Memphis Medical News

Search Clinical

Methodist Healthcare Wins CON Approval for $280-Million Project

Jun 07, 2016 at 09:33 am by admin

The Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency approved the Certificate of Need (CON) filed by Methodist Healthcare to modernize Methodist University Hospital (MUH).The.... Read More

Saint Francis Healthcare Hospitals Honored for Patient Safety

Jun 07, 2016 at 09:32 am by admin

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett and Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis have been honored with “A” Hospital Safety Scores by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital industry wa.... Read More

Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser to Be Part of ‘West Fight On’ Event

Jun 07, 2016 at 09:27 am by admin

The Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation’s Teal Run/Walk fundraiser will become part of the West Cancer Center’s Fight On Cycle, Run, Walk event which will be held September 1.... Read More

Inaugural CORNET Awards Presented for Nine Research Initiatives

Jun 07, 2016 at 09:26 am by admin

Nine research grants have been announced as the 2016 awardees for the inaugural University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) Collaborative Research Network (CORNET) A.... Read More

UTHSC Graduates 779 New Healthcare Professionals

Jun 07, 2016 at 09:25 am by admin

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center graduated 779 new healthcare professionals during separate ceremonies for each of its six colleges last month.The 779 graduat.... Read More

Antony Sheehan Joins Methodist Le Bonheur to Leadership Team

Jun 07, 2016 at 09:19 am by admin

Antony Sheehan, who has served as president of the Church Health Center since 2013, has joined Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) as a senior advisor.Michael Ugwueke, curre.... Read More

Audrey Gregory Returns to Saint Francis Healthcare as CEO

Jun 07, 2016 at 09:17 am by admin

Audrey Gregory, Ph.D., RN, has returned to Memphis as chief executive officer at Saint Francis Healthcare. She succeeds David Archer, who recently announced his retirement.Gre.... Read More

End-of-life Care Is Trending Upward

May 11, 2016 at 03:20 pm by admin

As the nation’s 75 million baby boomers continue to flood the U.S. healthcare system, requiring greater levels of treatment in the process, some Memphis medical professionals.... Read More

Hammeran Vows to Uphold Legacy of New Baptist Facility

May 11, 2016 at 03:06 pm by admin

Coming from the Big Apple to Blues City was less of a culture shock than one might imagine for Kevin Hammeran, the new CEO and administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital for W.... Read More

Following in Father’s Footsteps Was Never the Plan

May 11, 2016 at 02:58 pm by admin

Arthur M. Townsend IV not only bears the name of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he also has kept the chain going in terms of occupation. All four of the Townse.... Read More

Treating Symptoms of Menopause Presents Added Challenges

May 11, 2016 at 02:41 pm by admin

Medical professionals who treat patients experiencing symptoms of menopause have more options available than ever before, but the treatment process is highly individualized an.... Read More

Recruiting Top-Notch Talent to Memphis Often a Challenge

May 11, 2016 at 01:56 pm by admin

Recruiting top physicians and administrators, as with many other aspects of healthcare today, has become more competitive and, in the case of Memphis, a greater challenge than.... Read More

Sweet Music

May 11, 2016 at 12:04 pm by admin

Ten Memphis physicians put their musical talents on display during the third annual Doctors in Concert benefit for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event sponsored b.... Read More

Methodist University Hospital Opens New Coffee Shop

May 11, 2016 at 11:50 am by admin

Methodist University Hospital has opened a new coffee shop in its main lobby of. The Copper Spoon Coffee Co. provides healthy food and beverage options for hospital staff and.... Read More

Third Annual ‘Ride for Life’ Bicycle Event Set for June 26

May 11, 2016 at 11:48 am by admin

The Mid-South Transplant Foundation and Memorial Park will hold its fifth annual Ride for Life on Sunday, June 26, at 7:00 am, rain or shine, at Memorial Park, Poplar Ave. at.... Read More