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Congressman Cohen Announces $475,675 Grant to UTHSC

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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive a $475,675 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study “Candidalysin: a key mediator of Candida vaginitis immunopathology.”


Ascension Saint Thomas Board of Directors Welcomes Respected Chancellor to Board’s Quality and Patient Safety Committee

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The Quality and Patient Safety Committee of Ascension Saint Thomas Board of Directors is pleased to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Peter Buckley. His academic expertise, diverse leadership roles, and commitment to community service across various avenues will significantly enhance the committee’s ability to provide valuable insights on ensuring quality and effective services for the… Read More


Outreach program decreases health care resource use among children with asthma

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Patients who participated in the program experienced these improvements within a year of enrollment, Christie F. Michael, MD, associate professor in the department of pediatrics at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and colleagues wrote in the report.


Erlanger Foundation Board Announces 6 New Members

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The Erlanger Foundation Board has added the following members for 2024: Kyle Bianco, Lauren Boehm, Lynda Minks Hood, Dr. Jensen Hyde, Iona Jones and Ward Petty. Dr. Hyde was appointed chief medical officer for Erlanger in August 2023. Previously, Dr. Hyde served as chief medical quality officer for Erlanger Medical Group and as a hospitalist… Read More


University of Tennessee’s first chief wellness officer: Mental health should be ‘almost boring’

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University of Tennessee System leaders want to prioritize mental health care for students and faculty with the creation of the new chief wellness officer position. Dr. Jessica “Jessi” Gold will oversee mental health and wellness resources and culture across the system when she steps into the role Feb. 1. She plans to use 20 years of… Read More


Simple biomarkers offer early warning of hidden heart risk in childhood cancer survivors

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Data from the St. Jude lifetime cohort study (St. Jude LIFE) revealed that two common biomarkers of cardiac function and damage could better predict cardiomyopathy within five years than routine clinical evaluations in high-risk, asymptomatic childhood cancer survivors. Early detection through screening using these two biomarkers may lead to earlier treatment to prevent and protect against further… Read More


Letter from medical examiner warns autopsy services will stop for some Mid-South counties, UTHSC responds

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“I would just tell you the team would endeavor to work as hard as they can and continue to put in the hours and time needed to meet the appropriate response depending on the situation,” said Paul Wesolowski, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships for UTHSC.


Low macular pigment density as possible warning for Glaucoma and Sickle Cell Disease leading to possible vision loss

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Dr. Mary Ellen Hoehn, Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, will discuss how sickle cell disease can possibly lead to vision loss in children and adults.