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Jane Roberts

@JaneRoberts8

I cover medicine and higher education in Memphis for the Daily Memphian.

 Memphis, Tenn
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Bill Dries DM@bdriesdm22 Dec 2024
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@JaneRoberts8 looks more closely at what the spinoff of FedEx Freight could mean. It might not be the complete split from the rest of the company that a "spinoff" seems to suggest...
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@DailyMemphian21 Dec 2024
Analysts say FedEx Freight, worth $30 billion, should be traded against it peers, not locked up inside.  dailymemphian.com/article/48…
What's on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight

What's on the road ahead for newly independent FedEx Freight

Analysts say FedEx Freight, worth $30 billion, should be traded against it peers, not locked up inside. 

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U of Memphis administration recommending 3.71% tuition hike, starting this fall, first undergraduates.
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“Meritan knows that happiness during the holiday season isn’t exclusive to children. Too often in our community, the joy of Christmas eludes others as well,” said @MeritanInc’s president. dailymemphian.com/section/me… Story by @JaneRoberts8
Meritan needs elves to fill holiday wish lists for older adults

Meritan needs elves to fill holiday wish lists for older adults

“Meritan knows that happiness during the holiday season isn’t exclusive to children. Too often in our community, the joy of Christmas eludes others as well,” said the organization’s president. 

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Prospero is going from 28,000 square feet to 80,000 at new home at 50 S BB King. Adding several hundred employees.
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City of Memphis had to return 3,000 expiring J & J doses to state.
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In 2019, the Shelby County Health Department was giving roughly 9,000 vaccinations a month. Through August of this year, the tally had dropped to 2,480 a month, leaving many children vulnerable to disease. dailymemphian.com/subscriber…
As childhood vaccinations lag, doctors worry about possible outbreaks

As childhood vaccinations lag, doctors worry about possible outbreaks

In 2019, the Shelby County Health Department was giving roughly 9,000 vaccinations a month. Through August of this year, the tally had dropped to 2,480 a month, leaving many children vulnerable to...

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One of the greatest players of all time, @MagicJohnson, with one more assist — please get vaccinated!
Dr. Joris M. Ray (@SCSSuptRay) profile pictureDr. Joris M. Ray
@SCSSuptRay31 Aug 2021
NBA All-Star @MagicJohnson is encouraging everyone to REIMAGINE a HEALTHIER 901! We can and WILL overcome this virus; but we must do it TOGETHER. @CityOfMemphis @SCSK12Unified @NBA Educate. Communicate. Vaccinate. #Reimagining901
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Shelby County has more than 700 COVID patients in hospital, an unfortunate record.
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St. Jude was first to mandate vaccine for staff, and now Downing has a message for Gov. Lee. dailymemphian.com/section/me…
St. Jude CEO takes on Lee's masking opt-out stance

St. Jude CEO takes on Lee's masking opt-out stance

“As a physician, scientist and president and CEO of St. Jude, I am compelled to speak up for evidence-based medicine, science and the future of children," the letter states.

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Methodist reaching out to retain nurses. dailymemphian.com/section/bu…
Methodist ups pay, gives nurses 20,000 extra reasons to stay

Methodist ups pay, gives nurses 20,000 extra reasons to stay

To retain nurses, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is offering full-time RNs $20,000 to stay two years.

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People entering City of Memphis facilities, with exception of our parks and other outdoor spaces, will still be required to wear a mask.
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Last week, #therapydog Tag helped spread joy and ease #workplacestress at the infusion clinic where infectious disease specialist Dr. Stephen Threlkeld works. It was #MidSouthTherapyDogs first visit to the clinic since the #covid19 #pandemic began. #FeelGoodFriday #fbf
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Image from Baptist Memorial (@BaptistOnline)
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These Midsouth Jeepers! dailymemphian.com/section/me…
Jeep club members drive health care workers to job

Jeep club members drive health care workers to job

Band of Jeeps are on the road nearly 24-7, donating time, gas to keep Mid-South health care moving in the cold. 

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Due to inclement weather the COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing is canceled today.
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Wow, I picked the wrong day to go to Sam’s Club.
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Thank you @JaneRoberts8 and @dailymemphian for featuring our new STEM Research and Classroom building design update!
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@DailyMemphian10 Feb 2021
The building was designed by A2H, a Memphis engineering/design firm, with help from Detroit, Michigan-based SmithGroup. dailymemphian.com/article/19…
U of M unveils design of $41 million Herff STEM Research building

U of M unveils design of $41 million Herff STEM Research building

The building was designed by A2H, a Memphis engineering/design firm, with help from Detroit, Michigan-based SmithGroup.

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Congratulations, Dean Sweigard, faculty, students of the Herff College of Engineering at UofM!
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First responders from across county signing paperwork for Covid shots.
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First responders lining up for Covid shots, first in Shelby County.
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