Yearly Archives: 2024

Regional One Health celebrates 200th focused ultrasound, a non-surgical procedure that helps essential tremor patients regain independence and quality of life

Regional One Health's focused ultrasound team just celebrated a major milestone: the 200th procedure performed at our East Campus Imaging Center. Focused ultrasound is a non-surgical, incisionless procedure proven to provide immediate, lasting relief from hand tremors due to essential tremor. As the first hospital in Tennessee to offer this state-of-the-art option, we are [...]

2024-09-12T10:19:33-06:00August 12th, 2024|
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Ask the Experts: Back to school season is here, and it’s up to all of us to protect kids as they head back to class

Mid-South schools are opening up in August, and that means heavier traffic on the roadways, especially around schools. Everyone plays a role in keeping kids safe, whether you're taking your own children to school or heading to work. Do your part by following school zone rules carefully, watching for pedestrians and buses, and leaving [...]

2024-07-31T13:45:06-06:00August 4th, 2024|
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During National Breastfeeding Month, learn how breastmilk and skin-to-skin care nourish babies physically and emotionally

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Regional One Health offers a robust lactation support program for new parents. Our experts provide support, resources and education aimed at helping parents succeed at breastfeeding and skin-to-skin care. They say encouraging breastfeeding and skin-to-skin care is an important way to provide ideal nutrition and emotional support for [...]

2024-08-01T07:10:59-06:00August 1st, 2024|
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TeamBirth protocol will help ensure a safe, positive birth experience for Regional One Health labor & delivery patients

Regional One Health's Labor & Delivery team is implementing a new set of standards called "TeamBirth" to enhance communication between providers and patients. The goal of "TeamBirth" is to put the patient at the center of their care and make them an active, respected participant in decision-making. By making sure every patient's wishes are [...]

2024-07-24T12:46:18-06:00July 30th, 2024|
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Regional One Health Chief Integration Officer Susan Cooper participating in prestigious Global Nursing Leadership Program

Regional One Health Senior Vice President and Chief Integration Officer Susan Cooper, MSN, RN, FAAN, is joining the prestigious Global Nursing Leadership Institute program.  The program brings together nursing leaders from across the world, and this year Cooper is the only person selected to participate from the United States.  Participants get an opportunity to engage [...]

2024-07-23T12:44:46-06:00July 23rd, 2024|
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Keeping our community safe: Trauma experts offer advice, free classes on safe gun storage and responsible behavior

Regional One Health Elvis Presley Trauma Center experts say many gun injuries are preventable if gun owners focus on steps like secure storage and responsible behavior. They offer free "Be SMART" classes to teach groups and organizations throughout our community about gun safety. By modeling smart behavior, storing weapons in a safe manner, and talking [...]

2024-07-18T07:59:30-06:00July 18th, 2024|
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Ask the Experts: Menopause can add to age-related skin and hair concerns…but you can fight back!

As women age, they face skin concerns like wrinkles, sagging and dryness - and some of that can be blamed on dropping estrogen levels during menopause. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Regional One Health OB/GYN Pallavi Khanna can help women with these concerns and other menopause symptoms. She leads a specialized Menopause Care [...]

2024-06-06T13:56:22-06:00July 10th, 2024|
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“I am truly happy to be here:” Regional One Health Cancer Care helped Zac Casey keep living life in the future tense

When Zac Casey was diagnosed with cancer at age 36, it started a three-year journey that has included radiation, chemotherapy, and multiple surgeries. Zac is grateful that he found a team of leading academic oncologists at Regional One Health Cancer Care who helped him through that journey with expertise and humanity. It has allowed Zac, [...]

2024-06-27T09:36:05-06:00June 27th, 2024|
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New Center for Innovation participant will evaluate world’s first wearable, AI-powered fall prevention solution at Regional One Health

The newest participant in Regional One Health's Center for Innovation Access Incubator is developing AI-based technology aimed at preventing falls. OK2StandUP will test its innovation with hospitalized patients who are at a high risk of falls. The project is a perfect fit for Regional One Health, where patient safety issues like fall prevention are a [...]

2024-08-06T15:12:42-06:00June 26th, 2024|
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