Dr. Tony Alleman, Regional One Health medical director for wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, has been invited to join a NASA work group studying issues related to decompression sickness in athletes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the only known cure for decompression sickness, and Dr. Alleman is one of the nation's leading experts in the [...]
Regional One Health will debut a Healthy Start program for women and infants this summer thanks to a $5 million federal grant. The program aims to provide expert medical care and community resources to help women, their babies, and their whole families improve their health and quality of life. Patients will be enrolled through [...]
Regional One Health earned a B grade in this year's Leapfrog health care grades. The strong outcome reflects the health care system's focus on providing excellent patient care, safety, and experiences. Leaders say every member of the Regional One Health team played a role, and they look forward to continued success and improvement in [...]
During National Distracted Driving Month in April, our trauma team is sharing tips you can use all year long to make our roadways safer. Car accidents are the number one cause of injuries treated at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center, and distracted drivers play a role in many of those crashes. Keep yourself, your loved [...]
Eating a healthy, balanced diet can help you manage your risk for many types of cancer. Regional One Health Cancer Care surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer says that doesn't have to mean giving up everything you love, and it's OK to have a treat now and then! He recommends focusing on whole, natural foods while [...]
During menopause, women can experience an increased risk for serious illnesses, including heart disease. As a Certified Menopause Practitioner, Dr. Pallavi Khanna has additional expertise and experience in helping women manage that risk and avoid serious illness. Through lifestyle changes and medication, she can help patients lead an active and healthy life as they [...]
March is National Nutrition Month, and it's a great time to make healthful changes to your eating and exercise plans. The theme this year is "Personalize Your Plate," which encourages you to make changes that work for your lifestyle. Regional One Health's Clinical Nutrition Team is reaching out with tips to help you make [...]
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 [...]
Over 1,500 patients were treated for firearms injuries at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center last year. Our experts say many of these injuries are preventable, and they're reaching out to raise awareness about gun safety. We've partnered with Be Smart to share tips on safe gun storage, modeling responsible behavior, and how to talk to [...]
When Brooklyn Jones went into premature labor, she and husband Grant learned the NICU closest to their home would not have room for their son. They ended up traveling two hours to Regional One Health's Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center, where they've been since late October. Despite the challenges posted by the distance, they [...]