University of Memphis president may receive $100K bonus amid decisions that have led to campus concerns
The bonus was “based on the successful review and evaluation of his job performance” over the past year, according to board documents.
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COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody treatment is in high demand in the Mid-South. So where can you get it? What does it do?
If you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are considered high risk for COVID complications, you may be able get a monoclonal antibody treatment, even if you have not tested positive for the virus. “Whether you have had the vaccine or not, and are at high risk for disease progression – which includes obesity, diabetes,… Read More
‘Making a difference’ | Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital hosts eighth ‘Trauma Symposium’
On Sunday, healthcare workers in Memphis gained new skills they can now take back to hospitals in our area. Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital hosted a “Trauma Sumposium” in which doctors and nurses learned recognition and intervention skills. It was the eighth year the event was held, and it all took place at the Holiday Inn… Read More
UTHSC brings new child care center to the Medical District
There’s a new child care center in the Memphis Medical District for the folks at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the surrounding area. The Academy of Future Leaders, located in a newly renovated building at 1026 Madison Avenue, serves the UTHSC campus community and the Medical District.
Non-profit holds ‘Walk-a-thon’ to help women dress for success
UTHSC Women’s Resource Group partnered with Dress for Success Memphis, seeking to empower women by raising money for professional clothes and development tools.
500 free backpacks to be given away at UTHSC
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is partnering with Health Students Teaching Memphis, Omega Ministries, and the Memphis Medical Society to give away 500 free backpacks filled with school supplies to K-12 students in Memphis during a drive-through event Saturday, August 13. According to a release, the backpack giveaway is open to the public… Read More
Keeping safe from monkeypox as kids return to school
As monkeypox continues to spread, areas across the nation are having challenges when it comes to testing, vaccination, and treatment. This also comes at a crucial time when many children are heading back to school. We spoke with doctors about how parents can keep their children safe and how hospitals are preparing for more cases.
Casting call! UTHSC needs folks to take a sick day
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is looking for people from across the Mid-South who want to pretend to be patients. It’s part of simulation training where the student medical professionals learn to care for patients with a variety of problems. Those who take part do not have to be professional actors. It’s… Read More