Healthcare

Feature Story Blue Cross Blue Shield employees and volunteers came together to install new playground equipment at David Carnes Park as part of the $4.5 million Blue Cross Healthy Place Program park redevelopment. (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee) Healthy Communities

Revamped Whitehaven park will be space for health, fun and neighborhood history

Erica HortonTuesday, July 16, 2019
Feature Story University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are four of the anchor institutions partnering with the Memphis Medical District Collaborative for Hire Local 901. (Submitted) Eonomic Development

Hire Local 901 helps Memphians work closer to home

Kim and Jim ColemanThursday, June 20, 2019
Feature Story Utopia Animal Hospital's Dr. Jen Clay (R) and veterinarian technician Jessica Tatum (L) prep a patient for surgery to remove an abdominal tumor. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

Utopia Animal Hospital takes an enlightened approach to pet care

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, May 22, 2019
Feature Story Anatole Williams (L), executive director of Memphis Adult Teen Challenge, and Michael Skouteris, daily operations manager of BAM Thrift Store, discuss store needs. To the right, regular Patricia Jones says hello to the cashier. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

A thrift store, a car wash and a mission to fight addiction

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 15, 2019
Feature Story Students and faculty at the Southern College of Optometry participate in the 2018 Bike to Work Day, which included food and festivities at an outdoor registration table. (Submitted) Transportation

Medical District steps up to Commute Challenge and shared mobility

Cole BradleyWednesday, May 08, 2019
Feature Story At KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary, teacher Nova Moss leads kindergarten students through foundational words and sounds. They use their fingers to spell the words in the air. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

Many hands: Memphis organizations work to improve early learning and lifelong success

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019
Feature Story Dr. Phil Baker, founder of Good Shepherd Pharmacy, poses for a photo at the nonprofit pharmacy. (submitted) Healthy Communities

Good Shepherd Pharmacy uses new technology to facilitate medication sharing across the U.S.

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis is training emergency room personnel to better assess, identify and respond to elder abuse through a curriculum it plans to share with all Shelby County hospitals. (Submitted) Healthy Communities

Baptist-Memphis uses ER visits to assess and respond to elder abuse

Dawn NeusesFriday, November 30, 2018
Feature Story Supported by a $3.9 million Aging Initiative Grant, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis completed 374 aging-in-place home repairs for Shelby County seniors. (Submitted) Healthy Communities

Plough Foundation's $12 million Aging Initiative finds success in supporting Memphis seniors

Dawn NeusesTuesday, October 16, 2018
Feature Story Reach Out and Read Healthy Communities

Video: Memphis pediatricians prescribe books to young patients

Forever ReadyWednesday, September 12, 2018
Feature Story Amir Gooden is treated by Dr. Jason Yaun at LeBonheur Children's Hospital as part of the Family Resilience Initiative clinic. (Brandon Dahlberg) Healthy Communities

New Memphis clinic considers the health effects of adverse childhood experiences

J. Dylan SandiferWednesday, August 29, 2018
Feature Story The site of the upcoming automotive museum at 645 Marshall. (Brandon Dill) Community Development

Development booms in the Edge District

Michael WaddellMonday, August 27, 2018
Feature Story Expectant moms received diapers, wipes, baby clothes, a co-sleeper and more. (Cole Bradley) Healthy Communities

Orange Mound community baby shower seeks to empower lifetime of community health

Cole BradleyWednesday, August 22, 2018
Feature Story Hope House client and HIV advocate Latrina Moore and her three children pose for a portrait on the Hope House swing. Her two youngest children have attended Hope House's daycare and pre-K. (Greg Campbell) Healthy Communities

HIV and AIDS advocates say holistic support is critical and Memphis’ Hope House is getting it right

Cole BradleyThursday, August 16, 2018
Featured Post Baptist Memorial Health Care along with several partners recently hosted a “Black Men in White Coats” youth summit designed to help pave the way for minority students to pursue a career in medicine. Diversity

Memphis hospitals building a more diverse workforce

Andy MeekWednesday, June 27, 2018
Feature Story Lydia Walker walks between the building which houses the Memphis CHiLD clinic and the LeBonheur's main campus. (Brandon Dahlberg) Kids and Education

When your child has a medical diagnosis, you just might need a lawyer

J. Dylan SandiferThursday, June 21, 2018
Development News UTHSC CHIPS building Healthy Communities

UTHSC opens $40M patient simulator center

Michael WaddellWednesday, May 02, 2018
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