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, [...]
Is your diet making you sick? Here’s what you need to know to eat for better health
The food you eat has an impact on your health, and a busy schedule can make it hard to make healthy choices. Merkita Lester, a family nurse practitioner at Regional One Health, has advice for avoiding ultra-processed foods that can contribute to poor health. She says even small changes can make a big difference in reducing cancer risk, improving heart health, and more! A busy schedule can make it seem difficult to have healthier eating [...]
Architectural Design Services RFQ Released
Regional One Health, through its partner Covalus|Allworld, has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural design services as the first step in a comprehensive campus modernization project. The RFQ, issued on April 1, 2025, invites qualified architectural firms to submit their credentials by April 21, 2025 for consideration. “Our modernization project is a significant step forward in ensuring that Regional One Health continues to provide life-saving essential health services to our community,” said [...]
Colonoscopy 101: Here’s what to expect from this lifesaving screening exam
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 is not painful, and patients typically resume normal activities shortly after heading home following their exam. The American Cancer Association [...]
Regional One Health is offering a new service to help patients with sleep disorders
Regional One Health is introducing a new service at our East Campus to help patients with sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia and circadian rhythm disorders. Dr. Pralhad Sharma, a board-certified pulmonary, critical care, and sleep physician looks forward to improving access to care for patients who want to improve their sleep and overall health. Good sleep not only promotes better quality of life, it helps patients avoid and manage serious medical conditions [...]
Ask the Experts: Prevention, detection and expert treatment all play a role in reducing colorectal cancer deaths
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 specific risk factors and screening needs, and get started on protecting your colorectal health! Colorectal cancer is preventable, detectable, [...]
“It’s the best place to be:” The care Carla Sanderson received at Regional One Health healed her body and lifted her spirit
After a serious car accident, Carla Sanderson spent three weeks at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital. She suffered serious injuries, but she says the exceptional care she received lifted her spirits and healed her body. Now, Carla is back to her family, embarking on new adventures, and seeking ways to help others - and she's grateful to Regional One Health for helping her get back to the life she loves. [...]
Regional One Health helps patients with traumatic brain injury get back to life through expert care and comprehensive support
During Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month in March, our team is raising awareness about how expert care and support can help patients heal. Regional One Health offers comprehensive care for traumatic brain injuries, both during the critical phase and as patients go through rehabilitation therapy. Our team also provides free care coordination and access to resources that patients and families can use to improve their independence and quality of life. Traumatic brain injuries can change [...]
“It’s a huge load off my mind:” Regional One Health Cancer Care helped lift a weight from Will’s shoulders
At Regional One Health Cancer Care, surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer leads a high-risk pancreatic cancer clinic for patients who have a strong family history of the disease. Through genetic testing and counseling, he can help patients manage their risk through screening and even prevent cancer using targeted surgical procedures. For patients like Will, who lost his mom and brother to pancreatic cancer, it is way to take charge of his health and live [...]
During American Heart Month, focus on realistic changes that can help lower your risk of heart disease
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 make a big improvement in managing your risk of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in [...]