Second-deadliest cancer among U.S. men takes center stage at NCRM event
Black men are 70% more likely to develop cancer of the prostate and twice as likely to die from it compared to their white counterparts.
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Health Care Memphis VA Medical Center now has lodging for patients’ loved ones
The Memphis location is the 98th Fisher House built by The Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit that builds the homes at military and VA medical centers around the world.
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Health Care Memphis region’s sole ALS clinic helps patients live the best they can
The Semmes Murphey Clinic has diagnosed and treated patients with neurological disorders for more than a century, and once a month it hosts the region’s only multidisciplinary clinic for patients with ALS, aka Lou Gherig’s disease.
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Health Care Tennessee confirms first measles case since 2019
Health officials in Kentucky and Tennessee are working together to evaluate exposures to the measles.
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Health Care Polaris spaceflight could lift St. Jude fundraising to new heights
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is the official charitable partner of SpaceX’s Polaris Program, which launched its first commercial spaceflight early on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Business Memphis entrepreneurs, mayor head to Nashville for LaunchTN conference
Memphis will be represented at this week’s 3686 Conference, where people from across the state and country will come together to learn about Tennessee’s startup scene.
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BusinessFashion industry leader stays close to his Memphis roots
Jason McNary is setting his sights on bolstering his local fashion connections and finding ways to mentor and support young people who aspire to industry careers.
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Spirit of Memphis Optometry students from across the US, Canada have eyes on Memphis
On 901 Day, here’s a look at Southern College of Optometry’s success at selling Memphis. This year’s freshman class includes alumni of 91 colleges and universities, who hail from 35 states.
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Business Memphis-based Radians plans move amid growth
The 110,000-square-foot space will consolidate the company’s manufacturing, warehouse and office space under one roof.
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Business Local entrepreneurs to share big wins at small biz seminar
The event will feature personal stories of triumphs and challenges from City Silo’s Scott Tashie, Biscuits and Jams’ Monique Williams and Trust Marketing mother-and-son powerhouses Beverly and Ryan Robertson.
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Business Memphis Black business association has new name but same mission
The 50-year-old Black Business Association of Memphis has a new name, a fresh website and a recently launched tool for members that uses AI to help them find their target audiences.
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Business AI and young professionals are focuses at Tennessee HR conference
Almost 1,000 HR professionals from across Tennessee and 16 other states are in Downtown Memphis this week for the Society for Human Resources Management’s 2024 State Conference.
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Business This woman’s passion for Memphis kindles her business’ growth
What started as Shannon Little Briggs’ one-woman marketing agency has expanded to include 14 team members serving a slew of mostly Memphis clients through marketing, PR and social media support.
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Health CareA shot to prevent cancer
St. Jude is working to vaccinate children against a virus capable of causing a host of cancers in adulthood.
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Health Care TennCare covers genetic testing for diseases thanks to Memphis doctor
Children with suspected genetic disease can suffer for years before being diagnosed and treated. Rapid whole-genome sequencing can change that.
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Health Care Memphis hospital is Tennessee’s first center of robotic excellence in surgery
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis said it has been harnessing robotic-assisted technology for better patient outcomes since 2011 and now has the largest fleet in the region.
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Ford Megasite Ford delays launch of Tennessee-built EV truck to 2027
The company said delaying the launch will enable the company to use lower-cost battery technology and take advantage of other cost breakthroughs while the market continues to develop.
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Transportation & Logistics Chuck Hutton Toyota building solar-powered EV charge stations, complete with while-you-wait lounge
Chuck Hutton Toyota will be home to an eco-friendly automotive infrastructure that includes a solar farm, a fleet of EV charging stations and a solar-powered lounge where drivers can relax while their vehicles charge.
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Health Care UTHSC honors Church Health’s Scott Morris for service to Memphis
Morris recently stepped down as CEO of Church Health, the nonprofit he founded 36 years ago to provide affordable health care for uninsured and underserved Memphians.
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Health Care BlueCross BlueShield to deliver free fruit, vegetables to members
Members of BlueCare Tennessee, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, can receive deliveries of free fresh fruits and vegetables shipped directly to their doors after they’ve completed preventative health screenings.
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Health Care COVID now looks more like other common respiratory viruses
Like many parts of the world, the Memphis area is seeing a COVID uptick. What differs now is the virus has become endemic like the flu and RSV.
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Health CareUT’s first-ever wellness officer centers mental health on campus
Looking after the well-being of the University of Tennessee’s 59,000 students and 19,000 staff members is no simple task, but Dr. Jessi Gold is well-versed in caring for the carers.
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Ford Megasite Residents near BlueOval City voice concerns
The BlueOval Good Neighbors Coalition led a rally in Mason on Wednesday, Aug. 7., demanding access to the local community center and reiterating their demands for Ford Motor Co. to commit to a community benefits agreement.
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Business WK Kellogg plans to downsize Memphis plant
The company will scale back production at its Memphis facility off of Airways Boulevard starting next year.
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Health Care Getting to the heart and soul of health
Experts will convene at the Stax Museum for a special two-day summit to fight Tennessee’s rising heart health conditions.
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