Publisher: Daily Memphian


New Binghampton clinic will offer free care for diabetes, obesity and more

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ShelbyCares is launching a new community clinic in Binghampton on Thursday, March 27, that will expand access to preventative health care services.


Movers & Shakers

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After an extensive nationwide search, Dr. Michael Hocker has been named the new executive dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.


‘Match Day’ celebration brings med students closer to careers

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Joy and excitement were on full display on Friday, March 21, at Beale Street Landing, where local medical students opened envelopes to find out where they will train as doctors.


UTHSC College of Medicine names Michael Hocker as its new dean

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has named Dr. Michael Hocker the new executive dean of the College of Medicine, the largest of its colleges.


Le Bonheur leader wants Heart Institute to be ‘center of excellence’

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Dr. Bret Mettler, chief of pediatric cardiac surgery and executive codirector of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital’s Heart Institute, was called into the operating room recently to perform a life-saving surgery on a newborn baby.


In their words: Memphis-area leaders reflect on start of COVID-19 pandemic

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While most Memphians were still oblivious to a virus spreading overseas, those charged with keeping the Bluff City safe were already alarmed in January 2020.


UTHSC helps researchers navigate federal funding changes

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is helping its research teams navigate uncertainty caused by changes in the federal funding that’s long supported its work.


‘Excellence and achievement’: UTHSC earns prestigious research designation

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has earned the Carnegie R1 designation, highlighting the pivotal role research plays in its mission.