Colonoscopies are the best tool to prevent colon cancer or catch it in early stages when it is more easily treatable. Regional One Health gastroenterologist Leonard Baidoo, MD is letting patients know what to expect from this common screening exam, which average-risk people should have starting at age 45. Dr. Baidoo says the test [...]
When Rick Dorn learned skin cancer cells had spread to his lungs, he needed care from an oncologist who specializes in his diagnosis. He turned to medical oncologist Dr. Neil Hayes at Regional One Health Cancer Care, one of the nation's leading experts in these diagnoses. Thanks to the advanced treatment options Dr. Hayes can [...]
During menopause, women can experience an increased risk for serious illnesses, including heart disease. As a Certified Menopause Practitioner, Dr. Pallavi Khanna has additional expertise and experience in helping women manage that risk and avoid serious illness. Through lifestyle changes and medication, she can help patients lead an active and healthy life as they [...]
Regional One Health is the first hospital in Tennessee to offer focused ultrasound, a non-surgical procedure that offers effective relief for hand tremors from Essential Tremor. Recently, focused ultrasound program director Dr. Jason Gerrard used his experience and expertise to help prepare a fellow neurosurgeon to provide this state-of-the-art-procedure. Dr. Gerrard said it's rewarding to [...]
Regional One Health physicians can help patients prevent, detect and treat colorectal cancer thanks to exceptional primary care, screening and oncology services. A routine colonoscopy can diagnose, prevent and treat colorectal cancer, and experts recommend that average-risk men and women have their first test at age 45. Talk to your health care provider about [...]
Robert James knew his unexpected cancer diagnosis would cause changes in his life, including finding a new home for the horses and mules he enjoys taking care of. Thanks to expert care from Dr. Evan Glazer at Regional One Health Cancer Care, Robert is looking forward to getting back to normal sooner than he ever [...]
Dr. John Schorge, a gynecologic oncologist at Regional One Health, wants women to know that cervical cancer can be prevented - it just takes knowledge, vaccination and screening. Women should be alert to symptoms like bleeding after sex, and should have routine pelvic exams and Pap tests. Better yet, the HPV vaccine, which is recommended [...]
In 2018, Adil Abdurahaman was rushed to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center with a traumatic brain injury following a car accident. His parents were told he might not survive. Today, Adil is back at Regional One Health, this time doing his residency rotations for medical school at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Adil has [...]
Cervical cancer is entirely preventable - it just takes knowledge, screening and vaccination. Dr. John O. Schorge, a nationally-known leader in the treatment of cervical cancer and other gynecologic cancers, came to Regional One Health to make it easier for women to access the tools they need to prevent a cancer diagnosis. During Women's [...]
When Brooklyn Jones went into premature labor, she and husband Grant learned the NICU closest to their home would not have room for their son. They ended up traveling two hours to Regional One Health's Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center, where they've been since late October. Despite the challenges posted by the distance, they [...]