something and wants to advance us into the 21st century,” said Dr. Flora, “and bring the… Read More
860 graduates will walk across the stage at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s (UTHSC) Spring 2023 commencement. Degrees will be awarded to 860 graduates, including 129 from the College of Health Professions, 166 from the College of Medicine, 178 from the College of Pharmacy, 71 from the College of Nursing, 29 from the… Read More
