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New school year, new viruses | A parent’s guide to keep children healthy as they head back to the classroom

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As students finally return to school, they are not only getting ready to see their friends again: Viruses are getting ready to spread. “It’s just a perfect situation for viruses to spread,” said Dr. Sandy Arnold, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital chief of pediatric diseases.


Health Care Heroes 2024 finalist’s advocacy led to new Tenn. state law

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Health Care Provider, Physician Dr. Terri Finkel Professor/interim chair, Pediatrics, UTHSC; pediatrician-in-chief/vice chair of clinical affairs, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital


Health Care Heroes 2024 finalist oversees medical operations at large local hospital

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Health Care Provider, Physician Dr. Dale Criner VP/chief medical officer, Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital; president, Memphis Medical Society; affiliate assistant professor, UTHSC


Health Care Heroes 2024 finalist came here to join fight against cancer

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Health Care Provider, Physician Dr. Gregory Vidal Director, Clinical Research/medical oncologist, West Cancer Center & Research Institute; assistant professor, Division of Oncology, UTHSC


Health Care Heroes 2024 finalist divides time between clinic, surgery, and research

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Health Care Provider, Physician Dr. David Spence Orthopedic surgeon, Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics; co-director, Cerebral Palsy Clinic, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital; assistant professor, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, UTHSC


Health Care Heroes 2024 finalist leads rehabilitation for large orthopedic practice

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Health Care Provider, Non-Physician Mark Temme Rehabilitation director, OrthoSouth


Health Care Heroes 2024 finalist works to break down barriers to children’s access to care

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Health Care Provider, Non-Physician Emily Jennewine Pediatric nurse practitioner, LifeDoc Health


Childhood tablet use may lead to anger issues later in life

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“When we give children tablets, they’re not really learning to regulate emotions on their own,” Dr. Jason Yaun, a pediatrician at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital said.