City of Memphis
Ghana’s honored status at MIM fest draws criticism from LGBTQ groups
This is not the first time Memphis in May has chosen to honor a country with a questionable record on human rights.
Jane Roberts
Reporter
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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April 2022
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EducationTight on dorm space, Rhodes College is seeking alternatives
Weather and supply chain issues slow progress on new dorm, forcing Rhodes to nix requirement at last minute that all juniors live on campus.
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Health CareMemphis scientists instrumental in new, landmark COVID drug
The next possible landmark COVID drug is so rich in Memphis DNA that if approved by the FDA, patent royalty checks will immediately flow to town. Plus, it’s in capsule form, taken once a day for 21 days. It does not need to be refrigerated and can be shipped easily and inexpensively around the world.
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December 2021
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2021 most moving
Spirit of MemphisJeepers, creepers! Jeep club gets health care workers to job
Band of Jeeps are on the road nearly 24-7, donating time, gas to keep Mid-South health care workers moving in the cold.
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Health CareSuit alleges Methodist, West Clinic contrived $800M in fraud
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is accused of awarding more than $400 million to West Clinic and its physicians, a significant portion of in kickbacks, for business that netted the hospital $1.5 billion between 2012-2018.
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November 2021
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Spirit of Memphis St. Jude’s 20th marathon returns with ‘best in the world’
In 2002, an AutoZone employee new to Memphis began running for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — and he’s never stopped.
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Health Care After vaccine mandate, local hospital systems boast 97% or higher compliance
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was the first to make vaccination mandatory. It has not released the percentage of staff that complied.
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Health Care U.S. government refutes Methodist ‘rhetoric,’ justifies intervention in lawsuit
Hospital system was given recordings, other evidence before U.S. filed motion to intervene, filing says.
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Health Care Saint Francis-Memphis names new CEO
Chris Cosby, who has more than 20 years of experience in health care administration, replaces Sally Deitch who left suddenly in July.
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Health Care UTHSC Health Hub opens in Uptown; goal is connecting people to care
The UTHSC Health Hub is the first of what they hope will be a series of hubs in neighborhoods where access to medical care is low and chronic disease rates run high.
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October 2021
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Health Care Universal genome testing in newborns on horizon
“People are starting to generate more and more data showing that, well, if you know much earlier, then you can make decisions that actually reduce costs,” Chester Brown said.
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Health Care Local health experts criticize state bill limiting autonomy
Tennessee has been under a governor-issued emergency declaration since pandemic began.
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Coronavirus Local officials seek increase in first, second COVID vaccine doses
In Shelby County, 53.6% of the eligible population has received at least one vaccine dose, while 40.8% is fully vaccinated.
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Business Prospero staying Downtown, more than doubling in size
Prospero launched its home-based medical care services in January 2020.
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Health Care Baptist hospital counselors offer free virtual session to help people cope
The session will be broadcast on the hospital’s Facebook (@baptistonline) page and will stay there for viewers who tune in later. It also will be posted on the hospital’s website.
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Health CareUTHSC College of Medicine GME on probationary accreditation in Memphis
The university must notify all incoming residents and fellows and it may not start new programs until status improves.
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Health Care Campuses warily watch fight looming over federal contracts, vaccination
The federal government is the primary source of research support for universities; the onus to vaccinate could threaten $750 million UT received in 2021 alone.
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Metro Majority of COVID vaccination doses given in Shelby County now third doses
The majority of COVID-19 vaccination doses being given in Shelby County now are third doses, Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said Thursday.
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Health Care Baptist Health Sciences U receives $4.3M to help Black students succeed
Only 13% of its Black students graduate in six years, compared to 50% or more for other races.
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Metro Biden announces broad network to vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds
Vaccinations will be provided at locations families trust, including schools, community-based sites, 25,000 doctors’ offices, plus dozens of children’s hospitals and thousands of pharmacies.
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Health CareToo frail for infusion? Doctor brings monoclonal antibodies to homebound
The treatment is for the homebound; it’s not a concierge service for the able.
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Health Care Morris, Evans being inducted in state Health Care Hall of Fame
Ceremony will be held at Belmont University in Nashville.
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Health Care Uncovering COVID’s new connection with diabetes
“This is my advice: Go get a full physical. Try to find out everything that is going on with you.”
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Spirit of Memphis Tennessee Hospital Association honors Memphis exec, medical team
Michael Ugwueke, president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, received the CEO of Distinction Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association.
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Health Care UTHSC had banner year in research, revenue
Low evaluations in graduate medical education programs underline need for better supervision, said Chancellor Dr. Steve Schwab.
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