Publisher: The Commercial Appeal


Memphis People in Business: Sept. 7, 2023

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Raaj Kurapati has been named the new executive vice chancellor and chief operating officer for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He comes to UTHSC after having served since 2018 as the executive vice president and chief operating and financial officer for the University of Memphis. Kurapati fills the position held by Kennard Brown who retired… Read More


Memphis People in Business: Aug. 24, 2023

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville’s Pharmacy Manager Adam Boucher has been elected to the 2023–24 Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists board as secretary/treasurer. The Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists falls under the umbrella of the Tennessee Pharmacist Association. He received his doctorate in pharmacy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and his administration residency in pharmacy practice… Read More


UTHSC students set to begin work in healthcare and research after commencement ceremony

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At the age of 53, Chad Kennedy three years ago returned to school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to earn a bachelor of science in nursing. It’s not a path that many would be brave enough to take, but for Kennedy, it’s what made the most sense.


UTHSC’s new strategic plan aims to improve health for Tennessee | Opinion

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Medical student Jon Pat “JP” Ransom is pursuing pediatrics and pediatric oncology research, because his younger sister died of neuroblastoma. Motivated to help others because of his own experience, he is a stellar example of the caliber of students the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) attracts, educates, and trains to care for the people of… Read More


Memphis People in Business: Aug. 3, 2023

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The Office of Communications and Marketing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, along with leaders of the UT System Communications and Marketing Office, received top honors from national and Tennessee public relations competitions for the planning, execution and promotion of last fall’s “Everywhere You Look, UTHSC” tour, a statewide tour to emphasize UTHSC’s presence… Read More


‘We’re all here for a purpose.’ Memphis dentist wins award for non-profit work

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DDS, Rosenthal’s organization, holds an annual one-day symposium every August at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for students age 14 to 18 and holds a much longer program for that same age group as well as children age 2 to 5, from January to June. Neither program is required to attend the other, there is… Read More


Memphis doctor Christina Rosenthal honored as a Health Equity Hero in nationwide award

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Dr. Christina Rosenthal is recognized as a Health Equity Hero by DentaQuest. The award comes with a $5,000 donation, which Rosenthal says will go to DDS’s parent organization, the 516 Foundation. Dr. Christina Rosenthal and group of young DDS graduates pose for a photo at UT Health Science Center. Students receive their white coats through… Read More


Memphis People in Business: July 27, 2023

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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has new providers at its Methodist Medical Group-Endocrinology office on Poplar Avenue with the addition of Dr. Nisreen Abu Al Hommos and family nurse practitioner Jennifer Jurado. Abu Al Hommos completed an internal medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and an endocrinology fellowship from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.