“It felt like she was part of the family:” Social worker Carol Dennis helped Sharon Person bring her father home to continue healing
For Regional One Health's Subacute/Skilled Nursing team, the goal is to help every patient return home safely so they can continue to heal and get stronger. When Sharon Person's dad James was admitted to the facility after a diabetic episode, she felt overwhelmed - but quickly realized he was exactly where he needed to be. Sharon says her dad received exceptional around-the-clock care, and social worker Carol Dennis went above and beyond to help him [...]
Do you suspect you have a food intolerance? Learn your triggers and how to find relief
Food intolerances are common conditions that can cause symptoms like bloating, gas, diarrhea and stomach pain. If you're experiencing these issues, talk to your health care provider - they can help rule out other problems and figure out which foods are causing your problems. By cutting back, avoiding those foods and finding healthy alternatives, you can start feeling like yourself again! A food intolerance can turn the joy of eating into a source of misery [...]
Neurosurgeon Douglas Taylor, MD now providing focused ultrasound to treat essential tremor at Regional One Health East Campus
Neurosurgeon Dr. Douglas Taylor is now part of the team providing focused ultrasound at Regional One Health's East Campus Imaging Center. Focused ultrasound is for patients suffering from hand tremor due to Essential Tremor or tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease. The procedure involves no incision and no hospital stay, and most patients experience immediate, lasting relief from their tremor. When Douglas Taylor, MD performs a focused ultrasound at Regional One Health, it’s more than a medical [...]
“It gets in your blood:” After nearly 55 years at Regional One Health, Mickey Ashburn’s desire to care for others is as strong as ever
Mickey Ashburn has been with Regional One Health for an amazing 55 years, most of them as a registered nurse in our Trauma Operating Room. Mickey works with a team that provides lifesaving care for the most critically injured patients by making sure they can get the emergency surgery they need within minutes of arriving at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center. It's hard work, but it hasn't hardened her heart - she says she [...]
Ask the Experts: What do physicians wish their patients knew about “gut health”?
Gastrointestinal distress can make life miserable - but for most patients, dietary changes and other healthy habits can help. A primary care physician like Dr. Madiha Haji at Primary Care Specialists is often the first stop for patients with abdominal pain, bloating and other symptoms. She can rule out serious illness and help patients feel better through lifestyle changes and medication. Stomach issues are one of the most common complaints doctors hear. So what do [...]
“It’s how they treat you:” Dona Dyer found healing at Regional One Health’s Wound Care Center thanks to high-tech medicine and old-fashioned kindness
After arduous treatment for breast cancer, the last thing Dona Dyer wanted was to see another doctor - but when her surgical incision wouldn't heal, she was referred to Regional One Health's Wound Care Center for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It turned out to be a blessing for Dona. Not only did she receive the medical care she needed to heal, she met a team of providers who lifted her spirits. Now, Dona is cancer [...]
During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, protect your health by learning about your screening needs and treatment options
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside to encourage everyone to learn about their risk factors and access the screening they need. The American Cancer Society now recommends that average-risk patients have their first colonoscopy at age 45 to help prevent and detect colon cancer. At Regional One Health, we can help patients access routine screening, assess and manage risk factors, and prevent and treat disease. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Regional [...]
Regional One Health’s new Surgical Oncology service elevates cancer care through state-of-the-art expertise and compassionate approach
Regional One Health's new Surgical Oncology practice is led by national experts in the treatment of a variety of cancer diagnoses. They use the latest technology to provide robotic and minimally invasive procedures that effectively treat cancer while protecting patients' quality of life. By offering a multidisciplinary team and exceptional resources, they are providing patient-focused care that provides optimal results. When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, their first priority is finding treatment that can [...]
Ask the Experts: If I’ve had COVID-19, how can I safely get back to my exercise routine?
After recovering from COVID-19, many patients want to get back to their pre-illness exercise program. Doing so should be a gradual process that starts with a visit to your primary care provider for a physical exam and tests. Patients who dealt with severe illness might also need physical therapy. While a cautious approach is key, patients are strongly encouraged to resume exercising for its many health benefits. If you’ve recovered from COVID-19 and want to [...]
“I’m looking at a miracle:” Gia Broadway is keeping the beat of the life she loves thanks to a positive spirit and exceptional medical care
After Gia Broadway suffered life-threatening injuries from head to toe in a car accident, doctors told her she might never walk or work again. For a dancer, teacher, wife and mother, it was devastating news. But Gia wasn't about to give up - and her fighting spirit was matched by her world-class medical team at Regional One Health. After six weeks in the hospital and extensive rehabilitation therapy, Gia is back to the things she [...]