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Astronaut pioneer tells city’s newest doctors, ‘It will all be worth it’

WEBOne of America's first women in space delivered the keynote address to more than 150 graduates at the commencement ceremony of the University of Tennessee Health

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After a quiet crisis, the UT College of Medicine’s physician group in

WEBJanuary 26, 2016 — University Clinical Health CEO Drew Botschner has helped turn the nonprofit organization around, reorganizing and rebranding the former …

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AARP program sweetens deal for SNAP recipients who buy fresh …

WEBKroger customers in Raleigh found an unusual sight Wednesday morning, with an under secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and executives from the …

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Pulling the plug on insurance helps Germantown doctor focus on …

WEBDr. Heather Pearson Chauhan said she was seeing about 34 patients on most days and spending time checking the right boxes to meet insurance mandates …

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Michael Lynch, a leading orthopedic surgeon, also made an …

WEBDr. Michael Lynch. By Tom Charlier. As one of Memphis’ leading orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Michael Lynch fixed more than patients’ knees and hips. He also worked …

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Emergency rooms are becoming the only dialysis option for the …

WEBIncreasingly in Memphis, and around the U.S., emergency rooms are becoming the source of specialized medical care for undocumented workers. Not only is …

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Judge rules city of Memphis can cut retiree health care

WEBA judge ruled Friday that the city of Memphis may cut subsidies for retiree health care starting Jan. 1, dealing a setback to unions and pensioners who wanted the …

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Shelby County grows specialty courts with plan for mental health …

WEBIn his life before public office, Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell enjoyed an extensive career in corrections.. And in every correctional facility, there was a "vibrant" mental …

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Former TV judge Joe Brown on disability status, unable to practice …

WEBJoe Brown, the former TV court and criminal court judge who ran for Shelby County District Attorney General, is unable to practice law in Tennessee after the state …

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Louis Britt, Memphis transplant pioneer, dies at 84

WEBHe was 84. The founder and president of the Mid-South Transplant Foundation Inc., Dr. Britt was also a driving force behind the University of Tennessee …

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More former Tennessee legislators remain on state health plan …

WEBBy Richard Locker. NASHVILLE — More former and retired Tennessee legislators are covered by state health insurance than are current members of the …

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Morale problems are reducing Memphis police ranks, some …

WEBStarting pay for police officers is $45,170, and rises to $48,578 after two years, then rises to $53,573 for those with three or more years’ experience. Overtime …

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Greater Memphis employers with 50 or more full-time workers …

WEBBrad Vest/The Commercial Appeal Welders, fitters and other skilled craftsmen at Memphis logistics company AIL pose for a portrait along with Timothy …

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Despite detractors, ex-medical examiner defends Elvis conclusions

WEBSHARE. Elvis Presley died in August 1977 of â cardiac arrhythmia,â according to then-medical examiner Dr. Jerry Francisco, who disputes claims the singer …

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Methodist LeBonheur pension draws lawsuit

WEBBy Kevin McKenzie of The Commercial Appeal. Mary L. Brace has had no problem collecting her monthly $670 pension checks from Methodist Le Bonheur …

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Michael Ugwueke rose from war-torn Nigeria to become …

WEBBy mid-2014, he had risen to his current position as president and chief operating officer. At 57, Ugwueke next Jan. 1 will assume the chief executive's post for the seven-hospital, …

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Memphis police Crisis Intervention Team works to defuse mental …

WEBMemphis police Crisis Intervention Team works to defuse mental health calls. February 26, 2016 - Officer Chris Ross (left) speaks with a person who may be involved in a …

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Concert to benefit Elvis' right-hand man, Joe Esposito

WEBOn Tuesday during the 35th anniversary of Elvis Week, friends of the King and Esposito gather in concert to help the person known as Elvis' right-hand man. In …

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Woman charged in 2001 G'town slaying faces similar charges in …

WEBBy Clay Bailey. Marilissa Morgan’s heart sank Thursday when she received news Sandra Baumgartner, who stabbed Morgan’s brother more than 100 times in 2001 …

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