MEMPHIS

Memphis Health News

For readers in Memphis, this page covers medical news, health research, wellness trends, disease and the personal decisions people make about their well-being. Reporting follows hospital programs and the shift in health insurance.


Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse

Youth Overdose Task Force Meets in Memphis

Local officials and parents gather to address rising concerns regarding youth substance abuse in Memphis.

Youth Overdose Task Force Meets in Memphis

Diseases

Live Poll

Should hospitals prioritize sustainable packaging to reduce their environmental impact?

Cancer

St. Jude Debuts Sustainable Prescription Containers

The Memphis hospital introduced new eco-friendly bottles featuring patient-inspired artwork this week.

St. Jude Debuts Sustainable Prescription Containers

Children’s Health

Children’s Health

OrthoPediatrics Sponsored Surgical Techniques Course

The 10th Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Techniques Course provided specialized training to dozens of surgeons in Memphis.

Reporting here centers on public health warnings, disease trends, research developments and health system operations. Coverage extends across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal influenza and heat-related illnesses frequently drive the news cycle as the region adjusts to temperature shifts. Access to care and insurance adjustments serve as the most consistent factors behind local health stories.