Dr. Susan Miranda conducts research for University of Tennessee Health Sciences Centers' Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2014.

Get the facts from local experts. Attend UTHSC’s Coronavirus Online Symposium on April 6.

Experts with UTHSC, Le Bonheur, and the Shelby County Health Department will share critical information with medical professionals and the public. The event is free.

A child proudly displays an award at C & J Trophy and Engraving, located at 3444 Park Avenue in the Orange Mound-University District area. The business has been open since the 1970s. (C & J Trophy and Engraving)
Local, black-owned C & J Trophy and Engraving has served Memphis since the ’70s

C & J Trophy and Engraving is located in the Orange Mound-University District area. It's served Memphis' awards, promotions, and engraving needs since the 1970s.

Domestic violence victims may not be ‘safer at home.’ Two Mid-South nonprofits are here to help.

Household abuse often increases in times of crisis. These two Mid-South nonprofits are working for victims and survivors in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hunter Coleman, 10, works on his homeschool math curriculum using a mix of online instruction and hands-on practice on a dry-erase board. A dry-erase board is a useful tool for practice work across subjects. (Jim Coleman).
Schools closed and suddenly you’re homeschooling? I’m Jim, and I can help.

High Ground reporter and seasoned homeschooler Jim Coleman shares his best advice and resources with Mid-Southerners who are now both parent and teacher.

Self-portrait at home by Lorin Vincent.
I’m a housekeeper and DJ—my income is now zero. I’m one of the lucky ones.

The second in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.

The SHF is a nonprofit organization that advocates for people recovering from addiction and offers eastern medicine as a recovery medium. It has been adjusting its services to telehealth techniques.
Flint recovery center embraces telehealth methods to connect with rehabilitating patients

 The Serenity House of Flint is a nonprofit organization that advocates for people recovering from addiction and offers eastern medicine as a recovery medium. It has been adjusting its services to telehealth techniques to continue giving addiction support and services do those that need it.  

Kent County Health Department offers daily check-in videos on COVID-19

The Kent County Health Department wants us to know we're not alone. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the KCHD is putting out daily videos to update the public on the coronavirus situation in Kent County.

Kids fly kites at a sports gear giveaway at the Kinross Recreation Center.
Coalition aims to build a healthier community in UP’s Kinross Township

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District and other partners are working to promote physical activity and other healthy choices in the community through the Kinross Building a Healthy Community Coalition.

Community Kitchen Assistant Rachel Nolan holds hot meals boxed and ready to go home with those who come to the soup kitchen daily.
Community Kitchen mission continues with boxed meal pickup

The COVID-19 crisis has forced The Community Kitchen to switch to boxed meals, but it hasn’t shut down the operation that feeds hundreds of people.

Memphis Animal Services offers $20 “Social Distancing Sidekick” adoption special through March 31

In times of crisis, stress and anxiety increase. A pet can help. Memphis Animal Services is offering a $20 "Social Distancing Sidekick" adoption special through March 31.

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