Patient Stories

After Mario Reed survived a football injury that left him paralyzed at age 15, he found a new calling in helping other patients in similar circumstances

When a football injury left Mario Reed paralyzed at age 15, he survived thanks to his own strength of character and expert medical care at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center. The experience inspired Mario to give back to his community by creating the Mario Reed Foundation to help other paralyzed patients. Now, he wants to [...]

2024-06-04T11:04:56-06:00June 12th, 2024|

“Delivering on the promise:” Regional One Health Cancer Care helps patients like Nathan McCormack get back to the life they love

When Nathan McCormack was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, he needed a complex surgical procedure that isn't available at all hospitals. As an academic medical center, Regional One Health Cancer Care was able to offer the care Nathan needed. Surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer led a team that successfully operated on Nathan, [...]

2024-06-11T08:59:15-06:00June 11th, 2024|

“It’s like night and day:” Hyperbaric therapy allowed Hector to embrace life rather than brace himself for pain and discomfort

After radiation treatment for prostate cancer, Hector Torres experienced painful bleeding in the bladder due to tissue damage. It kept him from enjoying travel, favorite hobbies and day-to-day activities - until he receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Regional One Health. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps patients grow new blood vessels, which promotes healing for radiation damage, [...]

2024-05-28T07:28:24-06:00June 4th, 2024|

“She’s always here for me:” ONE Health helped Bud Tunstall reclaim hope and excitement for life

Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program helps patients meet their medical needs and addresses social determinants of health such as housing, food and transportation. For Bud Tunstall, it was a chance to overcome several serious health conditions and get back to enjoying life and feeling hopeful about the future. Bud's case manager Maggie [...]

2024-05-02T07:02:12-06:00May 2nd, 2024|

“It’s a miracle:” When Michael Deming ran out of options to treat his skin cancer, Dr. Neil Hayes had the expertise to offer advanced immunotherapy treatment

When Michael Deming was diagnosed with a complex form of skin cancer, he was told he wouldn't survive surgery. He turned to Regional One Health Cancer Care and Dr. Neil Hayes. As an expert in Michael's diagnosis, Dr. Hayes was able to provide immunotherapy, an advanced treatment option. Now, Michael is back to the things [...]

2024-03-28T07:47:05-06:00March 28th, 2024|

Cancer wasn’t part of Rick Dorn’s plan for an active retirement – and thanks to expert care from Dr. Neil Hayes, he hasn’t missed a beat

When Rick Dorn learned skin cancer cells had spread to his lungs, he needed care from an oncologist who specializes in his diagnosis. He turned to medical oncologist Dr. Neil Hayes at Regional One Health Cancer Care, one of the nation's leading experts in these diagnoses. Thanks to the advanced treatment options Dr. Hayes can [...]

2024-03-19T07:06:30-06:00March 19th, 2024|

“He started to see hope:” for Marcus Crews, ONE Health inspired a dedication to taking charge of his health and quality of life

After losing several loved ones and struggling to control his hypertension and diabetes, Marcus Crews was losing his sense of hope. At Regional One Health, he found the ONE Health complex care program, which helps patients address medical issues and social determinants of health. With the support of case manager Karen Tate, Marcus has regained [...]

2024-02-20T16:18:36-06:00March 14th, 2024|

“They got me a long way:” Loriette Turner has regained the joy of family and faith thanks to the ONE Health complex care program

When Loriette Turner developed a painful hernia, she struggled both to continue her work in home health care and to enjoy her grandkids and church activities. She found the medical care and support she needed at Regional One Health thanks to the ONE Health complex care program. With the help of case manager Cristina Wilson, [...]

2024-02-20T16:08:51-06:00March 7th, 2024|

“They’re amazing:” When Robert James needed complex cancer care, surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer and his team offered reassurance, expertise and skill

Robert James knew his unexpected cancer diagnosis would cause changes in his life, including finding a new home for the horses and mules he enjoys taking care of. Thanks to expert care from Dr. Evan Glazer at Regional One Health Cancer Care, Robert is looking forward to getting back to normal sooner than he ever [...]

2024-02-07T10:18:52-06:00February 14th, 2024|

Once a trauma patient, Adil Abdurahaman is now training at Regional One Health to share the hope and healing he received

In 2018, Adil Abdurahaman was rushed to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center with a traumatic brain injury following a car accident. His parents were told he might not survive. Today, Adil is back at Regional One Health, this time doing his residency rotations for medical school at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Adil has [...]

2024-02-13T11:22:09-06:00February 13th, 2024|
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