Our ONE Health complex care program is a national leader in helping vulnerable patients by addressing their medical and social needs. ONE Health leaders and supporters recently gathered to watch a film about the program and talk about how it can expand in the future. The goal is to serve more uninsured patients and [...]
Regional One Health President and CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD is one of the 2022 inductees in Belmont University's Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame. Dr. Coopwood's leadership at Regional One Health has led to expanded clinical expertise, improved access to care throughout the community, a successful complex care program, health care innovation and more. [...]
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week, and this year's theme is "Step Up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support." Regional One Health's lactation team follows that motto every day by teaching expectant and new moms about breastfeeding and giving them the support and resources they need. Members of our lactation team are available to help with [...]
This year's Memphis Magazine "Top Doctors" list includes 13 Regional One Health physicians representing a wide variety of specialties. The list honors doctors who are nominated by their peers and meet rigorous standards including training and education, quality care, and research leadership. Regional One Health is proud to work with a team of skilled [...]
Most men experience issues like frequent urination and weak flow as they get older. While this is usually due to a benign condition, it can also signal prostate cancer. It is important for every man to talk with his primary care provider about when he should start screening for prostate cancer based on his [...]
Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program is part of the International Council of Nurses' Caring with Courage online film series, which showcases nurses all over the world who are making a difference in their communities. The film, produced for Regional One Health by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, highlights how ONE Health nurses and [...]
John Malone flat-lined for two minutes after suffering a massive heart attack, then spent 16 days in the hospital. Afterwards, he needed intensive cardiac rehabilitation to regain his strength. He found both expert care and second-to-none compassion at Regional One Health's Center for Rehabilitative Medicine. John said Occupational Therapist Dardhielle Jean not only helped him [...]
Regional One Health and University of Tennessee Health Science Center have partnered to create the Biorepository and Integrative Genomics Initiative, or the BIG Initiative. The BIG Initiative will create a database of DNA samples that researchers can use to study how a patient's genes impact which diseases they get and how well they respond to [...]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside to encourage everyone to learn about their risk factors and access the screening they need. The American Cancer Society now recommends that average-risk patients have their first colonoscopy at age 45 to help prevent and detect colon cancer. At Regional One Health, we can help [...]
After recovering from COVID-19, many patients want to get back to their pre-illness exercise program. Doing so should be a gradual process that starts with a visit to your primary care provider for a physical exam and tests. Patients who dealt with severe illness might also need physical therapy. While a cautious approach is key, [...]