Revamped Frayser Urban Community Garden on the verge of running out of funding
Due to changing administrations, the future of the funding for a Frayser garden revamped from a crime ridden lot has come into question.
UTHSC In the Media
UT College of Nursing doubles partnerships to expand program access
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing has doubled its Partnership Enrollment Program (PEP) this year from five partner schools to 10 to address the nursing shortage and the need for diversity in the nursing profession. The PEP agreements guarantee admission to UTHSC Nursing programs for students who meet certain prerequisites. Most… Read More
What passing gas can say about your health
Just as everybody poops, everybody has gas. But the reasons why you break wind can vary, and sometimes it can be cause for concern. “As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I get asked about this all the time,” said Dr. Mark Corkins, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “There are… Read More
University of Tennessee names dean for Nashville medical campus
A. Brian Wilcox has been named dean of clinical graduate medical education for The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine’s Nashville campus.
Boucher Named 2023 Parker Medalist
Bradley A. Boucher, Pharm.D., MCCM, FCCP, FNAP, has been chosen by the Parker Medal Selection Committee as the 2023 recipient of the College’s Paul F. Parker Medal for Distinguished Service to the Profession of Pharmacy. At the time of his nomination, Boucher was serving as interim dean at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center… Read More
COVID cases surge as students head back to the classrooms
Dr. Sandy Arnold, the chief of pediatric infectious diseases at Le Bonheur Children’s hospital, urges parents not to panic. “I think for kids, COVID has turned out to not be a very serious disease, but I don’t want to underplay it because I still think it is important that children are vaccinated,” she said. “I… Read More
New COVID-19 variant emerges with 100s of newly-reported cases in Shelby County alone
“We are seeing some more cases in Memphis,” said Dr. Sandy Arnold, division chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UTHSC and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. With the rise of COVID-19 coming at the start of the school year, many parents are worried that their children could get sick. Dr. Arnold says as long as you… Read More
Exploring the Underwater World
“When you’re underwater, not only is it quiet, and are you isolated, but there’s a heightened sense of awareness because your concept of situational awareness is very important.” In this episode of More Than Medicine, Andrew N. Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN, discusses his favorite hobby, scuba diving, and his YouTube channel, “Underwater With Dr Andrew.” Dr… Read More