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The hospitals here are not crowded with of people who had COVID early in the pandemic and thought they still had immunity.
UTHSC In the Media
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.Earlier this month, the FDA authorized emergency use of REGEN-COV, an antibody therapy for people with known exposures. You can receive treatment… Read More
“The situation in Tennessee right now is critical!”
Doctors petition to allow school mask mandates as another COVID-19 peak is expected within weeks. Several Knoxville-area doctors, nurses and other medical professionals have signed an open letter petitioning to allow masks mandates for students in schools. They join thousands who signed the letter, along with several physicians who are speaking out from the Memphis area,… Read More
RefinedLooks Plastic Surgery Announces Dr. Rehm’s New Appointment
Dr. Jason Rehm has been appointed vice chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery with the University of Tennessee College of Medicine/Health Science Center in Chattanooga. The University of Tennessee College of Medicine and Health Science Center is a medical education science institute providing education for medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Rehm teaches and… Read More
SOMAVAC® Medical Granted US Patent
SOMAVAC® Medical Solutions, Inc. announces the granting of US Patent (11,078,898), covering its SOMAVAC® SVS Smart Suction Technology and surgical drain management platform. The SOMAVAC® SVS is the ONLY smart surgical drain pump cleared by the FDA to prevent seromas in plastic and general surgery. Most commonly used for mastectomies, breast reconstructions, hernia repairs, tummy… Read More
96% of COVID patients at Methodist, Baptist are unvaccinated
More than 96% of people in local hospitals with COVID are unvaccinated.Their numbers are swamping emergency departments everywhere.
Healthcare workers go where they’re needed, volunteer for 2021 Mission of Mercy
Dental hygienist Felisa Jackson educated her patient on ways to avoid gum irritation caused by his partial dentures and explained reasons for his mouth sensitivity. Many people, including those who were getting free dental services at the Mission of Mercy this past weekend, are unable to have consistent access to dental care, she said about… Read More
Health officials paint dire picture as Covid hospitalizations surge in Shelby County
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is tracking hospitalizations in Shelby County with the latest data released Wednesday evening showing more than 600 Covid patients being treated at local hospitals. That’s about the same as during the height of the pandemic in January and hospitalizations are expected to double over the next two weeks.… Read More