Twenty-first century medical appointments are a predictable affair: syringes, stethoscopes, thermometers and the like. But the Middle Age’s medico-magical methods were anything but predictable—that’s why they caught the attention of a UTC professor. Continue reading No Hard and Fast Lines
UTHSC Jim Bailey and his team lead the research effort to improve the heart health of Tennesseans, whose state ranks third in the nation in cardiovascular events. But the team isn’t working in a lab—they’re working in the community. Continue reading In The Heart of Communities
Even when Alzheimer’s is detected early, its effects are inescapable. Often the earliest symptom to appear? Fear of the unknown. Continue reading The Unknown
Tennessee has a maternal health crisis. The passion and education carried by the 16 students in the UTHSC nurse midwifery program can begin to rectify it. Continue reading Changing Outcomes
Connecting people, animals and the environment to protect health. Continue reading One Health for All
Madelynn Bernau (UTS ’20) and her mixed-trap shooting partner, Brian Burrows, won the bronze medal for the U.S. during the Olympics in Tokyo. This was the first time a UT Southern alumna won an Olympic medal. Continue reading Alumna Wins Bronze at Olympics
Embracing health around the world is helping advance care in Memphis and beyond through the UTHSC Center for Multicultural and Global Health. Continue reading The Other 6.5 Billion
Sometimes as many as 400 people came in a four-hour shift for a COVID-19 vaccine. UTC nursing students kept the syringes filled and spirits high. Continue reading Part of the Solution
Jennifer and Brian Winbigler hope their efforts create not only a brighter future for their children, but also the rest of the world. Continue reading A Better Place
UTC’s student rocket team—the Rocket Mocs—are the No. 1 team in the country. Continue reading Rocketing to No. 1
In September 2013 I participated in my first 5K (3.1-mile) race. Continue reading Running for My Life (And Theirs, Too)
UTC professor Susan Eckelmann Berghel has students engage with history beyond the textbooks by recording the stories of local women involved in the civil rights movement. Continue reading ‘Her’stories
Fast action by the staff of the UT Mobile Stroke Unit saved the life of a man who had a stroke on a Delta airlines flight bound for Atlanta. Continue reading Mobile Stroke Unit a Life Saver
Domestic abuse survivor Mildred Muhammad was the keynote speaker Oct. 28 at Bridging Troubled Waters, a free community forum at UTHSC aimed at ending domestic violence, resolving conflicts peacefully and building healthy relationships. Continue reading Ending Domestic Violence
Heather Wallace helps Tennessee families add more movement and healthful foods into their lives. Continue reading Community-based Changes for Better Health
IPS helps local governments tackle spending Continue reading Strategy to Finance Health Care Costs
An innovative disease detection technology developed by UT Knoxville and UT Institute of Agriculture researchers is on its way to the marketplace. Continue reading Quick Diagnosis
Trying to quit smoking? You guessed it – there’s an app for that. Continue reading Quit Smoking Forever
Sitting is hazardous to your health. Continue reading Get Out of Your Seat
