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Physcians perform surgery during the fifth annual Ivan Marais Cataract-A-Thon.
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The Gift of Sight

Physicians at the UTHSC Hamilton Eye Institute donated their services to restore sight to two dozen people during the fifth annual Ivan Marais Cataract-A-Thon.

Camille James, Ernest Trice, Regina Dowell and Karen King.
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Digging In

A community that grows produce together, stays together. At least this is how it is going for the residents of Frayser through implementing a community garden with the help of UTHSC.

UT System President Randy Boyd, UTHSC College of Dentistry professor Jerry McKinney, UTHSC College of Dentistry Dean James Ragain, UTHSC College of Dentistry Professor Alicia Long, and UTK Chancellor Donde Plowman.
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Extending Dental Care

The College of Dentistry at UTHSC, with assistance from UT Knoxville, held its first dental education course in East Tennessee.

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One of the Richest Representations

Building a bio repository to quickly diagnose diseases.

Peter Buckley and Harley
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Welcome, Dr. Buckley!

Peter F. Buckley began his tenure as the 11th chancellor of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in February.

A mother and father walk through a meadow joyfully with their five year old daughter
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To Be the Best They Can Be

UTHSC Center on Developmental Disabilities helps children thrive.

Samuel Dagogo-Jack
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Dagogo-Jack Writes First Comprehensive Textbook on Prediabetes

After more than 25 years of research, UTHSC's chief Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes has written the first comprehensive textbook on prediabetes.

Dr. Mukta Panda stands in a hospital hallway
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Stories Well Told

Dr. Mukta Panda champions the human connection in medicine.

Two gloved hands carefully hande documents from 1919 unsealed from a time capsule
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Time Travelers

UT's time capsules celebrate bygone eras.

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Family Linked to UT Since 1946

An “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural shows pride.

Steve Schwab stands under an arch weaing a green and orange striped tie
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UTHSC Chancellor to Retire

UTHSC Chancellor Steve Schwab has been with UT Health Science Center for 15 years, serving as chancellor since 2010.

A group of doctors stand outside a Zambia medical school
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The Other 6.5 Billion

Embracing health around the world is helping advance care in Memphis and beyond through the UTHSC Center for Multicultural and Global Health.

Jennifer and Brian Winbigler
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A Better Place

Jennifer and Brian Winbigler hope their efforts create not only a brighter future for their children, but also the rest of the world.

UTHSC administer vaccines in a mobile drive up vaccine clinic
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Students Join Community Vaccination

Students and faculty from UTHSC joined to assist in the administration of COVID-19 vaccinations in Memphis.

A Black woman in a white coat walks confidentally through the Memphis Medical District
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Reflective of the Population

For Jasmine Jefferson, a mentoring program tipped the scales in favor of a career in medicine.

The Midtown Memphis Medical District and UTHSC
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Chancellor Schwab Says UTHSC Has Stood Strong in Face of Pandemic

Chancellor Steve Schwab said the UT Health Science Center is “weathering COVID in a lean but strong fashion.”

Kristina Lim and Mounica Konjeti prepare food in a professional kitchen
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A Recipe for Health

Culinary medicine class prepares doctors with kitchen skills.

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Assisting in a Crisis

Alumni and donors give to help students impacted by COVID-19.

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Alumni Association

Welcome to the UT Family

How UT's campuses and academic program prepared five Class of 2020 graduates.

Walker Strome and Boyd at UTHSC alternate care site
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UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital

The 401-bed hospital is in the former Commercial Appeal building in the Memphis Medical District.

Colleen Jonsson
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A Matter of When

UTHSC researcher Colleen Jonsson takes on viruses, including COVID-19.

A group of four women give a presentation in Knoxville
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Alliance of Women Philanthropists Funds Grants Across the UT System

The 2020 grant recipients represent innovations in learning and community partnerships that support the health of Tennesseans young, old and furry.

A nursing student takes a man’s blood pressue at a drop-in clinic
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UTHSC Marks ‘Year of the Nurse’

2020 has been designated as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization.