Patient Stories

“He never gave up on me:” Stephen Childers is enjoying family, faith and fitness thanks to expert care from surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer

When Stephen Childers faced his third serious cancer diagnosis, he needed highly complex surgery in order to survive. Stephen was referred to Regional One Health Cancer Care surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer, a liver and pancreatic cancer expert who offers a level of specialized care that is unique in the Mid-South. Thanks to the [...]

2023-11-14T08:12:13-06:00November 20th, 2023|

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|

“I can’t imagine being anywhere else:” World-class burn care helped Christen Jones get back to life feeling stronger than ever

Christen Jones suffered severe burn injuries at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a nearly month-long stay at Regional One Health's Firefighters Burn Center. While the isolation caused by the pandemic and the challenges of recovering from her injury were never easy, Christen found compassion and support every step of the way. Now, [...]

2023-10-04T14:40:43-06:00November 1st, 2023|

“I thank God for them:” After a string of health emergencies, Michael Nelson can care for his family thanks to ONE Health

Without regular health care, Michael Nelson suffered a string of medical emergencies related to hypertension and diabetes. It made it difficult to care for his mom and spend time with his granddaughter. After Michael connected with our ONE Health complex care program, which helps patients meet medical and social needs, he got a second chance. [...]

2023-06-13T12:49:38-06:00July 6th, 2023|

“Life is what you make of it:” With faith, determination and expert care, Stephanie Love is reclaiming her independence after a stroke

After Memphis-Shelby County School Board member Stephanie Love had a stroke at just 41 years old, she was determined to get back to advocating for local students, parents and teachers. She turned to Regional One Health Outpatient Rehabilitation for the care she needed to relearn to walk, talk and perform day-to-day tasks. Now, Stephanie continues [...]

2023-06-13T14:06:20-06:00June 27th, 2023|

Finding expert cancer care close to home was a game-changer for Herrick Norcross: “I could tell they genuinely cared how I was doing”

During National Cancer Survivors Month, Regional One Health Cancer Care is proud to improve access to world-class oncology services right here in Memphis. That makes a lifesaving difference for patients like Herrick Norcross, who was grateful to find expert treatment close to home after he was unexpectedly diagnosed with liver cancer. After seeing Regional One [...]

2023-06-06T12:43:00-06:00June 13th, 2023|

“I owe my life to Regional One Health:” Having a full-service burn center nearby made a lifesaving difference for Bruce Harrison

Bruce Harrison needed emergency burn care after being injured in a jet ski explosion. Thanks to our Firefighters Burn Center, the only full-service burn center in a 400-mile radius verified by the American Burn Association, Bruce was able to return to normal activities. The burn Center's mission is to provide that opportunity to [...]

2023-06-05T10:33:26-06:00June 1st, 2023|

“I am extremely blessed.” After a critical injury, Regional One Health helped Geoffrey Yoste get back to family and cross the finish line at the St. Jude Half Marathon

When Geoffrey Yoste was suffered a skull fracture and brain bleed in a skateboarding accident, he needed everything to go right in order to have a chance to survive. Fortunately, he says, he was taken to Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center, where a team of experts was able to deliver the lifesaving care [...]

2023-04-11T08:55:19-06:00May 17th, 2023|

Regional One Health and the Rollin’ Grizzlies are helping patients reclaim independence and joy after life-changing trauma

At Regional One Health, we believe patients shouldn't just survive a traumatic injury, they should get the chance to return to the activities they love. Our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital are built to help critically injured patients heal, regain strength, and return to independent life. That's exactly what happened for Mike [...]

2024-01-28T16:37:57-06:00May 17th, 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|
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