Ask the Experts: Back to school season is here, and it’s up to all of us to protect kids as they head back to class
Mid-South schools are opening up in August, and that means heavier traffic on the roadways, especially around schools. Everyone plays a role in keeping kids safe, whether you're taking your own children to school or heading to work. Do your part by following school zone rules carefully, watching for pedestrians and buses, and leaving plenty of time so you don't get in a rush. The Mid-South is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year, [...]
During National Breastfeeding Month, learn how breastmilk and skin-to-skin care nourish babies physically and emotionally
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Regional One Health offers a robust lactation support program for new parents. Our experts provide support, resources and education aimed at helping parents succeed at breastfeeding and skin-to-skin care. They say encouraging breastfeeding and skin-to-skin care is an important way to provide ideal nutrition and emotional support for babies. Welcoming a new baby is a major milestone, and parents want to give their little one a healthy start [...]
TeamBirth protocol will help ensure a safe, positive birth experience for Regional One Health labor & delivery patients
Regional One Health's Labor & Delivery team is implementing a new set of standards called "TeamBirth" to enhance communication between providers and patients. The goal of "TeamBirth" is to put the patient at the center of their care and make them an active, respected participant in decision-making. By making sure every patient's wishes are heard, Regional One Health looks forward to providing a safe, positive and empowering birthing experience. Every family deserves a safe, [...]
Regional One Health Chief Integration Officer Susan Cooper participating in prestigious Global Nursing Leadership Program
Regional One Health Senior Vice President and Chief Integration Officer Susan Cooper, MSN, RN, FAAN, is joining the prestigious Global Nursing Leadership Institute program. The program brings together nursing leaders from across the world, and this year Cooper is the only person selected to participate from the United States. Participants get an opportunity to engage in critical discussions on health policy and advance their skills as leaders in local, national, regional and global health. Regional [...]
Keeping our community safe: Trauma experts offer advice, free classes on safe gun storage and responsible behavior
Regional One Health Elvis Presley Trauma Center experts say many gun injuries are preventable if gun owners focus on steps like secure storage and responsible behavior. They offer free "Be SMART" classes to teach groups and organizations throughout our community about gun safety. By modeling smart behavior, storing weapons in a safe manner, and talking to kids and peers about gun safety, we can all help keep our community safer. After the U.S. Surgeon General [...]
Ask the Experts: Menopause can add to age-related skin and hair concerns…but you can fight back!
As women age, they face skin concerns like wrinkles, sagging and dryness - and some of that can be blamed on dropping estrogen levels during menopause. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Regional One Health OB/GYN Pallavi Khanna can help women with these concerns and other menopause symptoms. She leads a specialized Menopause Care Clinic at our East Campus, and hosts a Menopause Support Group that allows women to learn from experts and each [...]
Ask the Experts: Stay safe this 4th of July by making smart decisions about sun, heat and fireworks
Happy 4th of July! The experts at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Firefighters Burn Center are sharing their advice to keep the holiday safe and fun. If you're spending time outdoors in the heat and sun, wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and be alert to signs of heat illness. When it comes to fireworks, it's best to leave it to the professionals to avoid serious burns, eye injuries, and hearing damage. For many of [...]
“I am truly happy to be here:” Regional One Health Cancer Care helped Zac Casey keep living life in the future tense
When Zac Casey was diagnosed with cancer at age 36, it started a three-year journey that has included radiation, chemotherapy, and multiple surgeries. Zac is grateful that he found a team of leading academic oncologists at Regional One Health Cancer Care who helped him through that journey with expertise and humanity. It has allowed Zac, a professor at Rhodes College, to continue a busy, active life marked by his passion for teaching and the joy [...]
New Center for Innovation participant will evaluate world’s first wearable, AI-powered fall prevention solution at Regional One Health
The newest participant in Regional One Health's Center for Innovation Access Incubator is developing AI-based technology aimed at preventing falls. OK2StandUP will test its innovation with hospitalized patients who are at a high risk of falls. The project is a perfect fit for Regional One Health, where patient safety issues like fall prevention are a key system-wide priority. Regional One Health is dedicated to providing top-quality medical care and keeping patients safe from harm, and [...]
Ask the Experts: With vaccination and screening, cervical cancer and related cancers can become a thing of the past
Dr. John Schorge, a national leader in the treatment of gynecologic cancers, recently held a Lunch & Learn to educate patients about preventing cervical cancer. He says awareness, proper screening, and the HPV vaccine are all key to helping women protect themselves against a cervical cancer diagnosis. He also encourages patients to see their doctor about symptoms like abnormal bleeding after sex, which is the classing sign of cervical cancer. Preventing cervical cancer and related [...]