“Bringing living hope:” Johnson Auxiliary, Presbyterian leaders dedicate renovated chapel at Regional One Health
Regional One Health recently celebrated renovations to the Alice H. Davies Chapel, a project spearheaded by Presbyterian Women of the Mid-South (PC-USA) and the John K. and Katherine Johnson Auxiliary. The project brought upgraded lighting, recovered pew seats, new stained glass and more to the 40-year-old chapel. Our chapel is an essential part of our services, providing a place to host ecumenical worship services and a location where patients, family members and staff can find [...]
Ask the Experts: If you’re looking to get fit this year, here’s how to avoid injury while you do it
If you're looking to improve your fitness in 2024, it's important to follow some basic guidelines to reduce your risk of injury. Our Post-Rehab Wellness Program at the Center for Rehabilitative Medicine helps patients exercise safely and return to fitness activities following rehab for an injury or illness. Here's their expert advice on how anyone can avoid injury and improve their fitness in the New Year. Improving physical fitness is one of the most popular [...]
“They saved my life:” After three months as a patient, Payton Carter returned to Regional One Health on her own terms to say thank you
Payton Carter recently made the trip from Kentucky to Memphis for a very special reason - to thank the providers at Regional One Health who she credits with saving her life. Payton was rushed to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center with life-threatening injuries after a car accident. Thanks to the expert medical care and compassion she received at the trauma center and our Extended Care Hospital, she is back to her life and even hoping [...]
Ask the Experts: How do I protect myself from prostate cancer?
One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but with early detection and proper care, the disease is curable. Dr. Bilawal Ahmed, a medical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, urges men to be vigilant about risk factors, symptoms and screening. Urinary problems and pain in the back, hips or pelvis can be signs of prostate cancer, so talk to your health care provider if you're experiencing any of [...]
Want to avoid digestive issues over the holidays? Here’s what a gastroenterologist suggests
For patients with irritable bowel syndrome, the stress and food associated with the holiday season can cause flare-ups. If you're struggling with symptoms like stomach pain, bloating and diarrhea or constipation, talk to a gastroenterologist. They can help you reduce your symptoms by helping you avoid trigger foods, suggesting lifestyle changes, and prescribing medications. If you struggle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the holiday season can be a special challenge. Gastroenterologist Leonard Baidoo, MD can [...]
“A chance to enjoy life again:” After struggling to find care, Phil Osment discovered the advanced expertise he needed at Regional One Health Cancer Care
When Phil Osment needed care for a painful hernia, he struggled to find a surgeon willing to operate on him due to the complexity of his condition. Phil's quality of life and sense of hope suffered until he found Dr. David Shibata at Regional One Health Cancer Care. As an expert in colorectal surgery, Dr. Shibata was able to provide the treatment Phil needed so he can get back to enjoying life and looking forward [...]
The power of medicine and humanity: Extended Care Hospital marks 10 years of hope and healing
Regional One Health's Extended Care Hospital is celebrating its 10th anniversary in December 2023, marking a decade of providing expert care for the community's most critically ill patients. The Extended Care Hospital has expanded and earned national accreditation and honors during the past 10 years. Even more important, numerous patients have returned to their homes and loved ones thanks to the care they received. For the past decade, a dedicated team has used their skills [...]
12 days of injury prevention: Avoid common holiday safety hazards with these tips from our trauma and burn care experts
Don't allow common holiday injuries to ruin your enjoyment of the season! Our experts from the Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Firefighters Burn Center are offering "12 days of injury prevention" tips to keep you and your family safe. Whether you're decorating, planning a holiday meal, or going to and from gatherings, follow their easy advice to avoid injury. The holidays can be full of excitement and fun, but they also contain their share of [...]
“It’s miraculous:” By providing cutting-edge cancer care, Regional One Health is helping JB and Dana McCarroll enjoy what matters most
JB and Dana McCarroll were stunned when JB was diagnosed with ocular melanoma, a rare form of cancer that later spread to his liver. JB needed a highly specialized procedure that is only available at three hospitals across the country. Thanks to surgical oncologist Dr. Evan Glazer, a liver cancer expert, Regional One Health is one of them. The McCarrolls say the care they are receiving from Dr. Glazer has allowed them to return [...]
Center for Innovation’s Access Incubator will evaluate a wearable respiratory monitor that could help reduce length of hospital stays
The newest participant in the Access Incubator at our Center for Innovation is Capnesity, a company that is developing a capnography Wearable Respiratory Analysis Device. The device would measure patients' carbon dioxide levels at home rather than the patient having to stay in the hospital. Capnesity hopes its product will lead to shorter hospital stays for patients with respiratory conditions like COPD, asthma and pneumonia. Going home from the hospital after an illness or injury [...]