Annual State of UT event highlights impact, value of education
For the UT Health Science Center, located in Memphis, but with a far-reaching statewide impact, Chancellor Peter Buckley stressed the importance of rural health care.
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Newborns participate in heart warrior campaign for heart health awareness
In recognition of National Heart Month, newborns at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Dyersburg Hospital, and Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN will be doing their part to promote heart health. The “Heart Warrior” campaign is a collaborative effort between the West Tennessee Heart & Vascular Center and the West Tennessee Women’s Center.
New career path available for Lane College students
“They would like to major in nursing and they don’t have a pathway. Until now. We do now. We have a pathway,” said Charlie Folsom Jr., the Student Affairs Admission Manager at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Students at Lane College will now have the chance to receive an education in the nursing field. Lane… Read More
UT Health Science Center chancellor search underway
The University of Tennessee system is searching for the next chancellor of the UT Health Science Center, according to a news release. Chancellor Steve Schwab announced his retirement on June 1, the release says. Schwab plans to serve in his current role until June 30, 2022 or until a successor is on board, the release… Read More
Le Bonheur, UT Health Sciences participating in pediatric antibody trial
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis are enrolling pediatric volunteers in a clinical trial for a COVID-19 antibody treatment, according to a news release. May 18: WMC Action News 5 at 4:00PM May 18: WMC Action News 5 at 5:00PM May 19: Fox 13 News–6PM May 20:… Read More