Health Department nominee is pediatrician with broad experience
The Shelby County Commission will vote on Taylor’s appointment on Monday, July 26.
Jane Roberts
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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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Business Saint Francis CEO stepping down
Sally Deitch took over leadership of the Memphis market in 2019 when former CEO Audrey Gregory left.
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Health Care COVID surge hospital, never used, closes for good
All expenses, including monthly rent, are eligible to be reimbursed by the federal government.
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Health Care Le Bonheur announces $95 million expansion
The expansion includes enlarging the cardiovascular and neonatal floors, in addition to the surgery-recovery area and main floor.
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Spirit of MemphisFood for Thought, gathering for the intellectually hungry, ends after 29 years
‘I started because I was desperate for good conversation,’ Rob Sangster says of the informal salon that provided a forum for discussing topics of importance to Memphis.
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State GovernmentTennessee becomes poster child for anti-vax movement
But national headlines alleging the state is anti-vaccine don’t sit well with lawmakers and elected officials. Many say the difference between promoting vaccines and simply educating residents, particularly minors, is a fine line.
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Shelby County COVID transmission rate soars to highest since April 2020
The positivity rate has tripled since July 1, to 8.9%. The majority of cases are the Delta variant, which is 50% to 60% more contagious than the B.1.1.7 strain that was dominant here from mid-March 2021 to early July.
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Business St. Jude makes COVID vaccination mandatory for employees
Employees may receive the vaccine on the St. Jude campus. Those who received it off campus are to submit verification to the hospital before returning to work.
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Metro Shelby County will not follow state ban on promoting childhood vaccinations
“In keeping with our mission, we will continue to provide a comprehensive vaccination program for Shelby County residents of all ages,” Shelby County’s acting Health Department director said.
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Health Care West Cancer buys three clinics in West Tennessee
“Because many treatment plans require several weeks of consecutive treatments, having these services close to home is a blessing for patients and their families.”
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Health Care Financial problems mount for long-term care facilities
Nursing homes and other facilities’ problems include difficulty finding workers, skyrocketing liability insurance rates and a new clause that exempts insurers from covering claims caused by contagious diseases.
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Coronavirus New CDC guidance urges masks, other precautions for schools
When distancing is not possible, schools are asked to layer other protections to cover the students 12 and under are not vaccinated.
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Food News Butcher Shop Steakhouse files for Chapter 11 protection
Restaurant is open; creditors’ meeting is Aug. 2.
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Health CareLe Bonheur physicians, angry with pact, want meeting with leadership
The physicians group is asking Methodist and UT leaders to meet with the 150-member practice within a week.
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Coronavirus New health directive offers minor changes
The new directive omits recommendations on how drinking fountains were to be cleaned in the pandemic, eliminating confusion about whether they can be open. They can.
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Metro Fewer than 10% of cases in vaccinated people, health department says
The reproductive rate of coronavirus in Shelby County is now 1.22, the highest since June 25, 2020. The seven-day average positivity rate is now 4.5%, up from 2.9% on July 1, 2021.
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Shelby County COVID hospitalizations rising
People with compromised immune systems should talk to their doctor about a third dose, Dr. Manoj Jain says.
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Real Estate Manufacturer closing Presidents Island site, laying off 156
The company’s consumer health line includes Sensodyne, parodontax, Polident, Advil, Voltaren, Panadol, Otrivin, Theraflu and Centrum.
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Health Care No COVID deaths in Shelby County since June 22
Coronavirus case rates are down 30% in the last 14 days.
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Business Nonprofit sector has its own poverty wages and bias, local pay study shows
Intensity of the pandemic has opened floodgates on staff departures. Fundraising also remains in flux.
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Downtown AutoZone conference will be first at newly renovated Renasant
The annual national sales meeting is part of AutoZone lore; it is scheduled for Sept. 27-30.
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Health Care Le Bonheur seeks approval for first outpost outside Memphis
Tennessee Department of Health is expected to decide in October if the transfer is in the best interest of the region, including that the change would improve access and quality of care.
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Education CBU makes vaccine mandatory for fall
Students and staff have been notified; campus leaders will help those who have difficulty getting access.
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Health Care Residents’ memories dance day into night on Trezevant mural
A dozen girls from Hutchison interviewed the residents, then compiled themes and treasures into a mural created by Memphis potter, Kristi Duckworth.
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Health Care Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may provide immunity for years
A Washington University study published Monday, June 28, also showed a heightened immune response for people who had the disease and later were vaccinated.
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