Health Care
HPV vaccines up in Memphis area
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital unveiled one piece of local data trending in the right direction: an increase in HPV vaccinations, which can prevent multiple types of cancers.
Steve Bohnel
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October 2026
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Health CareNew bilingual clinic hopes to address lack of Spanish-speaking medical providers
NuvaCare opened in Cordova on Oct. 19. Its doctor and others say it’s needed as more bilingual services are needed in medical settings in the Memphis area.
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Health CareDemolition permit filed for former East Memphis Hampton Inn
Baptist Memorial Health Care paid $5.8 million for the hotel and its 2-acre site. A spokeswoman said there are “no new plans for the site.”
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Transportation & LogisticsParking-guidance system at airport to be finished next month
Officials said the system is already in effect on the sixth floor of Frederick W. Smith International Airport’s seven-story economy garage.
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Health CareVA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic
The U.S. Veterans Affairs clinic has seen more than 3,500 veterans since it opened June 1, U.S. Veterans Affairs officials said.
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Health CareA new Millington VA clinic is providing care. But veterans and officials say rural access remains vital.
Veterans and VA officials say the new Millington clinic addresses one ongoing issue for those who have served: access, especially for those in rural communities.
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BusinessChallenges — and solutions — facing local farming
Local farmers and agricultural experts talked about the intersection of tech, money and advancing the agricultural industry at the DelTech conference.
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Health Care Noah Wyle to help celebrate 100 years of Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab
“The Pitt” actor Noah Wyle to speak at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center in March to celebrate a century of Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab.
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Health Care‘The way medicine is practiced these days’: Outpatient surgery centers keep growing as patients seek same-day care
Local health care leaders say the shift to ambulatory surgical centers is more than a trend, even as reimbursement rates and pricing transparency remain challenges.
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NeighborhoodsOUTMemphis breaks ground on new $12M HQ
Molly Quinn, CEO of OUTMemphis, said the new center will be a “bedrock of the diversity” of the LGBTQ+ community in Memphis and the Mid-South.
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Health CareUTHSC, elected officials break ground on new $350M College of Medicine building
UTHSC and elected officials broke ground Thursday on a new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building that aims to recruit prospective students and address a physician shortage.
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Health CareBreast cancer advocates won Kustoff’s support. Now, the bill could pass in 2026.
The Republican congressman said Tuesday in Collierville that the bill could pass Congress this year, possibly as part of a larger package.
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Transportation & LogisticsA ‘case of cat and mouse’: Freight leaders turn to AI to combat theft
When it comes to freight security and theft prevention, industry leaders say being proactive and thinking big picture is a must. For some, artificial intelligence is changing the landscape.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx buying more than $300M of electric trucks
The trucks are scheduled to be delivered to FedEx by the end of 2027 and are expected to last 20 years.
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September 2026
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Transportation & LogisticsSafety concerns raised over ICE operations at local airport
Local “Bird Watchers” brought their issues with how ICE agents are treating detainees at Wilson Air Center to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.
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Transportation & LogisticsMemphis professor gets $125K contract to help with MATA’s ‘chicken-and-egg problem’
A University of Memphis professor has spent years studying public transportation systems in cities nationwide. Now, Memphis has been added to that list.
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Health CareVA Medical Center chief talks upgrades to Memphis facility: ‘Veterans deserve the best’
The leader of Memphis’ VA system spoke about ongoing projects at the facility, including a new clinical lab set to happen in the next few months.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx Freight announces partnership with NASCAR Truck Series
FedEx Freight will also become an official NASCAR partner and its exclusive freight shipping partner.
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Health CareSt. Jude’s Chili’s Care Center to undergo $13.5M reno
The Chili’s Care Center is the first one on St. Jude’s campus to bear the name of a corporate sponsor and features numerous medical capabilities.
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Health CareMemphis startup one of five nationwide to get $25K from Epicenter
Epicenter is giving $25,000 each to five startups nationwide — including one in Memphis developing a new shoulder implant system.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx raises rural delivery fees amid intensifying parcel competition
Analysts say ZIP‑code reclassifications reflect the carrier’s effort to boost margins as UPS, Amazon and others battle for volume.
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Spirit of MemphisHundreds of bikers roar into town for 20th year of St. Jude Rides
Bikers descended on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s campus to mark 20 years of St. Jude Rides. Riders and participants raised over $1 million this year, organizers said.
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North MississippiMayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven
Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.
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Health CareChili’s partners with St. Jude, gives $150 million for new clinical center
Chili’s announced it is donating $150 million over 15 years to support a new clinical center on St. Jude Children Research Hospital’s campus.
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City of MemphisSome riders say MATA needs more than new buses. They want reliable transportation.
MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses on Sept. 2. Agency officials remain hopeful, as do critics — but the latter still have many questions about reliable service.
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