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NEA Baptist CEO named to lead Baptist Memphis flagship hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (KAIT) - NEA Baptist Hospital CEO Samuel Lynd has been named administrator and CEO of Baptist Memorial’s flagship hospital in Memphis. Baptist Memorial Health Care announced Thursday that Lynd will oversee Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. Lynd joined Baptist Memorial in 2011 as a Frank Groner Administrative Fellow, according to a news release.
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UTHSC gets investment to support doctors in West Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee's Health and Science Center is getting a major investment to support doctors in West Tennessee. More than $350 million is going toward improving medical treatment in the Mid-South. UTHSC is getting a new College of Medicine, but this is part of a...
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Southaven Chamber to hold ribbon‑cutting for Spiritual Care Network
The Southaven Chamber of Commerce announced it will hold a ribbon‑cutting ceremony “tomorrow” to celebrate Spiritual Care Network and its work connecting faith leaders, mental health professionals and recovery resources across the community, the chamber said. The chamber said the event will recognize Stacy Dodd, a Southaven...
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital names new president, CEO
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announced Tuesday that it has appointed Charles W.M. Roberts as its new president and CEO. “I’m deeply honored to have been selected to lead this institution at a pivotal moment, when emerging technologies are creating unprecedented opportunities to accelerate discovery,” Roberts said. “Meeting this challenge will require collaboration across disciplines, institutions and borders. I look forward to continuing to work with partners around the world to transform outcomes for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases everywhere.”
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Hospitality Hub opens cooling center Saturday amid extreme heat wave
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Hospitality Hub of Memphis opens its cooling center Saturday for the unhoused community during the extreme heat wave. The center will be open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., located at 590 Washington Avenue. Transportation will be provided by MATA; requests can be made by...
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Peptides may soon be available at compounding pharmacies amid safety concerns
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — At Collierville Compounding Pharmacy, owner and lead pharmacist Dr. Ryan Wooden closely watches a 3-D printer dispense what will eventually become testosterone lozenges. “So, after about 30 minutes of dry time, nice white little troches,” Wooden explained to WREG about what would come out of the machine. In the future, patients may […]
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Putting Values Into Action Through Mission-Driven Leadership – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital shared on LinkedIn:. “Great institutions don’t just state their values. They put them into action. Throughout her career in hospital operations, Maria Papola Megdal has valued mission-driven organizations. That’s why the values of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital stood out. As...
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Regional One Health unveils design for hospital meant to heal more than patients
Regional One Health executives unveiled renderings Wednesday, Aug. 5, for a new 600,000-square-foot medical center, a $1 billion project they say will transform one of the city’s most visible corridors and build the local economy. Demolition is underway and construction preparations have begun at the site of the former...
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St. Jude patient honored by FedEx Purple Eagle program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As preparation continues for the FedEx St Jude Championship kicking off next week, a major attraction landed on TPC Southwind this morning with one goal – to highlight the important work taking place at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If you were driving on...
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Inside Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab: 100 Years of Excellence in Senior Living & Rehabilitation
What does exceptional senior care look like in today’s world?. In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Baylee Less-Eiseman from Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab to discuss their mission of providing compassionate, person-centered care while helping seniors live with dignity, purpose, and the highest quality of life.
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St. Jude patient honored by FedEx Purple Eagle program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As preparation continues for the FedEx St Jude Championship kicking off next week, a major attraction landed on TPC Southwind this morning with one goal – to highlight the important work taking place at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If you were driving on I-240 Thursday morning, you may have gotten caught […]
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Regional One shows what new campus will look like
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Kroger Health expands diabetes A1C testing to 90+ pharmacies | A Better Memphis
Kenneth Hohmeier of UT Health Sciences joins Action News 5's Joe Birch and Kym Clark to discuss how a successful pharmacy pilot program is scaling up to expand critical A1C diabetes testing to communities across Tennessee.
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Heavy Police Response Shuts Down Streets Around Memphis Hospital
A typically quiet Midtown Memphis night turned tense late Tuesday when a large police response descended on St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, tightening access around the campus and nearby streets and creating what felt like a lockdown for families, staff and neighbors. Police converge, perimeter goes up. According to FOX13...