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West’s ‘Fight On’ Event to Return in September

May 08, 2017 at 02:27 pm by admin

West Cancer Center announced it plans to hold it signature fundraising event – “Fight On: Cycle. Run. Walk.” – on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Shelby Farms Park. Funds wil.... Read More

UTHSC Leads Study to Assist African Americans with Uncontrolled Diabetes

May 08, 2017 at 02:26 pm by admin

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is heading a coalition of primary care providers in the Mid-South in a program to help African-American adults diagno.... Read More

Pediatric Art Show and Silent Auction Fundraiser Set May 9

May 08, 2017 at 02:24 pm by admin

The Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will hold an art show and silent auction on Tuesday, May 9 to raise funds fo.... Read More

Memphis-Based Lifesigns Celebrates 25 Years in Business

May 08, 2017 at 02:23 pm by admin

Lifesigns, a full-service, prevention-focused primary care clinic, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.The company has been providing clinical examination services for corpora.... Read More

UTHSC Launches Hemophilia and Thrombosis Treatment Center

May 08, 2017 at 02:21 pm by admin

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has opened a Hemophilia and Thrombosis Treatment Center established by the College of Medicine. A hospital spokespers.... Read More

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis Completes 300th Robotic Spine Surgery Case

May 08, 2017 at 02:19 pm by admin

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis recorded a milestone by completing 300 minimally invasive spine surgeries using Mazor Robotics Renaissance™ Guidance System. A hospital spokespe.... Read More

Focus of Geriatric Care Has Begun to Change

Apr 12, 2017 at 02:34 pm by admin

With a growing elderly population that is living longer with fewer physicians available to treat them, the future of geriatric medicine is on the verge of transitioning from d.... Read More

Titan Orthopedics Boasts New, Old-fashioned Care

Apr 12, 2017 at 02:27 pm by admin

John Lochemes, MD, owner and sole practitioner at the new Titan Orthopedics, may have discovered a great way to blend the best of old-fashioned, face-to-face personal patient.... Read More

Orthopedic Surgeon Speaks Up for Patients

Apr 12, 2017 at 01:28 pm by admin

Writing letters to the editor is not what Richard Ennis, MD, spends a lot of time doing. In fact, until he wrote the letter that appears below, he’d never written a single one.... Read More

Experts Suggest a Prescription for Stable Financial Health

Apr 12, 2017 at 01:22 pm by admin

One of the main stressors for a large segment of those working in the healthcare industry as well as most other Americans is financial insecurity, ranging from worries about p.... Read More

Peanut Allergies: A Hard Nut to Crack

Apr 12, 2017 at 01:13 pm by admin

New Guidelines, Potential Therapy Offer a Shift in the Prevailing WindPeanuts are considered one of nature's healthiest foods ... unless, of course, you are one of the three m.... Read More

Doctors’ Day on the Hill Draws Record Participation

Apr 12, 2017 at 01:02 pm by admin

NASHVILLE – A record number of physicians and other healthcare advocates recently participated in the “Day on the Hill,” an annual event sponsored by the Tennessee Medical Ass.... Read More

Orthopedist Making a Difference at Home and Abroad

Apr 12, 2017 at 12:59 pm by admin

When Michael Calfee, MD, went on his first mission trip in 2011 it was because his daughter wanted to go. Six years later and more than 10 mission trips under his belt, Calfee.... Read More

‘Pre-Hospice’ Saves Money By Keeping People at Home Near the End of Life

Apr 12, 2017 at 12:51 pm by admin

Gerald Chinchar isn’t quite at the end of life, but the end is not far away. The 77-year-old fell twice last year, shattering his hip and femur, and now gets around his San Di.... Read More

Saint Francis Offering Saturday Mammogram Screenings

Apr 12, 2017 at 10:48 am by admin

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis has begun offering Saturday hours for mammogram screening appointments at the hospital’s Breast Center. The Saturday appointments are offered.... Read More