Halloween and Harvest safety is up to all of us – keep this year’s holiday fun with these easy tips from Regional One Health
Halloween frights are meant to be fun and fictional, not tragic and real. But with large numbers of kids taking to dark streets for trick-or-treating, it’s all too easy for something to go wrong. Kids will be out after dark on Halloween for trick-or-treating - and it's up to everyone to help keep them safe. Pamela Finnie, Trauma Program Manager for Regional One Health’s Elvis Presley Trauma Center, said several factors play [...]
East Campus Imaging Center takes the stress out of getting your test covered by insurance
Imaging tests are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare or Medicaid. But there are steps to go through to ensure your exam is eligible. This can add stress for a patient who is already worried about their health. Susan Edwards, manager at Regional One Health’s East Campus Imaging Center, said her team helps patients navigate the process. They make sure patients know they need a doctor’s order for most tests. They also call [...]
Ask the Experts: Do you need an antibiotic? Here’s how to know – and why it matters
When antibiotics are prescribed and used properly, they live up to their reputation as “miracle drugs,” helping patients recover quickly and safely. But when the medications aren’t used right, patients can build resistance and bacteria can adapt, creating “superbugs” that don’t respond to existing antibiotics. And since drug makers aren’t devoting time or money to creating new antibiotics, it’s up to everyone to do their part to protect the effectiveness of those that are [...]
Regional One Health hosts advanced training for therapists looking to improve care for musculoskeletal dysfunction
Regional One Health’s East Campus will host an advanced training program on the Graston Technique, which therapists can use to expand their options for treating patients with various forms of musculoskeletal dysfunction. The M2-Advanced Training program will be Saturday, December 7 from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The East Campus is at 6555 Quince Road. Regional One Health's East Campus will host a seminar for therapists on [...]
City-wide disaster drill helps Regional One Health prepare for any crisis that could impact the city
If it keeps you up at night, it’s probably on Ashton Anderson’s to-do list. As Regional One Health’s Safety Officer, it is Anderson’s job to think about and prepare for the nightmare scenarios that can strike a community. This year's city-wide disaster drill tested decontamination and mass surge procedures. The Regional One Health team set up a decontamination tent in the ambulance bay. By doing so, she hopes Memphians can rest easier [...]
Patients can take comfort in knowing imaging tests can be done without pain
Imaging Center Manager Susan Edwards said imaging is non-invasive with little risk of pain.
When Scott Finney was hurt in a training ride, doctors helped him heal without dangerous drugs that could undermine his goals
Scott Finney’s life was right on track. He had gotten married over the summer, and he was training for a 100-mile century ride. When he got on his bike August 25, words like “collapsed lung” and “broken ribs” weren’t on his radar. Scott Finney had no idea what lay in store when he set out for a training ride August 25. He would end up at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center with broken [...]
By promoting responsible antibiotic use, Regional One Health ensures effective medication is available when needed
“Superbugs” are becoming increasingly common, causing alarm, illness and even loss of life as new bacteria emerge that prove resistant to medications. With such incidents on the rise, Regional One Health wants to be part of the solution. An Antibiotic Stewardship Committee works around the clock to promote responsible antibiotic use under the leadership of experts like clinical pharmacy specialist Maegan Rogers, PharmD, BCPS, CDE and infectious disease physicians Sara Cross, MD sand Christian [...]
Radiation from imaging is safe, but the tests should only be performed when a doctor says they’re needed
Susan Edwards, manager of Regional One Health’s East Campus Imaging Center, said the level of radiation in the tests is low and safe. “You’re not getting any more radiation than you do if you spend the day out in the sunshine,” she said.
Center for Rehabilitative Medicine offers hope for Parkinson’s patients thanks to full range of unique therapies
Recently added is a specialty program which is specifically geared toward persons with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. It complements the unique Parkinson’s speech therapy they were already providing.