The newest participant in the Access Incubator at our Center for Innovation is Capnesity, a company that is developing a capnography Wearable Respiratory Analysis Device. The device would measure patients' carbon dioxide levels at home rather than the patient having to stay in the hospital. Capnesity hopes its product will lead to shorter hospital stays [...]
A nutritious diet can help you maintain a healthy weight and have more energy...and it can also be an important tool in managing and even preventing serious health conditions. Regional One Health's Medical Nutritional Therapy program helps patients address conditions like diabetes, hypertension, GI disorders and more. Jacqueline Daughtry, RDN, LDN, Manager of Clinical [...]
When Stephen Childers faced his third serious cancer diagnosis, he needed highly complex surgery in order to survive. Stephen was referred to Regional One Health Cancer Care surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer, a liver and pancreatic cancer expert who offers a level of specialized care that is unique in the Mid-South. Thanks to the [...]
Robotic surgery is an excellent option for many patients, including those who previously didn't qualify for other types of procedures. At Regional One Health, general surgeon Dr. Nabajit Choudhury provides robotic procedures for hernia repair, gallbladder removal, and more. These procedures are minimally invasive, which means patients have fewer complications and an easier recovery. [...]
Whether you’re a past or present smoker, the habit has put you at a higher risk for lung cancer. Therefore, you might want to consider a quick, easy screening test.
November 18 is National Injury Prevention Day, and our team is reaching out to educate the public about how to avoid common causes of injuries. Regional One Health also offers free community classes on a variety of safety topics. Learn more and do your part to stop preventable injuries due to violence and accidents, [...]
Robert McDaniel never expected a sore throat would lead to a cancer diagnosis - but when it did, he was grateful to find expert care close to home at Regional One Health. Dr. Neil Hayes, a national expert in head & neck cancers and a medical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, provided [...]
A Function Capacity Evaluation can tell you if it's safe to return to work after you've done rehabilitation therapy for an injury or illness. The test takes about four hours and involves a series of exercises designed to measure strength and range of motion. Patients may be cleared to return to work, asked to [...]
Long wait times, insurance issues and cost barriers can all make it hard to access care for emotional health. Regional One Health's primary care providers can fill that gap! Kafila Jaipuri RN, MSN, CFNP, APN, a certified family nurse practitioner at Harbor of Health, helps patients through screening, medication, lifestyle counseling and more. Your PCP [...]
Sometimes, a visit to your primary care provider or the emergency room will result in a referral to a general surgeon. Dr. Nabajit Choudhury, a general surgeon at Regional One Health, determines the best course of treatment for issues like hernias, gallbladder problems and more. Sometimes, patients can manage their conditions through medication or [...]