Patient Stories - Page 3 of 13 - Regional One Health

“He’s courageous:” Robert Mayweather has found new life and new hope thanks to Dr. David Shibata and Regional One Health Cancer Care

Regional One Health Cancer Care makes the most advanced, complex surgical procedures available to patients throughout the Mid-South. For Robert Mayweather, it has provided a chance to regain his quality of life. After receiving care from nationally-renowned surgical oncologist Dr. David Shibata, Robert is getting back to the things that matter most and feels reinvigorated [...]

2024-01-28T16:40:01-06:00January 23rd, 2024|

“I get to be here:” Regina Bunker is grateful that her annual screening mammogram put her on the path to becoming a breast cancer survivor

Regional One Health lab tech Regina Bunker never expected a routine mammogram to turn into a life-changing event. But when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Regina needed two surgeries, radiation treatments, and medication to be declared cancer-free. Now a proud breast cancer survivor, Regina is making it her mission to encourage other women to [...]

2024-01-02T08:37:33-06:00January 17th, 2024|

“They saved my life:” After three months as a patient, Payton Carter returned to Regional One Health on her own terms to say thank you

Payton Carter recently made the trip from Kentucky to Memphis for a very special reason - to thank the providers at Regional One Health who she credits with saving her life. Payton was rushed to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center with life-threatening injuries after a car accident. Thanks to the expert medical care and compassion [...]

2023-12-07T08:37:18-06:00December 21st, 2023|

“A chance to enjoy life again:” After struggling to find care, Phil Osment discovered the advanced expertise he needed at Regional One Health Cancer Care

When Phil Osment needed care for a painful hernia, he struggled to find a surgeon willing to operate on him due to the complexity of his condition. Phil's quality of life and sense of hope suffered until he found Dr. David Shibata at Regional One Health Cancer Care. As an expert in colorectal surgery, Dr. [...]

2023-12-14T08:22:59-06:00December 14th, 2023|

The power of medicine and humanity: Extended Care Hospital marks 10 years of hope and healing

Regional One Health's Extended Care Hospital is celebrating its 10th anniversary in December 2023, marking a decade of providing expert care for the community's most critically ill patients. The Extended Care Hospital has expanded and earned national accreditation and honors during the past 10 years. Even more important, numerous patients have returned to their homes [...]

2023-12-05T14:23:13-06:00December 12th, 2023|

“It’s miraculous:” By providing cutting-edge cancer care, Regional One Health is helping JB and Dana McCarroll enjoy what matters most

JB and Dana McCarroll were stunned when JB was diagnosed with ocular melanoma, a rare form of cancer that later spread to his liver. JB needed a highly specialized procedure that is only available at three hospitals across the country. Thanks to surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer, a liver cancer expert, Regional One Health [...]

2023-12-01T08:14:54-06:00December 1st, 2023|

“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|