New field hospital is beautiful but unsettling

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 19, 2020 9:57 AM CT | Published: May 19, 2020 4:00 AM CT

The renovation of 495 Union Ave. is a feat of will, but it doesn't soften the concern about what kind of shape we'll be in if we need it.

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Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

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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