Student athletes Ty and Sariah Conley get to the next level with Regional One Health’s Post-Rehab Wellness Program
“Physical training isn’t only about the training. It’s counseling, mentorship and coaching all in one,” Robinson said. “It’s easy for young athletes to get overwhelmed. My role is to work with them so they are physically and mentally prepared for training and for competition.”
Why won’t my imaging technician tell me what they’re seeing on my test?
“Plenty of patients ask, but techs should not give information and should not even react to what they’re seeing on the image,” Edwards said. “They aren’t doctors, and while they do know how to get around your anatomy, they aren’t qualified to diagnose you.”
When should you see a speech therapist for trouble swallowing?
“You should see a speech therapist if every time you eat or drink something you start coughing. That’s your body’s way of saying your swallow isn’t working right.” -Johnna Johnson, speech therapist
After surviving cancer, David Scott rebuilt strength and confidence with Regional One Health’s Post-Rehab Wellness Program
"This is the ideal place to get healthy. My doctor told me it’s best not to try to do it on my own, and he was correct. Here, I’m surrounded by knowledgeable people.”
Volunteer Spotlight: When there’s a need at Regional One Health, the Johnson Auxiliary steps up to help
Over the years, an increasingly important project has been the Jency Mitchell Scholarship, which helps children of full-time Regional One Health employees pursue education in medical fields.
Ask the Experts: 6 things to do with your baby every day (besides feed them and change their diaper!)
OB/GYN Owen Phillips, MD, FACOG promotes healthy pregnancies and deliveries at Regional One Health. But she believes obstetricians can also have an impact beyond a child’s birth.
An easy scan for past and present smokers can detect lung cancer while it’s still treatable
Whether you’re a past or present smoker, the habit has put you at a higher risk for lung cancer. Therefore, you might want to consider a quick, easy screening test.
High school athlete Myles Wesley turned to Regional One Health’s Post-Rehab Wellness Program to gain an edge in the sport he loves
Myles Wesley is a year younger than the kids he competes against as a member of Collierville High School’s football team. He’s shorter, too. And he’s battled injuries since he started playing the sport as a kid. But giving up isn’t in Myles’ DNA. Certified Personal Trainer Kenneth Robinson helps Myles Wesley get in top shape for the high school football season through Regional One Health's Post-Rehab Wellness Program. Instead, he is [...]
Apps can enhance speech therapy for patients with aphasia
There’s an app for that. From fun to functionality, there seem to be endless options for apps for tablets and smartphones.
When Lucia Ortega Perez’ American adventure included a medical trauma, Regional One Health doctors eased her pain and boosted her spirits
Lucia Ortega Perez came to the United States from Spain as an exchange student to improve her English, experience a different culture, travel, meet new friends. While she wanted to experience everything America has to offer, a stay at a level-one trauma center wasn’t exactly on her list. Lucia, with dad Miguel and host mom Carey, was treated at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center for two badly broken feet. However, after being [...]