Publisher: Daily Memphian


Regional One, new schools plans face critical moment at county commission

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Regional One is currently the hospital where University of Tennessee students becoming doctors get their hands-on training. “This investment, to us, is the only way that we believe we’ll be able to preserve the integrity of the academic program for generations to come,” Kennard Brown, executive vice chancellor of UTHSC told commissioners during March 8… Read More


County commissioners hesitant about Regional One ‘go forward’ resolution

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Shelby County commissioners didn’t exactly give a green light Wednesday, March 8, to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ still-forming plan to come up with $350 million in capital funding for a rebuild of Regional One Health. Harris, along with Regional One leaders and leaders of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, are also talking… Read More


Movers & Shakers

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has named Paul J. Wesolowski as their first-ever Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships. The vice chancellor will work with hospitals, physician groups, community health, and health system partners to build and expand clinical programs of excellence; develop community engagement and outreach services; and support alliances that enhance research opportunities.


Conference to ‘holistically’ treat those affected by opioid misuse

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It’s the third year for the conference, which attracted more than 120 people last year. UTHSC anticipates double the number of attendees this year when the focus will be “Serving Families Affected by Opioid Misuse.” The conference will bring together experts in substance use disorder to share how genetics, trauma and opportunity contribute to developing… Read More


Relative Caregiver Program helps keep kids out of Tennessee’s foster system

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Nearly one in 10 Tennessee children are being raised by their grandparents, according to the Tennessee Commission on Children & Youth. “Most have already raised their children and now they’re raising a second set of children, and sometimes there are challenges that they were not expecting,” said Rhonda Ferguson, family advocate counselor with the Shelby… Read More


BlueOval City exec: Local business support key in ‘massive undertaking’

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The local business community will play a key role in the success of BlueOval City, and Collierville business leaders heard more about the vision from the man overseeing the site Tuesday evening.


Ireland-based med tech firm selects Memphis for first U.S. location

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PBC’s Insley said Memphian Dr. Thomas “Toney” Russell, the company’s chief medical officer, has played an integral role in the business’ growth. Russell, an orthopedic trauma surgeon, researcher and professor emeritus of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has called Memphis home for the last half a century.


Devastation in Turkey, Syria rattles lives in Memphis

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Cem Kuscu, assistant professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, grew up in Turkey. He is haunted by messages on Twitter of people beneath the rubble sending addresses and begging for rescue. “It’s not tens or hundreds, but thousands texting their positions,” he said. “The rescue efforts are slow because they cannot handle… Read More