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 is [...]
“I am extremely blessed.” After a critical injury, Regional One Health helped Geoffrey Yoste get back to family and cross the finish line at the St. Jude Half Marathon
When Geoffrey Yoste was suffered a skull fracture and brain bleed in a skateboarding accident, he needed everything to go right in order to have a chance to survive. Fortunately, he says, he was taken to Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center, where a team of experts was able to deliver the lifesaving care he needed. Now, Geoffrey is back to living the life he loves - working in diagnostic imaging, spending time with [...]
Regional One Health and the Rollin’ Grizzlies are helping patients reclaim independence and joy after life-changing trauma
At Regional One Health, we believe patients shouldn't just survive a traumatic injury, they should get the chance to return to the activities they love. Our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital are built to help critically injured patients heal, regain strength, and return to independent life. That's exactly what happened for Mike Owens thanks to the care he received at Regional One Health and opportunities presented by Memphis' Rollin' Grizzlies wheelchair basketball [...]
Ask the Experts: During Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May, follow simple tips to avoid injuries and soreness
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and it's a great time to improve your fitness and activity level. Being physically active improves the performance of the lungs, heart, and muscles, and also has benefits for your emotional health. The team at Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center has advice for how to stay safe and avoid injury while reaping those rewards. Spring is a time when many people start thinking about getting [...]
“They have a lot of love to give:” As a NICU baby and mom, Aniesha Boatwright knows the difference Regional One Health makes for Mid-South families
When Aniesha Boatwright needed an emergency C-section at just 25 weeks pregnant, she knew Regional One Health was the right place to be for both her and her baby. Aniesha herself was a Regional One Health NICU baby, and she was confident her little girl would receive the best care possible from the caring doctors and nurses at the Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center. Regional One Health is also the region's leader in caring [...]
When Michelle Lewis went into early labor hundreds of miles from home, Regional One Health’s NICU team made sure she never felt alone
Michelle Lewis, a cross-country truck driver, was driving through West Memphis when her water broke at just 24 weeks pregnant. She was taken to Regional One Health, and her daughter Ruby was born weighing just 1 pound, 12 ounces. Even though Michelle was far from home and her loved ones, she says she and Ruby ended up exactly where they needed to be thanks to the love and kindness they received in our NICU. For [...]
After Regional One Health’s NICU team surrounded them with support, the Holdemans paid it forward by helping other premature babies
After Emily and Jordan Holdeman's daughter was born just shy of 28 weeks weighing a little over 2 pounds, they had to get used to life in the NICU. Fortunately, they say the doctors and nurses at Regional One Health's Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center surrounded them with both expert medical care and plenty of support. The Holdemans were so grateful they decided to give back, working through Emily's business to donate swaddle blankets [...]
On International Day of the Midwife, Regional One Health is celebrating a model of care that starts with listening to a patient’s goals and concerns
On International Day of the Midwife, Regional One Health is celebrating our midwifery team for providing patient-centered care to women at all stages of life. Regional One Health is the only hospital in Memphis where women can give birth with the support of a Certified Nurse Midwife, and our team also offers well-woman care with a focus on education and empowering patients to improve their health. Our nurse midwives see patients at our Main [...]
Important news for TennCare patients: Renewals are underway, and Regional One Health is here to help you through the process so you don’t lose your coverage
Every year, TennCare goes through a renewal process, and patients may need to take steps to avoid losing their coverage. If TennCare staff are not able to auto-renew your coverage, you'll need to renew online, in person, by phone or by mail. Regional One Health is here to help. If you have questions about the renewal process, ask your provider or pharmacy team! Don’t lose your TennCare health coverage! TennCare’s annual renewal process is underway, [...]
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 like [...]