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UTHSC In the Media
3 new dental school deans so far in 2024
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center appointed Ken Tilashalski, DMD, as dean of its College of Dentistry in Memphis
UTHSC campus police joins “Click it or Ticket” seatbelt advocacy
Officials at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) say its campus police department is adding its own efforts in collaboration with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). “Safety is paramount, and we want everybody to make sure they are wearing their seatbelts to save their lives, the lives of their passengers, and others, should… Read More
Erlanger Family Medicine Adds Dr. Ryan Shibata
Dr. Shibata received a bachelor of science degree in biology from Cal State University, Fullerton in Fullerton, Ca. He then obtained his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. In 2023, he completed his family medicine residency at Erlanger, affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of… Read More
UT Health Science Center Campus Police Joins National Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Campus Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the “Click it or Ticket” campaign from May 20 to June 2, to increase seat belt enforcement as a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s nationwide mobilization.
Ask the Pediatrician: Why do infants need baby formula instead of cow’s milk?
Many parents ask why they can’t feed their baby regular cow’s milk instead of breast milk or formula. There are two main reasons: Infants cannot digest cow’s milk as completely or easily as they digest breast milk or baby formula. More importantly, cow’s milk is not a source of complete nutrition for babies under age 1, since it does… Read More
Another Study Debunks Benefits of Omega-3 Supplements for Dry Eye Disease
“I do not think they work,” said Penny A. Asbell, MD, MBA, of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, in an interview with MedPage Today. Asbell, who was not involved in the current study, led the landmark DREAM study, which found no benefit with fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids compared with an olive oil placebo… Read More
From moonshine to kids books, University of Tennessee graduation speakers have done it all
Audiology and Speech Pathology – Randy Boyd. Randy Boyd is the current UT System president and an alumnus of UT. He’s been in the position for just over five years and is aiming to complete another five year term. This ceremony will be held at Thompson-Boling Arena, but the department is a part of the UT Health… Read More