UTHSC In the Media


Child gun violence is rising in the Memphis area. Survivors, doctors say the toll is immense

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“Something that doesn’t get talked about as much is the mental health aspect of being shot,” said Dr. Regan Williams, Le Bonheur’s medical director of trauma services, and an associate professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “It really does cause lifelong problems for them and their families.”


Women Who Lead in Mental Health: Eula Lee-Whittaker, UTHSC Center for Youth Advocacy & Well-Being

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Eula Lee-Whittaker, Ph.D., is working on a big goal that could greatly impact the community. She’s developing a comprehensive book and support guide that explores inherent system flaws, while offering evidence-based strategies as solutions. She hopes the resource will help “individuals and families navigate the journey from pain to finding self-fulfillment and life productivity, providing… Read More


Trey Eubanks, MD, named President of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital

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The hospital system announced Interim President Trey Eubanks, MD, has been named president. Dr. Eubanks has been serving as Le Bonheur’s interim president since March 2023. He is also Le Bonheur’s current Surgeon-in-Chief and University of Tennessee Health Science Center Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatric Surgery.


AAO 2023 brings data, diagnostics and digital workflows to the forefront

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Although sickle retinopathy is considered an age-related process, researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center presented surprising research findings at the AAO meeting. Their study found that one in three children had retinopathy, of which 9% required treatment, suggesting that children need to be screened for vision problems at the same rate as… Read More


‘Basically a living h—’: Le Bonheur has treated more than 160 gunshot victims this year

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Dr. Regan Williams, medical director of trauma services at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and pediatric faculty member for University of Tennessee Health Science Center, said the increase in pediatric firearm injuries “hangs heavy on the hearts” of the hospital’s staff.


Methodist Le Bohneur names hospital president

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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has appointed Trey Eubanks, MD, president of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Eubanks is also Le Bonheur’s surgeon-in-chief and University of Tennessee Health Science Center Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatric Surgery.


Le Bonheur names new president

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After a national search, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital announced Thursday, Dec. 7, interim president and surgeon-in-chief Dr. Trey Eubanks is its new president. “Le Bonheur is an incredibly special place, and all the people who work here show up every day to do what’s right for kids,” said Eubanks, who’s also chief of pediatric surgery… Read More


The University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Where accessibility meets impact

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The College of Graduate Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is the research training arm of UTHSC, with 12 advanced degree programmes leading to a PhD or MS, three Certificate programmes, and a Postdoctoral Scholars programme.