Mickey Ashburn has been with Regional One Health for an amazing 55 years, most of them as a registered nurse in our Trauma Operating Room. Mickey works with a team that provides lifesaving care for the most critically injured patients by making sure they can get the emergency surgery they need within minutes of [...]
Gastrointestinal distress can make life miserable - but for most patients, dietary changes and other healthy habits can help. A primary care physician like Dr. Madiha Haji at Primary Care Specialists is often the first stop for patients with abdominal pain, bloating and other symptoms. She can rule out serious illness and help patients feel [...]
After arduous treatment for breast cancer, the last thing Dona Dyer wanted was to see another doctor - but when her surgical incision wouldn't heal, she was referred to Regional One Health's Wound Care Center for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It turned out to be a blessing for Dona. Not only did she receive the [...]
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 [...]
Regional One Health's new Surgical Oncology practice is led by national experts in the treatment of a variety of cancer diagnoses. They use the latest technology to provide robotic and minimally invasive procedures that effectively treat cancer while protecting patients' quality of life. By offering a multidisciplinary team and exceptional resources, they are providing patient-focused [...]
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, [...]
After Gia Broadway suffered life-threatening injuries from head to toe in a car accident, doctors told her she might never walk or work again. For a dancer, teacher, wife and mother, it was devastating news. But Gia wasn't about to give up - and her fighting spirit was matched by her world-class medical team at [...]
For Cheryl Peacock, Essential Tremor was something she lived with and adapted to with a brave face - but deep down, she was worried that the day would come when she would lose her independence. None of Cheryl's doctors offered her much hope until she found out about Focused Ultrasound, a new procedure offered [...]
New Year's Resolutions shouldn't be a source of stress and pressure - if you set realistic goals and approach them in a healthy manner, you can make lasting changes. Dr. Nia Zalamea at Regional One Health says that is especially true for weight loss and exercise. Give yourself time to talk to a health care [...]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, which often shows up in a patient's teens, 20s or 30s, can have a significant impact on sexuality and fertility. Gastroenterologist Leonard Baidoo, MD talks with his patients about these issues to help them improve quality of life. Dr. Baidoo also helps patients make sure their IBD is well-managed, allowing them to [...]