Flora, at age 37, is a true lifesaver, now making a tremendous difference at the Memphis VA, and staff and patients are noticing. “I think they were just very excited and happy to have someone who wants to do something and wants to advance us into the 21st century,” said Dr. Flora, “and bring the… Read More
Plans to rebuild Regional One Health and turn it into an academic medical center through a partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will become clearer on June 5.
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, in partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, opened a new state-of-the-art 1,275 square-foot broadcast media center called Seacrest Studio on Wednesday. As the primary pediatric teaching affiliate for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur trains more than 350 pediatricians and specialists each year.
For now, the World Health Organization (WHO) has landed on a vague, dissatisfying, official designation: “Post-COVID-19 Condition.” Even the word “condition” could have been more precise, says Dr. Amber Thacker, assistant professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UT Health Science Center and medical director of hospital medicine at Regional One Health.
Jessica Jiles Carwell has seen firsthand the impact that grant dollars can have in combating adversities and disparities in communities. Seeing that her involvement mattered and that her contributions made a significant difference, grew her passion for grants.
Mental health experts are sounding the alarm about just how much mental health has to do with drug use and youth crime. Thursday is mental health day of action. Instead of just talking about the importance of good mental health. The day encourages us all to do something. Psychiatrist Altha Stewart, Dean of Community Health Engagement… Read More
Tailgating Against Cancer’s annual Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, May 19th. This event is an important cause to the Anderson Lumber Co., located in Alcoa. This will be the twelfth year they are putting on this golf tournament that has been honoring the memory of Stephen Y. Coleman. The fellowship is a non-profit organization dedicated to… Read More
Žak Ozmo is a cultural connoisseur, music director, scholar, and specialist in the clinical application of music. He feels privileged to write about the culture of our remarkable city. He is on the faculty at Rhodes College and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
