Memphis doctor donates blood plasma to help others fight coronavirus
A Mid-South doctor stepped up to donate a part of himself to help others after he recovered from COVID-19.
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Memphis medical students volunteer on the front line of COVID-19 testing
As Memphis battles the coronavirus pandemic, some of those on the front lines are medical students at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. It’s an initiative no other medical school in the United States has been allowed to do — using medical students and leading a test center.
Kids and COVID-19: No need for parents to be alarmed, says region’s chief pediatrician
The elderly are most at risk of severe coronavirus complications, but over the last few there’s been a growing evidence that younger, otherwise healthy people can also fall victim.
Pandemic creates a new stress for separated parents
The COVID-19 pandemic has separated parents wondering how they are going to abide by custody and parenting agreements as people are being asked to stay home.
Live at 9: UTHSC, Lily Brooks O’Briant and cutting your own hair
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is working to arm the public with vital information about the virus.
UTHSC receives donation of face masks from institutions in China
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center says it has received a donation of thousands of masks from its partner institutions in China. UTHSC says the donation is the result of the university’s affiliation with several academic and health care institutions in China.
UTHSC suspends international travel for students indefinitely
Students at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center must cancel any overseas trips related to school work due to the coronavirus outbreak. UTHSC Chancellor Steve J. Schwab sent a letter to students on Saturday. The letter says any university-affiliated travel in March needs to be canceled and international travel beyond March is suspended indefinitely.
Local colleges monitor coronavirus ahead of spring break
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across seas, United States health officials said it’s only a matter of time before there’s an outbreak in the U.S. This outbreak has some locals rethinking their travel plans, but travel agents aren’t yet suggesting cancelling trips.