Leaders from Baptist Memorial Health Care, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Saint Francis Health Care and Regional One Health will gather for a screening of “To Err is Human: A Patient Safety Documentary” and related discussion on Friday, May 25.

2. Events - Friday, May 25, 2018

Southern College of Optometry, the Memphis Medical District Collaborative and the Memphis Business Group on Health will host a preview screening of “To Err is Human” and panel discussion on reducing medical errors Friday, May 25, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in SCO’s East/West classroom, 1245 Madison Ave. The film, set to be released in November, explores the United States’ third-leading cause of death, medical mistakes. Afterward, representatives from Baptist Memorial Health Care, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Saint Francis Health Care and Regional One Health will discuss preventable medical mistakes and how their systems can work together to reduce errors. Cost is free; registration is required. Visit eventbrite.com for tickets.

3. Events - Thursday, May 24, 2018

Memphis Botanic Garden hosts 30 Thursdays: Taste of the Garden May 24 at 6 p.m. at 750 Cherry Road. Join MBG’s Blair Combest for a tasting of treats that use ingredients from the garden. Bring your favorite beverage to enjoy during the demonstration. Free with garden admission. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com/30thursdays for details.

4. Events - Saturday, October 28, 2017

The 2018-Model Memphis International Auto Show takes place Friday through Sunday, Oct. 27-29, at Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Experience the latest in-car technology, research your next vehicle and test drive more than a dozen vehicles on site. Buy discount e-tickets at memphisautoshow.com.

5. Events - Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in NovaCopy’s conference room, 7251 Appling Farms Parkway. Tim Marsh, special agent with the FBI Memphis Division, will present “Cyber Threats: Current and Emerging.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.com.

6. SCO to Renovate Student Areas, Diner - Saturday, April 22, 2017

The Southern College of Optometry has announced plans for a significant expansion and renovation of the school’s diner, student lockers and study areas, which are housed on the fourth floor of SCO’s 11-story campus in the Memphis Medical District.

7. SCO to Renovate Student Areas, Diner - Tuesday, April 18, 2017

The Southern College of Optometry has announced plans for a significant expansion and renovation of the school’s diner, student lockers and study areas, which are housed on the fourth floor of SCO’s 11-story campus in the Memphis Medical District.

8. Shops of Wolflake Near Wolfchase Sells for $4.8M - Thursday, April 13, 2017

2965 N. Germantown Parkway
Bartlett, TN 38133 

Sale Amount: $5 million

Sale Date: March 31

Buyer: WFL Retail LLC

9. $12.6M Building Permit For New Ballet Memphis HQ - Thursday, April 21, 2016

2144 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Permit Amount: $12.6 million

Owner: Ballet Memphis
Tenant: Ballet Memphis
Architect: Archimania
Contractor: Grinder, Taber & Grinder
Details: Ballet Memphis is setting the stage for its Overton Square headquarters as Grinder, Taber & Grinder recently applied for a $12.6 million building permit for new construction.

10. Grant Supports Optometry College’s Campaign - Monday, September 17, 2012

Southern College of Optometry has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Plough Foundation to support a construction project that will provide the college’s 500 students with new classroom facilities and state-of-the-art instructional space at its Midtown campus.

11. Weinreich Switches Gears at College of Optometry - Thursday, September 13, 2012

An attorney by profession, Christine Weinreich recently switched gears, taking on the role of director of corporate and foundation relations for the Southern College of Optometry, an independent, nonprofit academic institution at 1245 Madison Ave.

12. Events - Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The Church Health Center/MIFA Farmers Market will be open Tuesday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Ave. Visit churchhealthcenter.org.

13. Events - Monday, July 23, 2012

Tennessee PTA will conduct summer leadership training as part of its 2012 Tour de Tennessee Monday, July 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Southwind High School, 7900 E. Shelby Drive. Anyone interested in increasing parental involvement in school is invited. Cost is $5. Visit tnpta.org.

14. College of Optometry to Host Infant Eye Health Event - Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Southern College of Optometry on July 25 will host a community event to educate the public about the importance of infant eye and health and the InfantSEE Program, a public health program designed to ensure that eye and vision care are an integral part of infant wellness.

15. Events - Thursday, August 12, 2010

The Greater Memphis Chamber will hold a breakfast forum Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Peabody Hotel, 149 Union Ave. Gregg Morton, president of AT&T Tennessee, will speak. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. To register, call 543-3518 or e-mail emilford@memphischamber.com.

16. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, September 27, 2004
Life Insurance Seminar Held at Central Library

Chamber Presents BioWorks Speaker Series

Sept. 27

The annual Marty Hart Golf Classic starts at noon at Irene Golf and Country Club, 8141 Irene Blvd. just off Hacks Cross Road. The entry fee is ...

17. Archived Article: Med (lead) - Thursday, February 15, 2001
The revitalization of downtowns medical district will be the topic of a public meeting being hosted tonight by the Memphis Ce Medical District focus of CCC plan By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News The revitalization of Downtowns Medical District will ...

18. Archived Article: Sco - Tuesday, June 23, 1998
Vision Research Institute to carry SCO into next century Vision Research Institute to carry SCO into next century By Kathleen Burt The Daily News The Souths oldest and largest school of optometry is spreading its wings. In what school officials call...