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'Universe puts you where you're supposed to be’: UTHSC students celebrate Match Day

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:46:03 -0500

“You will not be defined by this moment,” said Catherine Womack, associate dean of student affairs for the College of Medicine. “Wherever you go, you will do amazing things.”

Making sure ‘ethics is embedded’ in AI and health care: Panel discusses intersection of health equity, tech

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:26:09 -0500

While AI will lead to great advancements for health care, increasing access to lower-income populations should stay front of mind, the speakers said.

Memphis VA Medical Center names new executive director

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:37:11 -0500

The new executive director will manage a system that serves more than 70,000 veterans in West Tennessee, North Mississippi and Eastern Arkansas.

Company with two Memphis offices hit in suspected Iran-based cyberattack

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:43:02 -0500

A medical technology company has been hit with a “global outage” cyberattack possibly initiated by Iranian hackers.

Regional One Health gets green light for new Memphis hospital

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:27:45 -0500

Officials say the hospital should generate millions in economic growth by 2027 and also add thousands of construction and secondary jobs.

Baptist Memorial grows to 25 hospitals with NE Arkansas hospital merger

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 14:28:29 -0600

Baptist Memorial Health Care is adding a 129-bed hospital, a 91-bed assisted living facility and eight medical clinics as part of a merger with an Arkansas-based health provider.

General Assembly votes to expand birth control access in Tennessee

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:06:48 -0600

Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill that is meant to help patients who may not live near a pharmacy with their birth control.

St. Jude CEO stepping down

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:46:28 -0600

Dr. James Downing is leaving as president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a post he has held since 2014.

Closing the care gaps: On the Hill, lawmakers advocate for mothers and babies

noahmclane.news@gmail.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:49:12 -0600

Advocacy days at Capitol Hill targeted maternal mortality, especially among Black women, and the lack of childcare providers.

Work, working out and walking: Reasons the Mid-South needs to move

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600

New data shows Tennessee and Mississippi rank among the nation’s most physically inactive states.

‘Digital detox’ or just real life? Memphis experts say it’s time to log off

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:00:05 -0600

There are three things technology can never replace, experts say: relationships, coping skills and sleep.

NASA, space plants and beauty: How red-light therapy found its way to the mainstream

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:00:04 -0600

Red-light therapy, a type of LED-light therapy, is a treatment that uses wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cells into creating more energy.

Jury finds local gynecologist guilty of 40 charges

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 18:07:48 -0600

A federal jury found a Memphis gynecologist guilty on 40 of 46 counts related to healthcare fraud and reuse of unsanitary medical devices.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis forced to reschedule some procedures

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 14:20:43 -0600

The HVAC leak began Monday morning. Additionally, ambulance traffic into the hospital is being rerouted.

Lymphatic massage gains momentum in Memphis

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 09:47:30 -0600

Lymphatic-drainage massage is gaining traction across Memphis as practitioners and clients alike tout its gentle techniques, postsurgical benefits and surprising impact on overall wellness.

Want to be healthier? Local app makers are looking out for you.

cyates@dailymemphian.com (Christin Yates) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 09:46:42 -0600

A new wave of Memphis-connected health apps is giving residents real-time tools to track stress, manage chronic conditions and adjust care without waiting for a doctor’s visit.

Marathon runners are called St. Jude Heroes, but 'everyone knows' young patients are the truly brave ones

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 6 Dec 2025 16:39:52 -0600

More than 22,000 runners took part in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday, which officials hope will raise $16 million for the hospital

Trial begins for Memphis doctor over $41M in reimbursement

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 17:53:08 -0600

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is charged with dozens of medical-related crimes and then billing Medicare and Medicaid to get reimbursed.

WWII hero and pioneering scientist dies at 100

jklyce@dailymemphian.com (John Klyce) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:53:10 -0600

“They talk about the greatest generation. (Dr. Murray Heimberg) was one of them.”

Helen Hunt to speak at Methodist Healthcare’s annual luncheon

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:08:39 -0600

Previous luncheon speakers included Dennis Quaid, Taye Diggs, Leslie Odom Jr., Rob Lowe, Octavia Spencer and Diane Keaton.