Trial runs help prepare for Methodist University’s big move to Shorb Tower

By , Daily Memphian Published: April 04, 2019 5:26 PM CT
<strong>Melanie Hayes (from left),&nbsp;Vashunda McKillion and Claretha Payne-Brooks try to resolve a printing issue in Methodist University Hospital's newest building, Shorb Tower. The hospital hosted a "Day in the Life" event during which staff were tested with real-life patient scenerios to help prepare patients, doctors, and staff moving into the new building.</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Melanie Hayes (from left), Vashunda McKillion and Claretha Payne-Brooks try to resolve a printing issue in Methodist University Hospital's newest building, Shorb Tower. The hospital hosted a "Day in the Life" event during which staff were tested with real-life patient scenerios to help prepare patients, doctors, and staff moving into the new building. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Doctors, nurses and staff are going through a "day in the life" of patients to prepare for the consolidation of various Methodist University Hospital departments into the new $275 million Shorb Tower later this month. 

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Michelle Corbet

Michelle Corbet

Michelle Corbet covers business for The Daily Memphian. Prior to, she was a reporter at the Memphis Business Journal. A native Memphian and University of Memphis graduate, Michelle covered business in Conway, Arkansas after college. Michelle got her start covering business as an intern at The Commercial Appeal.


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