Meet our Midwives! Meghan Madea, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC is driven by the chance to help patients navigate a lifetime of good health
Meghan Madea, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC “Midwifery is an amazing career that allows me to participate in miracles daily. I am honored to be part of those stories and I love helping navigate clients through their experience and transition into motherhood. Many think midwifery targets pregnancy and birth, but a big part of my career is caring for women throughout their lifespan and I enjoy the continuity of care that is possible.” After [...]
Meet our Midwives! Kate Fouquier, CNM, PhD, FACNM found her passion in a model of care that puts the patient at its center
Kate Fouquier, CNM, PhD, FACNM “As a young nurse, I witnessed firsthand how the medical model of care focused on disease and dysfunction and the woman’s perspective was ignored or dismissed, especially during pregnancy and birth. The midwifery model of care puts the woman at the center of care, and this approach made perfect sense to me. I found my passion.” Kate Fouquier, CNM, PhD, FACNM lives that passion as a Certified [...]
“I knew I could get better:” Faith, family and exceptional care gave Deputy Sheriff Austin Eldridge strength to overcome devastating injuries
Desoto County Deputy Sheriff Austin Eldridge was struck by a drunk driver while helping a stranded motorist fix a flat tire - and while his injuries were life-changing, he said the care he received from the Firefighters Burn Center allowed him to return to his family and his work. Dr. Ram Velamuri and his team were able to perform surgeries that saved Austin's leg, while Burn Rehabilitation Manager Sandra Fletchall has worked with him [...]
Meet our Midwives! Edna Tucker, MSN, CNM is honored to care for women as she’d want her own loved ones cared for
Edna Tucker, MSN, CNM “I knew I wanted a career where I would be taking care of people, and nursing just made sense. I was always fascinated with babies and pregnant women. After I had a nurse midwife for my own first pregnancy, I quickly knew what I was made to do!” Eight years later, Edna Tucker, MSN, CNM is a Certified Nurse Midwife at Regional One Health – and just as [...]
Meet our Midwives! Davin Johnson, MSN, CNM is living her childhood dream by providing women’s wellness and pregnancy and childbirth care
Davin Johnson, MSN, CNM “I’ve wanted to deliver babies since the 2nd grade. It’s what I said when I was asked what I wanted to be when I grow up, and there’s an old photo somewhere at my mom’s house to prove it. I couldn’t have fully planned or mapped out my path to midwifery if I tried, but I truly believe the Lord set my path.” Indeed, Davin Johnson, MSN, CNM [...]
“I felt like I was heard:” Allie Byrne found comfort, support and empowerment from our Certified Nurse Midwives
Trying for a natural childbirth was important to Allie Byrne, and just as important was finding a health care provider who would offer support and reassurance. Allie says she found just that in Regional One Health's Certified Nurse Midwives, who delivered empowering care during her pregnancy and childbirth and after her daughters were born. Our midwifery team sees patients for pregnancy and regular well-woman care at Kirby Primary Care and Hollywood Primary Care, and [...]
“They pretty much saved my life:” ONE Health offered health and hope in Curtis Tucker’s struggle with Crohn’s disease
Curtis Tucker struggled to manage Crohn's disease without health insurance and proper medication, and ultimately his condition required emergency surgery. After his procedure, he was connected to Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program, which helps uninsured patients meet medical and social needs. Now, with his Crohn's under control, Curtis' health is stable and he's even hoping to go back to work as an auto mechanic. Living with Crohn’s disease can feel like a [...]
Meet our Midwives! Breia Loft, MSN, CNM stands alongside women to empower them to choose their ideal birth experience
Breia Loft, MSN, CNM “No matter what, I want to give women the choice of midwifery care in Memphis. I want to empower them to choose their ideal birth experience, and to come alongside them to help them achieve it.” Breia Loft, MSN, CNM has been a Certified Nurse Midwife for 24 years, the past six at Regional One Health. As a mom herself, she feels a responsibility to other women in [...]
Regional One Health welcomes Manoucheka Thermitus as new Chief Operating Officer
Regional One Health is pleased to welcome Manoucheka Thermitus, MBA to the health system’s executive leadership team as chief operating officer. Manoucheka Thermitus, MBA, is the new Chief Operating Officer at Regional One Health. She will lead a variety of clinical and non-clinical operational areas. In her new role, Thermitus will lead clinical and non-clinical operational areas including pharmacy, surgical services, laboratory, imaging, food and nutrition services, environmental services, security and emergency [...]
Meet our Midwives! Amanda Williams, MSN, CNM embraces the chance to create awe-inspiring moments and meet local health care needs
Amanda Williams, MSN, CNM “One of my favorite birth scenarios is when the laboring person’s partner assists in the birth and their hands are the first to touch their new baby. It is an incredibly unifying moment for their partnership and to witness the joy and power of that moment is awe-inspiring.” Amanda Williams, MSN, CNM is frequently inspired by her career as a Certified Nurse Midwife, which allows her to achieve [...]