Health

close-up of a honeybee

Ag is Good for Bees

Contrary to some media reports condemning a commonly used agricultural pesticide, scientists with UTIA have found that the overall health…

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Participants in the first occupational therapy doctoral program gather after graduation.

Occupational Therapy Graduates First Doctoral Class

When UTC’s occupational therapy doctoral program launched in 2013, it was one of just eight OTD programs in the country.

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a patient gets cataract surgery at UTHSC's Hamilton Eye Institute

The Gift of Sight

Thirty people saw the world differently when they walked out of the Hamilton Eye Institute Surgery Center at UTHSC on…

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Dr. Laura Wheat

Coping with Disaster

Dr. Laura Wheat, assistant professor of counselor education, is proud that many of her students in the immediate wake of…

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A Physician’s Journey

Dr. Robert Proffitt has written the story of his interactions and lessons learned with the famous and not-so-famous in his…

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Nursing students

Nationally Ranked Nursing Program

An online program designed to help nurses with two-year RN degrees advance to bachelor’s degrees was ranked a top 10…

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A female UTC nursing student listens to an older man's heartbeat

UTC Nursing Leads in Gerontology Care

UTC's programs and leaders are recognized statewide and nationwide.

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The Fetal Heart Monitor App in the simulation lab

An Innovation in Simulation

Fetal heart monitor app helps train future nurses.

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All Vol Cheese: Made in Tennessee, Enjoyed Everywhere

Checkerboard Mild Cheddar, Game Day Sharp Cheddar, Smokey’s Smoked Gouda and Torchbearer Jalapeno. If you’re a fan of cheese and…

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New Therapy Clinic is Labor of Love

The ribbon cutting at the Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center at UTHSC was a cause for celebration.

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Community-based Changes for Better Health

Heather Wallace helps Tennessee families add more movement and healthful foods into their lives.

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Joshua Light

Fulfilling a Passion, Making a Difference

If you told Joshua Light a few years ago that he would have a nursing degree and a good job…

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Dave Ramsey and Joe DiPietro

Educate, Discover, Connect

When talking about the impact of the University of Tennessee, I often use the phrase “educate, discover and connect.” There…

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Martha and David Shepard

Health Care Providers

Pharmacist couple mix advocacy and service

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Lisa Vanderwall

What is a Nurse?

Changes in health care help expand opportunities and roles for nurses

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Ann Cashion

What is a Nurse?: UT Nursing Alumni

"There are so many ways you can choose to practice the art of nursing. I think that gets broader every…

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Matthew Burleson

What is a Nurse?: UT Nursing Students

UT Nursing students share what led them to choose nursing as a major, career path, and vocation.

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Ramesh Narayanan

Working Together to Fight Cancer

UTHSC and two partners form West Cancer Center

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City employee working out in fitness center

Strategy to Finance Health Care Costs

IPS helps local governments tackle spending

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UT Martin Assistant Professor Dexter Davis, center, helps former Chinese athletes move on to the next phase after competition.

Life After Competition

Photo: UT Martin Assistant Professor Dexter Davis, center, helps former Chinese athletes move on to the next phase after competition.…

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Jayne Wu and Shigetoshi Eda

Quick Diagnosis

An innovative disease detection technology developed by UT Knoxville and UT Institute of Agriculture researchers is on its way to…

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Whether it is a crate of corn or a handful of squash, no amount of fruits and vegetables is too small to fill the void of those who need it most. Jean Hulsey, left, assists Mike Smith, a volunteer of the Society of St. Andrew. Smith transports the produce to East Tennessee shelters and food banks.

Circle of Greater Good

Alliance of Women Philanthropists provides funding for UT Projects

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Central BBQ in Midtown Memphis

Local Favorites with Alumni

We asked alumni to help us choose restaurants to visit in each city.

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