“I can’t imagine being anywhere else:” World-class burn care helped Christen Jones get back to life feeling stronger than ever
Christen Jones suffered severe burn injuries at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a nearly month-long stay at Regional One Health's Firefighters Burn Center. While the isolation caused by the pandemic and the challenges of recovering from her injury were never easy, Christen found compassion and support every step of the way. Now, she's back to the things that matter most - her two kids and her thriving professional photography business. If you [...]
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 team [...]
During Pastoral Care Week, Regional One Health celebrates a team that provides hope through emotional and religious support
Pastoral Care Week is October 22-28, and Regional One Health is proud to honor a team of chaplains that is available around-the-clock to support patients, their families, and employees. Our chaplains provide services in a wide variety of religious beliefs, and meet a diverse set of needs at the hospital. Regional One Health is also involved in educating the pastoral care professionals of the future through an onsite residency program. A hospital is a place [...]
Ask the Experts: What do I need to know to take charge of my health during menopause?
While no two women will experience menopause exactly the same way, there are some basic facts everyone should know about this stage of life. Dr. Pallavi Khanna, a certified menopause practitioner at Regional One Health, can help women take charge of their health as they age. Seeing a provider with expertise in caring for menopausal women can help you address symptoms and your increasing risk for conditions like breast cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis. [...]
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 [...]