UTHSC advisory board will meet Nov. 12
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s advisory board will hold its quarterly meeting at 1 p.m., Nov. 12, online.
UTHSC In the Media
Opinion: When will Memphians say enough is enough to gun violence? Our children cannot take anymore.
As the medical director of trauma at Le Bonheur and associate professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, I see firsthand how devastating these incidents are to our children and their families. Some of these victims lose their life while others live with the lifelong effects of their injuries both mentally and physically.
Exclusive: University Clinical Health leadership details additional COVID testing for metro
UCH’s testing role began early in the pandemic. As the clinical arm of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, UCH helped get the Tiger Lane testing site up and running. As the region has entered the traditional flu season, UCH’s increase in COVID testing capacity could be crucial – in addition to encouraging flu… Read More
Calkins: When will we fill the Liberty Bowl and FedExForum again?
But sports draws crowds in a way that nothing else does in this country. So if we know when sports will be back to normal, we’ll know when life will be back to normal, right? “Let’s target the Super Bowl in 2022,” said Dr. Jon McCullers, pediatrician-in-chief at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and associate dean… Read More
2020 CFO of the Year honorees: City of Memphis, Fayette Cares, UTHSC & more
Anthony A. Ferrara CFO, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Let’s consider how vast Anthony Ferrara’s reach is. In his UTHSC role, he’s in charge of all the financial dealings involving the training of a majority of Tennessee’s doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and doctorally prepared nurses. “Mr. Ferrara has managed expertly through periods of economic recession,… Read More
UTHSC chancellor addresses COVID budget adjustments, projects, and diversity
When it comes to finances, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has a saying: No money, no mission. It’s a good thing, then, that COVID-19 hasn’t deteriorated the organization’s fiscal health. November 3: Memphis Business Journal
Health expert says he’s more worried about Thanksgiving than Halloween
Halloween in 2020 looks much different. Instead of trick-or-treating, there are events like the “Drive-By Candy Give-away” at the North Frayser Community Center. Tennessee is starting to see a second wave of cases and traditionally there is a spike in infections after a major holiday. “You know Halloween is not as concerning as Thanksgiving,” Dr.… Read More
As Memphis area hospital systems report COVID-19 surges, new concern field hospital may be needed
“We are seeing a considerable surge,” Dr. Richard Aycock with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare said. Those in the Methodist hospital system are again planning out worst case COVID-19 scenarios. “It’s an alternative staffing model so we can expand into more beds,” Dr. Aycock said. This, as Methodist’s total COVID-19 patients more than doubled since October… Read More