Nursing - Regional One Health

Nurse Residency Program helps meet recruitment and retention needs at Regional One Health by training a new generation of exceptional nurses

Regional One Health's unique Nurse Residency Program is helping the health care system bring in a new generation of successful nurses. The one-year program gives residents hands-on experience as well as mentoring and professional development opportunities. It's a win-win, allowing new nurses to build skills and confidence while giving Regional One Health a chance to [...]

2024-08-27T09:11:46-06:00August 29th, 2024|

During National Breastfeeding Month, learn how breastmilk and skin-to-skin care nourish babies physically and emotionally

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 [...]

2024-08-01T07:10:59-06:00August 1st, 2024|

TeamBirth protocol will help ensure a safe, positive birth experience for Regional One Health labor & delivery patients

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 [...]

2024-07-24T12:46:18-06:00July 30th, 2024|

Regional One Health Chief Integration Officer Susan Cooper participating in prestigious Global Nursing Leadership Program

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 [...]

2024-07-23T12:44:46-06:00July 23rd, 2024|

Never ignore signs of cardiovascular disease: Whether you need emergency or preventative care, take your heart health seriously

If you think you or someone around you is having a heart attack, don't delay - seek immediate emergency medical attention. Classic signs to watch for include chest pain, trouble breathing, dizziness and profuse sweating. Some of the more subtle signs include back pain, headache, jaw pain, swelling and cough. Tomisha Byard, a family [...]

2024-01-24T08:07:43-06:00February 1st, 2024|

Robert found expert cancer care close to home at Regional One Health: “I don’t think anyone in the city could have done better for me.”

Robert McDaniel never expected a sore throat would lead to a cancer diagnosis - but when it did, he was grateful to find expert care close to home at Regional One Health. Dr. Neil Hayes, a national expert in head & neck cancers and a medical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, provided [...]

2023-11-16T08:28:48-06:00November 16th, 2023|

During Perioperative Nurses Week, Regional One Health celebrates expert care and efforts to train new professionals

Perioperative Nurses Week is November 12-28 in honor of the medical professionals who work in America's operating rooms. Our perioperative nurses and surgical technicians are critical to the service we provide the community. They are skilled in all types of surgery, and care for patients before, during and after their procedures. They are the nurses [...]

2023-11-07T12:12:33-06:00November 12th, 2023|

“Everyone can save a life:” Regional One Health looks to prevent tragedy by teaching infant sleep safety

September is Baby Safety Month, and Regional One Health is here to help educate new caregivers on how to keep their infant safe. Our Safe to Sleep initiative focuses on preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Doctors and nurses talk to parents about safe sleep spaces and positioning for their baby, and even model that [...]

2023-08-10T13:35:23-06:00September 20th, 2023|

Regional One Health helps new moms succeed at breastfeeding through education, support and resources

Regional One Health offers one of the most robust lactation support programs in the region, with lactation specialists available on days, evenings and weekends to help new moms learn about breastfeeding. During National Breastfeeding Month, our team is reaching out to let families know that breastmilk provides the perfect nutrition for babies, and that we're [...]

2023-08-01T10:19:47-06:00August 1st, 2023|

“They have a lot of love to give:” As a NICU baby and mom, Aniesha Boatwright knows the difference Regional One Health makes for Mid-South families

When Aniesha Boatwright needed an emergency C-section at just 25 weeks pregnant, she knew Regional One Health was the right place to be for both her and her baby. Aniesha herself was a Regional One Health NICU baby, and she was confident her little girl would receive the best care possible from the caring [...]

2023-05-12T10:55:50-06:00May 12th, 2023|