“They jump in with both feet:” ONE Health’s whole-person approach helps patients like Mark Parker rebuild their health and lives
Serious health problems almost killed Mark Parker on several occasions, and without insurance, he struggled to manage his complex medical needs. Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program was able to connect Mark with proper care and help him secure disability benefits so he can manage his health on his own. Through it all, he has maintained a sharp wit and remarkable sense of gratitude for the people who have helped him overcome numerous [...]
“Our program works!” ONE Health complex care team helps patients like Lorenzo Bonds take charge of their health and happiness
Lorenzo Bonds was struggling with homelessness and poor health until Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program intervened. ONE Health is designed to meet patients' medical needs and address social determinants of health like housing, transportation and mental health. For Lorenzo, it helped him manage his medical conditions on his own, move into stable housing, and regain a sense of hope for the future. There was a time when Lorenzo Bonds stopped believing [...]
On National Injury Prevention Day, Regional One Health raises awareness through outreach and free safety classes
November 18 is National Injury Prevention Day, and our team is reaching out to educate the public about how to avoid common causes of injuries. Regional One Health also offers free community classes on a variety of safety topics. Learn more and do your part to stop preventable injuries due to violence and accidents, which are the top cause of death among people age 44 and younger. Preventable injuries due to violence and accidents [...]
Regional One Health offers a full range of treatment options for women struggling with pain and heavy bleeding due to fibroids
Uterine fibroids can cause serious symptoms like back and pelvic pain, heavy periods, anemia and more. At Regional One Health, women have care options including lifestyle counseling, medication and various types of surgery. By making world-class expertise and resources available to patients, our Women's Services team is expanding access to proper care for this common, treatable condition. Uterine fibroids can be asymptomatic and harmless – or they can cause severe back and pelvic pain, heavy [...]
“Tomorrow is no longer a vision of despair…it’s one of hope and happiness:” Our ONE Health complex care program transformed Ronnie Riley’s life
When Ronnie Riley first connected with our ONE Health complex care program, he was a "broken man," struggling with homelessness, mental health concerns, and addiction. ONE Health works intensively with patients to provide both medical care and support for social determinants of health. Now, thanks to the ONE Health team and their strong partnership with Alliance Healthcare Services, Ronnie is regaining his health and his sense of hope and purpose. Ronnie Riley just needed someone [...]
Understanding lung cancer screening: Who should get tested and how it can lead to better treatment
During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, talk to your doctor about whether you have risk factors that qualify you for screening. Regional One Health offers easy, effective screening for lung cancer, as well as expert oncology care for patients who are diagnosed with the disease. Learning about your risk and taking advantage of screening can help you catch lung cancer early, when it is easier to treat. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and for [...]
A Decade of Distinction: Regional One Health, UTHSC celebrate UTROP partnership for providing exceptional patient care, education, and research
Regional One Health and University of Tennessee Health Science Center recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the creation of the UT Regional One Health physicians provider group. For the past decade, UTROP has provided exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and hands-on education for medical students. Now, UTHSC and Regional One Health look forward to continuing their robust partnership as they work toward building an academic medical center to serve our community's health care needs for [...]
Ask the Experts: Keep Halloween from becoming a real-life fright fest with these tips from our trauma team
It's Halloween, and that means kids will be out and about after dark for trick-or-treating. It is important to pay attention to costumes, traffic and candy to avoid an injury or illness. Keep Halloween fun and safe with these tips from our experts at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Firefighters Burn Center. Halloween may be a night of frights – but those thrills and chills are meant to be all in fun. The [...]
“Do your due diligence:” Breast cancer screening is helping Jill Collier protect her health, and she urges other women to do the same
When Jill Collier was diagnosed with a condition that puts her at higher risk for breast cancer, she was grateful to have access to enhanced screening at Regional One Health. As an experienced nursing leader, Collier understands how important it is to know your breast cancer risk and follow through on recommended screening. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she is encouraging other women to talk to their provider about their risk and how to manage [...]
Christine Driskill’s breast cancer diagnosis was a shock – but Dr. Ashley Hendrix helped her navigate treatment with support, knowledge and skill
Christine Driskill's breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock - she was young and healthy, and she knew she was not a carrier of the BRCA "breast cancer gene." She needed an oncologist who could not only provide expert care, but who could help her process her diagnosis and navigate her options. Regional One Health Cancer Care breast surgical oncologist Dr. Ashley Hendrix did just that, and Christine is grateful for her skill, compassion, and [...]