Colonoscopies are the best tool to prevent colon cancer or catch it in early stages when it is more easily treatable. Regional One Health gastroenterologist Leonard Baidoo, MD is letting patients know what to expect from this common screening exam, which average-risk people should have starting at age 45. Dr. Baidoo says the test [...]
Regional One Health is introducing a new service at our East Campus to help patients with sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia and circadian rhythm disorders. Dr. Pralhad Sharma, a board-certified pulmonary, critical care, and sleep physician looks forward to improving access to care for patients who want to improve their sleep and [...]
Regional One Health physicians can help patients prevent, detect and treat colorectal cancer thanks to exceptional primary care, screening and oncology services. A routine colonoscopy can diagnose, prevent and treat colorectal cancer, and experts recommend that average-risk men and women have their first test at age 45. Talk to your health care provider about [...]
After a serious car accident, Carla Sanderson spent three weeks at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital. She suffered serious injuries, but she says the exceptional care she received lifted her spirits and healed her body. Now, Carla is back to her family, embarking on new adventures, and seeking ways to [...]
During Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month in March, our team is raising awareness about how expert care and support can help patients heal. Regional One Health offers comprehensive care for traumatic brain injuries, both during the critical phase and as patients go through rehabilitation therapy. Our team also provides free care coordination and access to [...]
At Regional One Health Cancer Care, surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer leads a high-risk pancreatic cancer clinic for patients who have a strong family history of the disease. Through genetic testing and counseling, he can help patients manage their risk through screening and even prevent cancer using targeted surgical procedures. For patients like Will, [...]
February is American Heart Month, and it's a great time to start making lifestyle changes aimed at improving your cardiovascular health. Eating healthy, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking, and managing stress are among the keys to improving your heart health. Talk to your primary care provider, and remember, even small steps can add up to [...]
After a stroke, rehabilitation therapy is key to helping patients regain function, strength, and stamina. Regional One Health offers inpatient and outpatient stroke rehabilitation, and our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital recently earned accreditation for its Stroke Specialty Program. By starting evidence-based stroke rehab as soon as possible, stroke patients can regain independence and improve quality of [...]
Regional One Health Cancer Care is one of just a handful of locations in the region now offering Pluvicto, an infusion treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. Patients undergo screening to see if they qualify for Pluvicto, and those who do receive a series of infusions in our Nuclear Medicine service. Pluvicto is proven to [...]
Regional One Health Cancer Care is now offering Lutathera, a targeted infusion therapy for a rare form of cancer called gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). Trials show Lutathera can slow disease progression, allowing patients to live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. As one of only a few locations offering the treatment in the [...]