Dr. Jay Phipps honored with 2026 Tom C. Sharp Pharmacist of the Year Award
The Tennessee Pharmacists Association, or TPA, has announced the 2026 Tom C. Sharp Pharmacist of the Year Award and the recipient is right here in West Tennessee.
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Jay Phipps Named Tennessee Pharmacist Of Year
Jay Phipps of Phipps Pharmacy in McKenzie was named the Pharmacist of the Year by the Tennessee Pharmacists Association.
Problem Gambling in Students Takes Toll on Mental Health
A new study in Mississippi that assessed students with gambling problems at the state’s publicly-funded universities has established that the demographic is often suffering from mental health issues, another important addition to the body of work that helps researchers understand how problem gambling works.
AI tool detects hard-to-identify heart dysfunction from standard ECGs
Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers show AI analysis of ECG data could make screening for heart dysfunction more accessible
UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October
UTHSC officials announced Friday they are scheduled to break ground on a new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building on Oct. 8.
$350M Memphis building project to break ground this fall
A new Memphis medical school building is on track for a fall groundbreaking after receiving significant financial support from the state.
New health hubs offer Tennesseans a path to wellness | Opinion
When Amber Covington first came to the ShelbyCares Health Hub, her A1C — a measure of average blood sugar — was 12.9, a level indicating diabetes.
UnitedHealth Commits $4M to Expand Tennessee Health Hub Network
The commitment, announced July 29, will support the addition of eight health hub locations across the state.