In June 2023 the Shelby County Commission approved a plan to help fund $350 million worth of infrastructure upgrades at Regional One Health. Regional One Health President and CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD, says the "ONE Campus" initiative would transform the hospital into an academic medical center in partnership with University of Tennessee Health Science Center. [...]
If skin cancer is caught early, it can often be treated and cured through a simple surgery. Be vigilant about checking your skin for moles that appear to change. If a mole grows in size, changes in color, starts itching or bleeding, etc., it's a good idea to get it checked by a dermatologist. [...]
During National Cancer Survivors Month, Regional One Health Cancer Care is proud to improve access to world-class oncology services right here in Memphis. That makes a lifesaving difference for patients like Herrick Norcross, who was grateful to find expert treatment close to home after he was unexpectedly diagnosed with liver cancer. After seeing Regional One [...]
Prostate cancer and colorectal cancer are two of the most common cancer diagnoses among American men, and they're also the two men are least eager to talk about. It's important to speak up early if you experience symptoms, because screening and treatment are available for both diseases. When caught early, both prostate cancer and colorectal [...]
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 your [...]
For patients who have a higher risk of cancer due to a strong family history, genetic counseling can offer valuable guidance about screening and care. Regional One Health Cancer Care offers the service for qualifying patients with a cancer diagnosis or without a cancer diagnosis. By learning about a patient's genetic risk, they can offer [...]
While there are no routine screening exams for pancreatic cancer, there are risk factors and symptoms patients can monitor in order to be proactive about their health. Dr. Evan Glazer, a surgical oncologist who is a nationally-known expert in treating pancreatic cancer, says it is important to pay attention to your body and seek care [...]
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 [...]
Regional One Health's East Campus is now offering surgical oncology consultations and same-day procedures for breast cancer, skin cancer and melanoma patients. Dr. Martin Fleming and Dr. Ashley Hendrix created the new clinic to improve access to advanced care. They take a personalized approach to treatment and encourage patients to play an active role in [...]