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 [...]
Stroke rehabilitation can improve recovery and help you get back to activities you enjoy
After a stroke, rehabilitation therapy is key to helping patients regain function, strength, and stamina. Regional One Health offers inpatient and outpatient stroke rehabilitation, and our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital recently earned accreditation for its Stroke Specialty Program. By starting evidence-based stroke rehab as soon as possible, stroke patients can regain independence and improve quality of life. A stroke is a life-changing event that can impact your physical, mental, and emotional health – but with proper [...]
Regional One Health now offers Pluvicto, an innovative treatment designed to improve life expectancy and quality of life for metastatic prostate cancer patients
Regional One Health Cancer Care is one of just a handful of locations in the region now offering Pluvicto, an infusion treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. Patients undergo screening to see if they qualify for Pluvicto, and those who do receive a series of infusions in our Nuclear Medicine service. Pluvicto is proven to enhance life expectancy, slow disease progression, and improve symptoms for patients with stage 4 prostate cancer. Regional One Health is [...]
Lutathera, an advanced targeted therapy for neuroendocrine tumors, is now available at Regional One Health Cancer Care
Regional One Health Cancer Care is now offering Lutathera, a targeted infusion therapy for a rare form of cancer called gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). Trials show Lutathera can slow disease progression, allowing patients to live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. As one of only a few locations offering the treatment in the Mid-South, Regional One Health is proud to improve access to state-of-the-art cancer care for our patients. Regional One Health Cancer [...]
Ask the Experts: With youth sports back in action, take care to prevent injuries with these tips from our trauma team
Kids are returning to competitive and recreational sports as the winter and spring seasons begin with the New Year. Sports can be a positive experience for young athletes, but they can also put them at risk for injury. Our trauma experts have advice for staying healthy and injury-free. With the second semester of school underway, many kids are returning not only to car rider line, studying and homework, but to winter and spring school [...]
“It’s the best care in our community:” As a nurse and a mom, Susan Brown is grateful for the top-quality treatment her son received at Regional One Health
When Susan Brown's son Matt was taken to Regional One Health after a serious car accident, she experienced both expertise and compassion from his providers. As an experienced nurse and as a mom, Susan was impressed every step of the way as Matt moved from the Elvis Presley Trauma Center to the ICU to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital. Susan says she's grateful to Regional One Health for her son's care and the exceptional services [...]