The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing will present a mobile health unit dedicated to expanding access to health care in rural Tennessee at 11:30 a.m., May 11, on the Memphis campus.
This can also happen if a child accidentally hurts the family pet, perhaps stepping on them, said Dr. Darria Gillespie, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Knoxville. “They snap really quickly and if the child’s hand happens to be by the face, the dog immediately releases it, but it’s… Read More
Dr. Muneeza Khan is the first female chair of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Department of Family Medicine. She also serves as physician leader for University Clinical Health’s quality programs housed at UT Family Medicine.
The five leading causes of death in Shelby County are heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, chronic lower respiratory tract disease, and unintentional injuries such as drug overdoses and motor vehicle crashes. “We find that access to things like certified mammography facilities are much less available in areas that have concentrated poverty with higher percentages of… Read More
Older drivers using alcohol or drugs are much more likely to be at fault in a car crash. Researchers from the University of Memphis, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Kent State University in Ohio, and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania collaborated on the study.
The mayor said the budget also provides for $427.4 million for the county’s seven municipal school systems, which he tweeted was “the highest level of funding for schools likely in Shelby County’s history.” Harris also proposed $350 million over five years for rebuilding Regional One Health. He said if approved, it would be the first… Read More
Live! Memphis provides the community with the resources and support they need to make informed decisions about their health. Experts from Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare, Baptist Cancer Center, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and West Cancer Center will address topics that include the latest innovations in breast cancer treatment, genetics… Read More
University of Tennessee Health Science Center has developed programs to encourage retention by offering medical school tracts that lead to residency placements. Of the students who do both medical school and residency in Tennessee, about 60% stay and practice in the state, Strome said.
