Patient Stories

“They pretty much saved my life:” ONE Health offered health and hope in Curtis Tucker’s struggle with Crohn’s disease

Curtis Tucker struggled to manage Crohn's disease without health insurance and proper medication, and ultimately his condition required emergency surgery. After his procedure, he was connected to Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program, which helps uninsured patients meet medical and social needs. Now, with his Crohn's under control, Curtis' health is stable and [...]

2021-10-05T07:58:09-06:00October 5th, 2021|
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“They take care of you here:” For Donald Reynolds, ONE Health opened a door to the healing power of medical care and human kindness

Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care initiative is designed to help patients meet their medical and health care needs so they can live healthier lives. For Donald Edward Reynolds, that meant support during a serious surgery and continuing care to manage chronic conditions. Now, Donald's health has stabilized, giving him the chance to [...]

2021-09-22T09:28:31-06:00September 22nd, 2021|
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Through successes and setbacks, ONE Health has given Shirley Ann Rudd the chance to do what she does best – bring joy to others

Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program helps patients improve their lives by supporting their medical needs as well as social needs like housing, transportation and vocational training. For Shirley Ann Rudd, the program was a blessing when health problems kept her from working as a home health aide. Now that Shirley's health [...]

2021-08-17T11:52:56-06:00August 17th, 2021|
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Marvin Richardson reclaimed his voice and health with the help of Regional One Health’s unique Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy program

After undergoing radiation for a carcinoma on his vocal cords, Marvin Richardson started having difficulty breathing and speaking. He ultimately needed an emergency tracheostomy. Marvin's physician referred him to Regional One Health's Wound Care Center, where he could be treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which sparks the body's natural healing processes. The unique treatment [...]

2021-05-18T10:33:06-06:00May 18th, 2021|
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The heart of a lion: Samir Alniswan is conquering devastating injuries with courage and expert care at the Firefighters Burn Center

On the day he is discharged from the hospital, Samir Alniswan wears a black shirt emblazoned with the face of lion. It’s an image that conjures up many meanings: Power. Strength. Courage. After Samir Alniswan was burned over 60 percent of his body, Firefighters Burn Center specialists like Ram Velamuri, MD saved his [...]

2021-10-05T11:13:10-06:00February 22nd, 2021|
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Salem Sellars is used to caring for seriously ill patients. When the tables were turned due to COVID-19, she found healing and compassion at Regional One Health

Salem Sellars is used to being the caregiver, not the patient - so when COVID-19 hit her hard, she was understandably frightened. She says the care she received at Regional One Health not only helped her get well, it put her mind at ease and made her feel supported and comforted. Now, Salem wants [...]

2021-04-27T15:39:02-06:00December 10th, 2020|
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When Keke Kilpatrick’s son was critically ill, her Regional One Health family stepped up to help with support from ONE Health

Keke Kilpatrick is known around Regional One Health for her cheerful smile - so when a colleague noticed Keke was visibly upset, she asked to help. Keke was struggling because her son, Deonta, was hospitalized for serious seizures. He did not have insurance and had stopped taking his medication. Our ONE Health team stepped [...]

2020-12-21T15:56:33-06:00December 3rd, 2020|
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