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"Our 'wealth' was rooted in our commonwealth," says Rev. Marlon Foster, a lifelong resident of South Memphis. "And our physical and mental health was sustained in and by community. It still must be."

"Our 'wealth' was rooted in our commonwealth," says Rev. Marlon Foster, a lifelong resident of South Memphis. "And our physical and mental health was sustained in and by community. It still must be."

Commentary

Health of neighborhoods rooted in commonwealth of our neighbors

The founder of Knowledge Quest explains his lifelong quest for hope and healing at home.

Rev. Marlon FosterDecember 26, 2025

Faith

Mama’s Way: Memphis church’s recovery ministry keeps finding its way

The late afternoon sun lit the stained glass on the church sanctuary’s western wall. The pews were empty, but it was early. The Way,...

David WatersOctober 28, 2025

Since January 2021, the University of Memphis BRAIN Center has provided free mental health services for trauma patients at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. The trauma care team includes (from right) Dr. Kiersten Hawes, Dr. Eraina Schauss, Dr. Regan Williams, graduate students Caitlynn Frazier and Sydnie Roberts. (Lisa Buser/Courtesy Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital)

Since January 2021, the University of Memphis BRAIN Center has provided free mental health services for trauma patients at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. The trauma care team includes (from right) Dr. Kiersten Hawes, Dr. Eraina Schauss, Dr. Regan Williams, graduate students Caitlynn Frazier and Sydnie Roberts. (Lisa Buser/Courtesy Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital)

Brains vs. Trauma

When children are rushed to the hospital in Memphis, trauma counselors are there waiting for them

An errant bullet fired from a street in South Memphis last year hit 16-year-old Evan sitting inside his home watching TV. The bullet tore...

David WatersMarch 6, 2024

Dr. Kiersten Hawes (left), the BRAIN Center’s Clinical Director of Trauma Services for Le Bonheur, consults with Abigail Blackford on trauma care. (Lisa Buser/Courtesy Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital)

Dr. Kiersten Hawes (left), the BRAIN Center’s Clinical Director of Trauma Services for Le Bonheur, consults with Abigail Blackford on trauma care. (Lisa Buser/Courtesy Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital)

Health Care

Healing a child’s hidden wounds a breath at a time

“What’s your favorite color flower?” the counselor asked the 8-year-old girl who was sitting in her hospital bed. “Red,” said the girl, one of...

David WatersMarch 6, 2024

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