With $4M investment, UTHSC and others expand community health hubs
A community health hub model led by UTHSC and other partners is expanding across the state, thanks in part to a donation from United Health Foundation.
Topic: Dr. Jim Bailey
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July 2026
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May 2025
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Making Memphis healthier one neighborhood at a time
Since ShelbyCares opened its first neighborhood health hub, Penny Ward has dropped about 100 pounds, stopped taking two medications and seen her blood pressure and blood sugar numbers drop to their lowest in decades.
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May 2024
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ShelbyCares campaign encourages men to take charge of their health
Through the ShelbyCares Neighborhood Health Club program, more than 5,300 people have signed up for free workouts at neighborhood gyms, but more than 80% of them are women.
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June 2021
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As COVID-19 pandemic eases, a host of medical challenges remain
Many Americans saw pre-existing health conditions worsen during the pandemic. Medical appointments were delayed or canceled. And vaccination resistance remains.
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April 2021
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Can an advocate reduce your COVID risk? UTHSC thinks so
University of Tennessee Health Science Center has trained health coaches to work in clinics in three cities that serve medically underserved people; and it’s taking notes on what happens.
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July 2019
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At-home advocates help chronic ER users reduce drain on system
A four-year study on care given to really sick patients after being discharged from the hospital reveals the importance of creating reimbursement systems that pay for total patient care, including rapid follow-ups.
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