Movers & Shakers
After an extensive nationwide search, Dr. Michael Hocker has been named the new executive dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
UTHSC In the Media
Demolition begins on abandoned Holiday Inn building in Medical District
Demolition work on the former Holiday Inn building at 969 Madison Ave. in the Medical District began after it was abandoned for more than a decade.
Demolition of blighted tower in city core moves forward
The demolition of a longtime blighted tower in the Medical District is progressing forward. The 969 Madison Ave. property — a 12-story, 400,000-square-foot former Holiday Inn hotel — is now a job site, with plans for the building and related structures to be torn down.
What WWII data tells us about children, added sugar and chronic disease
It’s hard to escape the fruit snacks-juice box culture many parents and children live in. But a growing body of research supports limiting children’s sugar intake for the first 1,000 days of life — starting at conception — or until age 2.
‘Match Day’ celebration brings med students closer to careers
Joy and excitement were on full display on Friday, March 21, at Beale Street Landing, where local medical students opened envelopes to find out where they will train as doctors.
University of Tennessee’s College of Dentistry Embraces Community Care in Inspiring New Vision
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Dentistry is stepping up its game under new leadership, with a commitment to community care taking center stage.
Regional One Health Cancer Care Earns Prestigious Accreditation
The Regional One Health Cancer Care program marked a major achievement and milestone by earning accreditation as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program from the Commission on Cancer (CoC).
Memphis Pediatrician Retires After 58-year Career
Dr. Ethelyn J. Williams-Neal, a pediatrician who has practiced medicine for 58 years, retired March 1, 2025. Williams- Neal is a West Tennessee native who co-founded Comprehensive Medical Associates in Memphis, Tennessee.