McCullers Discusses Latest Pandemic News
Geoff Calkins opens the program by welcoming Dr. Jon McCullers to the show to discuss the latest news with the pandemic from the local perspective before then discussing what the sports future holds and more.
UTHSC In the Media
Shelby County health experts warn elective surgeries could be limited if COVID-19 hospitalizations don’t stabilize soon
“The hospital system is stretched, no question about it,” Dr. Scott Strome with UT Health Science Center said. Shelby County health experts sounded the alarm Wednesday as area hospitals take in a growing number of COVID-19 patients, including those in the ICU and needing ventilators. “We are approaching a number where we are going to… Read More
Leader of UTHSC coronavirus response reacts to new restrictions on Shelby County businesses as cases surge
Leader of UTHSC coronavirus response weighs in on Shelby County’s new restrictions as cases surge
Childhood immunizations have dropped during COVID-19. Will it matter as schools reopen?
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on across the country, medical and public health experts have voiced concerns that routine medical care — including childhood immunizations — have dropped off in the past several months.
County COVID advisor McCullers: Hours restriction for restaurants likely
This week, Shelby County will probably force restaurants to start closing by 9 or 9:30 p.m., according to one of the medical experts advising the county. UTHSC pediatrics chair and influenza pandemics expert Dr. Jon McCullers told the MBJ July 5 that the county will likely institute the restriction as a way to halt the… Read More
UTHSC College of Pharmacy and AdhereHealth Partner to Help Underserved Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Pharmacy has partnered with AdhereHealth, a leading medication adherence technology company, to help keep underserved communities healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With COVID cases rising, Memphis alternate care site ready for call to use
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising and to handle more patients, many wonder if Memphis and Shelby County leaders are moving closer to opening the doors to the alternate care hospital, formerly the Commercial Appeal building on Union Avenue.
Mid-South doctor answers questions about Shelby County COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
The latest coronavirus numbers in Shelby County are from the last two days due to technical issues at a state level, but do indicate a rising positivity rate. Since the week following Mother’s Day, weekly positivity rates in Shelby County have doubled from 4.5% to 10.3%. Dr. Scott Strome, the executive dean of the College… Read More