There are 6 article(s) tagged Dr. Jason Yaun:

• August 2024

  • A shot to prevent cancer

    St. Jude is working to vaccinate children against a virus capable of causing a host of cancers in adulthood. 

    By Aisling Mäki August 25, 2024

• April 2023

  • Health care providers urge Gov. Lee to act on gun violence

    Signees of an open letter to Lee’s administration — drafted by a Memphis pediatrician — come from all over Tennessee, including Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, Sewanee, Knoxville, Lebanon and Mt. Juliet. 

    By Aisling Mäki April 11, 2023

• August 2020

  • Le Bonheur statistics show pandemic’s brute force on children

    The Resilience Initiative at Le Bonheur reports depression and mental illness up 250% in family homes since pandemic began; violence in neighborhoods up 350%.

    By Jane Roberts August 24, 2020

• July 2020

  • UTHSC COVID symposium includes scientific, sociological views

    Two-hour symposium includes updates on treatments, immunology studies and research happening in Memphis.

    By Jane Roberts July 29, 2020

• June 2020

  • Pandemic disrupts vaccination schedules; 700 need shots in Frayser alone

    UTHSC and Le Bonheur are setting up a free shot clinic in Frayser to help catch children up on vaccines before school.

    By Jane Roberts June 16, 2020

• December 2019

  • Memphis’ poor housing exacerbates lead exposure

    Experts say 200,000 homes in Memphis are at risk for lead exposure due to age and lead paint. 

    By Jane Roberts December 02, 2019