Consumption of heavy metals has been shown to increase the risk of developmental and health problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics has found that even small amounts of lead affect behavior, IQ scores and academic achievement. “It’s hard to get a low lead” level in certain foods, said Mark Corkins, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and… Read More
The University of Tennessee’s board of trustees on Friday, June 30, approved the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s annual operating budget, which includes tuition hikes. The board also approved capital funding for a number of projects that are part of UTHSC’s five-year strategic plan during its annual meeting.
The board of directors of The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) has selected Dr. Keith Gray as president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2024. Dr. Gray succeeds Joseph “Joe” Landsman, Jr., who today announced his retirement after 25 years with the system. In connection with the transition, Dr. James Shamiyeh, who currently… Read More
The College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is now ranked No. 6 in annual research funding from the National Institutes of Health, according to a new listing published by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy of its approximately 140 member institutions.
We spoke with Teresa S. Wright, MD, FAAD, FAAP, division chief of pediatric dermatology at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and associate professor of dermatology and pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, about best ways to protect children from sun damage and what to look for in a sunscreen.
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive a $741,494 grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to address “System-Level Barriers and Improve Medication Adherence in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations.”
Dr. Reginald Coopwood has a vision for Regional One Health. The Shelby County Commission passed a wheel tax increase on Wednesday, June 28, as a way to help fund $350 million worth of upgrades for Regional One. But Coopwood, the hospital’s president and CEO since 2010, has his sights set on an even bigger goal.… Read More
One thing that is certainly the same as past years: The Health Care Heroes reflect the staggering skill, intellect, compassion, and dedication of Memphis’ medical industry. And they represent everyone from the hugest organizations — such as Baptist Memorial Health Care, Le Bonehur Children’s Research Hospital, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Regional One Health, Saint Francis… Read More
