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 [...]

2022-10-19T09:30:15-06:00November 1st, 2022|

“It made me feel like a rock star!” Rebecca Bishop achieved her childbirth goals with the support of our Certified Nurse Midwives

Regional One Health's certified nurse midwives provide personalized care for all stages of life, with a goal of empowering patients to take an active role in improving their health. For Rebecca Bishop, that meant exceptional prenatal and labor & delivery care that helped her achieve her goal of having a natural childbirth. Rebecca's experience [...]

2022-09-22T07:51:42-06:00October 4th, 2022|

“They truly want you to get better:” Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital helps patients like Cynda Bearden get back to living after serious injury

Regional One Health's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital provides medical care and rehabilitation therapy designed to help patients get back to normal life following a serious illness or injury. Cynda Bearden was a patient in the Rehabilitation Hospital after a serious car accident, and she says the care she received helped heal her body and soul. Cynda, [...]

2022-09-07T13:40:43-06:00September 21st, 2022|

After four years of success, ONE Health leaders say complex care strategies can expand to support additional patient populations

Our ONE Health complex care program is a national leader in helping vulnerable patients by addressing their medical and social needs. ONE Health leaders and supporters recently gathered to watch a film about the program and talk about how it can expand in the future. The goal is to serve more uninsured patients and [...]

2024-01-28T16:19:48-06:00August 5th, 2022|

New film, “The Hearts of Nurses,” shares the story of how Regional One Health’s complex care program changes lives

Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program is part of the International Council of Nurses' Caring with Courage online film series, which showcases nurses all over the world who are making a difference in their communities. The film, produced for Regional One Health by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, highlights how ONE Health nurses and [...]

2024-01-28T16:18:44-06:00May 25th, 2022|

“It’s not a journey you take alone:” Regional One Health therapists helped heal John Malone’s heart while making him feel like family

John Malone flat-lined for two minutes after suffering a massive heart attack, then spent 16 days in the hospital. Afterwards, he needed intensive cardiac rehabilitation to regain his strength. He found both expert care and second-to-none compassion at Regional One Health's Center for Rehabilitative Medicine. John said Occupational Therapist Dardhielle Jean not only helped him [...]

2022-04-27T11:55:19-06:00May 3rd, 2022|

“He poured his heart into me:” Faith, family and expert physical therapy helped Walter Tuggle get back on his feet

Walter Tuggle was in a mechanical wheelchair after a spinal stroke, having lost use of the right side and much of the left side of his body. He faced significant challenges, but he had incredible willpower and family support on his side. That, combined with the expertise of Regional One Health Physical Therapist Assistant [...]

2022-04-19T11:04:09-06:00April 18th, 2022|

“It’s how they treat you:” Dona Dyer found healing at Regional One Health’s Wound Care Center thanks to high-tech medicine and old-fashioned kindness

After arduous treatment for breast cancer, the last thing Dona Dyer wanted was to see another doctor - but when her surgical incision wouldn't heal, she was referred to Regional One Health's Wound Care Center for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It turned out to be a blessing for Dona. Not only did she receive the [...]

2022-03-04T12:43:52-06:00March 4th, 2022|

“I’m looking at a miracle:” Gia Broadway is keeping the beat of the life she loves thanks to a positive spirit and exceptional medical care

After Gia Broadway suffered life-threatening injuries from head to toe in a car accident, doctors told her she might never walk or work again. For a dancer, teacher, wife and mother, it was devastating news. But Gia wasn't about to give up - and her fighting spirit was matched by her world-class medical team at [...]

2022-01-25T09:53:12-06:00February 3rd, 2022|
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