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Trey Eubanks, MD, named President of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital

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The hospital system announced Interim President Trey Eubanks, MD, has been named president. Dr. Eubanks has been serving as Le Bonheur’s interim president since March 2023. He is also Le Bonheur’s current Surgeon-in-Chief and University of Tennessee Health Science Center Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatric Surgery.


AAO 2023 brings data, diagnostics and digital workflows to the forefront

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Although sickle retinopathy is considered an age-related process, researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center presented surprising research findings at the AAO meeting. Their study found that one in three children had retinopathy, of which 9% required treatment, suggesting that children need to be screened for vision problems at the same rate as… Read More


‘Basically a living h—’: Le Bonheur has treated more than 160 gunshot victims this year

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Dr. Regan Williams, medical director of trauma services at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and pediatric faculty member for University of Tennessee Health Science Center, said the increase in pediatric firearm injuries “hangs heavy on the hearts” of the hospital’s staff.


Methodist Le Bohneur names hospital president

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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has appointed Trey Eubanks, MD, president of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Eubanks is also Le Bonheur’s surgeon-in-chief and University of Tennessee Health Science Center Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatric Surgery.


Le Bonheur names new president

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After a national search, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital announced Thursday, Dec. 7, interim president and surgeon-in-chief Dr. Trey Eubanks is its new president. “Le Bonheur is an incredibly special place, and all the people who work here show up every day to do what’s right for kids,” said Eubanks, who’s also chief of pediatric surgery… Read More


The University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Where accessibility meets impact

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The College of Graduate Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is the research training arm of UTHSC, with 12 advanced degree programmes leading to a PhD or MS, three Certificate programmes, and a Postdoctoral Scholars programme.


Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital Hosts Ceremony to Celebrate Expansion

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Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital today reinforced its strong commitment to the communities it serves by opening 48 new beds at a new satellite location. The hospital held a ribbon-cutting event at the additional location – located at 632 Morrison Springs Road in Chattanooga – to mark this momentous occasion and celebrate the joint venture partnership… Read More


Women who lead in mental health: Altha Stewart of UTHSC

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Dr. Altha Stewart has enjoyed many big career achievements, and her latest is creating the Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being. It serves as a therapeutic alternative for working with young people who commit delinquent or criminal behaviors, instead of seeing only one solution for addressing those actions. “We know that a more effective approach… Read More