UTHSC In the Media


Should Major Sporting Events Come With a Health Warning?

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Dr. Miguel Maturana is a Memphis, Tennessee-based doctor and the chief cardiology fellow at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He has spent much of his professional life exploring connections between “sports, emotions, and cardiovascular outcomes.”


Kingsport community and state universities unite for $1.4 million dental clinic project

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Community leaders in Kingsport gathered Thursday for a dental clinic groundbreaking. East Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee partnered to open a clinic and training site for students.


UT College of Dentistry breaks “ground” on new Kingsport clinic

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The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science celebrated the start of construction Thursday on a new dental training clinic in Kingsport which is expected to open sometime in mid-2024.


Construction of future Kingsport dental clinic kicks off

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The Kingsport Dental Clinic of the Appalachian Highlands will be a partnership between the City of Kingsport, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, East Tennessee State University, and Ballad Health. It has also involved business and government leaders.


Delta Dental of Tennessee Celebrates 25 Years of Giving Back

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As part of its longstanding effort to help train dentists in the state of Tennessee, Delta Dental is the single largest donor to the state’s two dental schools: the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry and Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. Delta Dental awarded its first dental scholarships to students… Read More


Shelby County offers free classes at neighborhood gyms

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In an effort to improve health, Shelby County has launched an initiative that allows residents to attend free workout classes at gyms throughout the area. The campaign is part of ShelbyCares, an initiative that works to improve community health while chipping away at three critical barriers: preventive health care education, accessibility and accountability. It’s a… Read More


Brain changes behind pain sensitivity may affect older women more

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A new study has found that the brain system enabling us to inhibit our own pain changes with age, and that gender-based differences in those changes may lead females to be more sensitive to moderate pain than males as older adults.


University Surgical Associates reveal exciting partnership with UTHSC on James’ show

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Dr. Dave Bhattacharya and Dr. Levin Fairchild with the University Surgical Associates were on the show today talking with James about the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center partnership!