The Tennessee chapter of the March of Dimes held a party to celebrate its 75th anniversary today. March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Follow the link  to donate and to read more about the national organization.

Memphis will celebrate National Train Day at the  Amtrak Central Station on Saturday, May 11th, with a  passenger train and kid's activities from 11am to 4 pm. "This celebration will be the biggest observance of National Train Day that Memphis has ever had," said William B. Strong, vice president of the Tennessee Association of Railroad Passengers.

A diesel locomotive train will be on display along with a coach and a sleeping car from Amtrak’s Chicago / Memphis / New Orleans Superliner passenger train, "The City of New Orleans." Strong said, “the train will give the public the opportunity to see and sample firsthand what a modern 21st century double-decker passenger train is really like,”

Travel experts will be available to answer questions about modern day passenger train travel and plans. Amtrak route schedules, timetables, and vacation guides will also be available to visitors.

May 4th marked a historical moment for The Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program at Christian Brothers University.  31 members of the Class of 2014 were given the traditional student consultative White Coat made possible through the support of  anonymous donors. The inaugural Physical Assistant  White Coat Ceremony was a first for Memphis and marked a rite of passage for the students from didactic classroom and lab instruction to practical clinical training. “This was a monumental event for CBU and the Memphis community which was evidenced by the number of individuals who joined us for the event,” said Dr. Mark Scott, Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. “The support of the program by physicians and individuals has been overwhelming and is reflective of the University’s impact on this community.