UTC announced that the School of Nursing will be elevated to the College of Nursing, becoming the institution’s fifth academic college, pending final approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This milestone reflects over 50 years of nursing education at UTC and responds to a growing student body—nearly 1,000 majors—and the opening of a new…
Chatttanooga’s Mobile Healthcare Units – MobileMOC
Featured in a recent edition of HealthScope magazine, UTC’s School of Nursing is bringing healthcare directly to rural communities through its Mobile Medical Outreach Clinic (MobileMOC). Funded by a $2.6 million grant, MobileMOC provides age-friendly, interprofessional care focusing on “What Matters Most” to each patient—addressing medications, mobility, memory, and more. Led by Dr. Kristina Wick,…
UTC School Of Nursing Chapter Receives Global Distinction
The UTC School of Nursing’s Zeta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing has earned the prestigious Chapter Key Award—the organization’s highest honor—for the fifth time. The award recognizes excellence in engagement, service, education and leadership. Led by UC Foundation Associate Professor Priscilla Simms-Roberson, the chapter was praised for community outreach,…
School of Nursing’s Kristen Singletary on Jed & JR Mornings discussing Malaria
On WGOW 102.3 FM’s “Jed and JR Mornings” (26:30), UTC School of Nursing Clinical Associate Professor Kristen Singletary joined the show to discuss Malaria. She outlined simple steps to curb mosquitoes at home—dump standing water, etc… She talked about the history of malaria and how it was under control, but is seeing an up-tick globally. She…
Dr. Chris Smith on Jed & JR Mornings Talking About Tick Season
On WGOW’s Jed & JR Mornings, UTC Director of Nursing Dr. Chris Smith outlined how to prevent tick-borne illness. She talked about wearing long sleeves and long pants outdoors, choosing light-colored clothing to spot ticks quickly, and applying EPA-approved repellents like DEET or OFF as directed. Smith advised full-body checks after time in grass or…