February is American Heart Month, and it's a great time to start making lifestyle changes aimed at improving your cardiovascular health. Eating healthy, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking, and managing stress are among the keys to improving your heart health. Talk to your primary care provider, and remember, even small steps can add up to [...]
When taken regularly and as prescribed, prescription medications can help patients manage a wide range of acute and chronic health problems. It is essential to take those medications safely, and our pharmacy team has some advice for doing so. Regional One Health's expert pharmacists offer consultations and a number of convenient services to help patients [...]
Self-care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity for improving your health, managing chronic conditions, and avoiding serious illnesses. Family Nurse Practitioner Merkita Lester helps patients with self-care by counseling them on quality sleep, diet and exercise, emotional wellness and more. Your primary care provider can help you get your self-care routine on the right [...]
If you think you or someone around you is having a heart attack, don't delay - seek immediate emergency medical attention. Classic signs to watch for include chest pain, trouble breathing, dizziness and profuse sweating. Some of the more subtle signs include back pain, headache, jaw pain, swelling and cough. Tomisha Byard, a family [...]
Long wait times, insurance issues and cost barriers can all make it hard to access care for emotional health. Regional One Health's primary care providers can fill that gap! Kafila Jaipuri RN, MSN, CFNP, APN, a certified family nurse practitioner at Harbor of Health, helps patients through screening, medication, lifestyle counseling and more. Your PCP [...]
May is Women's Health Awareness Month, and it's a great time to learn about a model of care that can benefit women at all stages of their lives! Midwifery translates to "with woman," and it's a fitting description of how our Certified Nurse Midwives can empower women to improve their health through personalized gynecologic [...]
Dr. Anna Yang, a primary care physician at Primary Care Specialists, says it's important to mention skin concerns to your provider - not just so you can look better, but so you can feel better! Skin concerns can signal a nutritional deficit, an underlying illness, or problems with sleep and stress. Your physician can help [...]
May is Women's Health Awareness Month, and it's a great time to learn about a model of care that can benefit women at all stages of their lives! Midwifery translates to "with woman," and it's a fitting description of how our Certified Nurse Midwives can empower women to improve their health through personalized gynecologic care, [...]
On International Day of the Midwife, Regional One Health is celebrating our midwifery team for providing patient-centered care to women at all stages of life. Regional One Health is the only hospital in Memphis where women can give birth with the support of a Certified Nurse Midwife, and our team also offers well-woman care [...]
Dr. Chantay Smartt, who sees patients for both primary care and medical emergencies, said it's important to know the signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction. If a patient experiences hives, wheezing and difficulty breathing after being exposed to allergens like insect bites, foods or medications, call 911 immediately. Patients with severe allergies should always discuss [...]