Ask the Experts: Catching breast cancer early gives you more surgical treatment options
Ashley Hendrix, MD, MBA, FACS is a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon at Regional One Health’s Main Campus and East Campus. As a specialist in breast cancer surgery, she understands how to help patients identify the best procedure for their diagnosis and their personal needs and goals. Dr. Hendrix urges women to be vigilant about mammograms and breast cancer awareness, since catching the disease early gives them more surgical treatment options. Most patients with breast cancer [...]
During Fire Prevention Week, do your part to prevent cooking fires, the leading cause of house fires in the U.S.
During Fire Prevention Week, officials at our Firefighters Burn Center are educating the public about preventing the number one cause of home fires - cooking. Following simple steps like monitoring food while cooking, keeping the stove clean and making sure to turn off appliances can keep you and your family safe. Remember - it's always best to prevent burn injuries, which can have a major impact on a patient's life. The leading cause of [...]
Don’t be scared to have a mammogram! Our East Campus Imaging Center makes it easy, quick and comfortable
Regional One Health's East Campus Imaging Center offers screening mammograms as walk-ins and by appointment, and there are short wait times and quick turnaround on results. Our experienced team makes mammography easy and comfortable for patients. All average-risk women should have an annual screening mammogram starting at age 40. Mammograms are the best way to catch cancer early when it is easier to treat! If you’re nervous, scared or even just short on time [...]
What is midwifery? This patient-focused service improves access, empowers women, and provides evidence-based lifelong care
May is Women's Health Awareness Month, and it's a great time to learn about a model of care that can benefit women at all stages of their lives! Midwifery translates to "with woman," and it's a fitting description of how our Certified Nurse Midwives can empower women to improve their health through personalized gynecologic care, prenatal care, and labor & delivery support. Our midwifery team sees patients of all ages, and Regional One Health [...]
Ask the Experts: What is Placenta Accreta Spectrum, and why does it require specialized care to protect expectant moms?
October has been established as Accreta Awareness Month to raise awareness about this potentially life-threatening condition that can occur during pregnancy. Patients with accreta have their placenta attach too deeply so it cannot be expelled during childbirth, putting them at risk of severe bleeding. Fortunately, with expert care from a high-risk obstetrics specialist, new moms typically have a successful delivery and recovery. For most expectant moms, the placenta nourishes their baby during pregnancy and is [...]
Ask the Experts: How can early detection and proper treatment help patients overcome a blood cancer diagnosis?
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and experts say knowing the risk factors and symptoms of these diseases can save lives! Risk factors including aging, smoking and family history, while symptoms range from unexplained bruising and bleeding to fatigue to bone pain. If you have concerns, see your doctor and ask about blood and urine tests that can screen for signs of blood cancer. There is no routine screening for blood cancer, so it is [...]
It’s Sickle Cell Awareness Month! Learn about risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options for this genetic condition
September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that make it hard for the red blood cells to carry oxygen to tissues and organs. Patients can experience episodes of severe pain, along with anemia, leg sores, frequent infections and more. Regional One Health's Diggs Kraus Sickle Cell Center provides comprehensive care to help reduce symptoms and allow patients to live a longer, healthier life. During Sickle Cell Disease Awareness [...]
Ask the Experts: What every man should know about screening to protect prostate health
Most men experience issues like frequent urination and weak flow as they get older. While this is usually due to a benign condition, it can also signal prostate cancer. It is important for every man to talk with his primary care provider about when he should start screening for prostate cancer based on his unique risk factors. Early screening allows the disease to be caught before it has spread, and when it is still [...]
Regional One Health’s Dr. John Schorge is improving access to world-class gynecologic oncology and complex gynecologic surgery for Memphis patients
Dr. John O. Schorge, a renowned expert in OB/GYN care, is offers gynecologic oncology and complex gynecologic surgery at Regional One Health. By making specialized care more accessible, he is improving outcomes for patients diagnosed with cervical, uterine, ovarian and vulvar cancer, along with benign conditions including fibroids and endometriosis. Dr. Schorge specializes in minimally-invasive procedures, which mean smaller incisions and less risk and recovery time for patients. When a patient is diagnosed with [...]
“Everyone can save a life:” Regional One Health looks to prevent tragedy by teaching infant sleep safety
September is Baby Safety Month, and Regional One Health is here to help educate new caregivers on how to keep their infant safe. Our Safe to Sleep initiative focuses on preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Doctors and nurses talk to parents about safe sleep spaces and positioning for their baby, and even model that behavior through hands-on demonstrations. The project is part of a statewide effort focused on implementing best practices at hospitals all [...]