UTHSC In the Media


Health Care Heroes: Top administrators from Travel Nurses, UTHSC, Regional One, MedHaul, Connect Healthcare Collaboration

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Teresa Hartnett Senior associate dean of Finance and Administration, College of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Seeing the powerful impact of education on people’s lives, Teresa Hartnett loves that her role supports the education of future doctors and health care professionals “who will help take care of all of us.”


Revamped Frayser Urban Community Garden on the verge of running out of funding

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Due to changing administrations, the future of the funding for a Frayser garden revamped from a crime ridden lot has come into question.


UT College of Nursing doubles partnerships to expand program access

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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