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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Happy 4th of July! The experts at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Firefighters Burn Center are sharing their advice to keep the holiday safe and fun. If you're spending time outdoors in the heat and sun, wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and be alert to signs of heat illness. When it comes to fireworks, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Dr. John Schorge, a national leader in the treatment of gynecologic cancers, recently held a Lunch & Learn to educate patients about preventing cervical cancer. He says awareness, proper screening, and the HPV vaccine are all key to helping women protect themselves against a cervical cancer diagnosis. He also encourages patients to see their doctor [...]