Mental health issues complicate treatment for sickle cell patients
Black patients in Memphis with sickle cell disease often report being misdiagnosed or treated as drug seekers when they show up in emergency rooms during pain crises.
UTHSC In the Media
UT professor discovers breakthrough in stroke patient’s head positioning
The 2024 American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Phoenix, Arizona showcased the latest stroke and brain health science. Dr. Anne Alexandrov is a professor of nursing with a joint appointment as a professor of neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. She was one of the experts to grace the stage.
Dr. Duane Miller Selected for IAOTP’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Duane Miller, Professor Emeritus, was recently chosen to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals.
Congratulations to the Abstract Winners from SMA’s Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Abstract Competition!
Getting Started with Data Governance
Four experts share their thoughts on successfully building data governance and overcoming resistance in higher education.
Best Nurse Practitoner Programs in Memphis, Tennessee
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program through its College of Nursing, designed to prepare Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) for roles as Nurse Practitioners. The program is aimed at baccalaureate or higher degree holders in nursing and certified master’s-prepared NPs seeking to complete their DNP degree.
Delta Dental of Tennessee’s Smile180 Foundation and Tennessee PBS KIDS Stations Launch “Healthy Smiles” Educational Campaign
The local stations are also teaming up to distribute Dr. Christina Rosenthal’s book “You Can Become a Doctor Too” to kids and families.
Spotlight On: Jeff Ballard, President & CEO, Delta Dental of Tennessee
In response to this shortage, we initiated discussions with the governor’s office, leading to the Healthy Smiles Initiative. This initiative secured $94 million in state funds, increasing UT Health Science Center’s student enrollment from 100 to 130 per year. While this is a positive step, ongoing efforts are necessary.