Tag: Regional One Health

College of Medicine and Regional One Health Celebrate Grand Opening of Lounge for Medical Students, Residents

Written by Erika Wynn

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Education

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and Regional One Health recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new dedicated student space for UTHSC College of Medicine students and residents at the hospital. This development contributes to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for UTHSC College of Medicine… Read More

Study Aims to Help People Lose Weight Using Everyday Technology

Written by Christopher Green

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Research

Researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center are beginning a study exploring how interactive technology could help adults lose weight, especially those in underserved populations. Choosing Healthy Activities and Lifestyle Management through Portal Support (CHAMPS) is a research study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health. Karen Johnson,… Read More

Andrew Kerwin, MD, New Chief of Trauma/Surgical Critical Care at UTHSC

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducation

If Andrew Kerwin, MD, FACS, DABS, experiences déjà vu as he comes to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to join the faculty of the College of Medicine, it’s because he trained at the university more than two decades ago. Now, however, he comes as the chief of the division in which he trained,… Read More

Chancellor Schwab Says UTHSC Has Stood Strong in Face of Pandemic

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareEducationPublic ServiceResearch

In his 2019-2020 State of the University Address, Chancellor Steve J. Schwab, MD, Monday said the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is “weathering COVID in a lean, but strong fashion.” Speaking via Zoom in his 11th-annual State of the University Address, the chancellor said the university has “maintained our budget, maintained our workforce, and… Read More

UTHSC, Regional One Health Partner on Post-COVID-19 Clinic

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical Care

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Regional One Health have established a post-COVID-19 clinic to provide specialized outpatient follow-up care to individuals who have tested positive for the virus and may be experiencing long-term symptoms after recovery. The clinic will also be available to individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are… Read More

UTHSC and Regional One Health Collaborate to Bring Promising COVID-19 Treatment Clinical Trial to Memphis

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical CareResearch

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Regional One Health today are announcing that they are partnering on a clinical trial program including two late-stage clinical trials evaluating Regeneron’s REGN-COV2, the company’s investigational two-antibody cocktail for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19. Leading the efforts are John Jefferies, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA,… Read More

Talati Receives Founder’s Award from Southern Society of Pediatric Research

Written by Amber Carter

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Public Service

Ajay J. Talati, MD, Sheldon B. Korones Chair and Chief of Neonatology in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, received the Founder’s Award from the Southern Society for Pediatric Research (SSPR). He was recognized during the organization’s Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The Southern Society for Pediatric Research provides… Read More

New Anesthesiology Residency Program Accredited at UTHSC

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Education

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has received accreditation for a new anesthesiology residency program in its College of Medicine. The residency program was approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) following a detailed application process that involved collaboration by the university and its partner teaching hospitals. The inaugural cohort of… Read More