Grand Rounds

Dr. Boop New ISPN President Elect

Jan 20, 2020 at 11:23 am by admin

Fredrick Boop, MD, of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), and Semmes Murphey Clin.... Read More

THA Names Chief Operating Officer

Jan 20, 2020 at 11:22 am by admin

The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) has named Will Cromer executive vice president and chief operating officer. He succeeds Mary Layne Van Cleave, who is retiring this ye.... Read More

Dr. Susan Lacy Opens Practice

Jan 20, 2020 at 11:22 am by admin

Susan Lacy, MD, FACOG, has opened Modern Gynecology & Reproductive Health, a new practice, at 1407 Union Avenue in, Memphis. Dr. Lacy, who graduated from Johns Hopkins Uni.... Read More

UTHSC's Jefferies to Lead Cardiology Chapter

Jan 20, 2020 at 11:21 am by admin

John Jefferies, MD, MPH, is the new governor-elect of the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (TNACC) and will become governor of the organization in 2021..... Read More

Sickle Cell Trial Results in Drug Approval

Jan 20, 2020 at 11:18 am by admin

The FDA has approved use of the drug crizanlizumab based on the results of a clinical trial led by Kenneth Ataga, MD, Plough Foundation Endowed Chair in Sickle Cell Disease an.... Read More

Sally Deitch Appointed CEO of Saint Francis Healthcare

Nov 19, 2019 at 09:00 am by admin

Sally Deitch, RN, FACHE, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mid-South Group, Memphis market and Saint Francis Hospital by Tenet Healthcare. Deitch will be responsib.... Read More

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Names Communications VP

Nov 19, 2019 at 08:59 am by admin

Tabrina Davis is the new vice president for marketing and communications at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. She will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing.... Read More

UTHSC Researcher Wins Grant to Study Opioid Addiction

Nov 19, 2019 at 08:57 am by admin

Karen J. Derefinko, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), received a $3.3 million.... Read More

Healthcare Organizations Call for Ban on Flavored Vaping

Nov 19, 2019 at 08:56 am by admin

Some of Tennessee's largest healthcare advocacy organizations are urging Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly to take swift action in response to the emerging publ.... Read More

Marthinus Zeeman, MD, Joins UT Addiction Medicine Practice

Nov 19, 2019 at 08:55 am by admin

Marthinus Zeeman, MD, has joined the staff of UT Addiction Medicine a practice of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC,) a clinical practice meeting the ne.... Read More

Researcher Gains Grant to Study Muscle Loss in Older Adults

Nov 19, 2019 at 08:54 am by admin

Qi Zhao, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC,) has been awarded approximately $3.... Read More

Cody Scarbrough Joins Staff at Mays & Schnapp

Nov 19, 2019 at 08:53 am by admin

Cody Scarbrough, MD, has joined the Mays & Schnapp Pain Clinic and Rehabilitation Center, a provider of pain relief treatment in the Mid-South. Dr. Scarbrough recently com.... Read More

MJHR Opens 24,000-Square-Foot Addition

Nov 19, 2019 at 08:52 am by admin

The Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab (MJHR,) a not-for-profit organization that provides care to people of all faiths who are seeking rehabilitation services and long-term care.... Read More

Construction for Le Bonheur Green Has Begun

Nov 19, 2019 at 08:52 am by admin

Le Bonheur Green construction work has begun following a groundbreaking ceremony at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital main lawn at 848 Adams Ave. According to a news release from.... Read More

Medical Society Expands 'Money & Medicine' Program

Nov 19, 2019 at 08:51 am by admin

The Memphis Medical Society is expanding its new financial education program, Money & Medicine, to include seminars for physicians in all career stages. Clint Cummins, Med.... Read More