A spirit that won’t be crushed: Laura Spradlin is living her “hoop dreams” thanks to Regional One Health’s trauma specialists
The Ouachita Baptist University Tigers have on their women’s basketball roster a young Memphian who has defied dozens of odds. After a tough tryout that the coach was reluctant to even offer, the team accepted Laura Spradlin as a walk-on player. This was just two years after Laura and her parents didn’t even know whether she would be alive for tryouts. Today, Laura is living her dream of playing college basketball thanks [...]
“Miracles will continue to be real:” Regional One Health Foundation Annual Report highlights donors’ positive impact
Everyone in our community deserves access to lifesaving medical care, and it is the Regional One Health Foundation’s mission to work with generous donors to pursue that goal. The Foundation advances healthcare excellence through philanthropy, with donations going to help Regional One Health access technology, training and resources to protect and enhance the health of patients throughout the Mid-South. "Your gifts help us believe that miracles will continue to be real for more [...]
Regional One Health’s Ayotunde Dokun, MD joins national commission to improve care for diabetes-related diseases
Regional One Health Chief of Endocrine Service Ayotunde Dokun, MD, PhD, FACE, has been appointed to serve on a national commission on diabetes-related diseases, a reflection of the high-level work Regional One Health doctors are doing every day on behalf of the medical field. Regional One Health Chief of Endocrine Service Ayotunde Dokun, MD, PhD, FACE was recently named to the National Clinical Care Commission. The National Clinical Care Commission will make [...]
R&B legends Chaka Khan and Billy Ocean to headline this year’s ONE Night fundraiser
For every woman (and man) who woke up this morning thinking, “Tell Me Something Good,” we’re here for you: the Regional One Health Foundation is excited to announce the Queen of Funk herself, Chaka Khan, and international R&B superstar, Billy Ocean, will headline this year’s ONE Night Gala. Tell Me Something Good: Chaka Khan and Billy Ocean will headline this year's ONE Night gala April 13. ONE Night will take place Saturday, [...]
When Kayla Griggs had life-threatening complications from a C-section, Dr. Roberto Levi’s expertise and compassion made the difference
With three boys under age 5, Kayla and Devin Griggs have plenty of things they expect to worry about: skinned knees, saving for college, wondering if they’ll ever get a minute of quiet. They never expected to add a life-and-death health crisis to that list, but after a frightening experience, they’re thanking Regional One Health’s Roberto Levi-D’Ancona, MD, FACOG for the chance to settle into life as a family of five. Kayla Griggs [...]
A familiar face: Terrel Chapman is eager to serve a community he knows well at Regional One Health’s South Third Pharmacy
Patients see their primary care doctor once, maybe twice, a year. But they see their pharmacist every month when they pick up their prescriptions. Terrel Chapman, DPh, considers that a big opportunity –for building relationships, educating patients and improving health in the underserved Memphis neighborhood to which he’s devoted his career. Chapman oversees Regional One Health’s new pharmacy in the Cash Saver grocery store at 1977 S. Third Street, in the same shopping center [...]
South Third Pharmacy serves patient needs with convenient access and a familiar face
Regional One Health’s new South Third Pharmacy is now open inside the Cash Saver grocery at 1977 S. Third St., creating an opportunity to build a healthier community by offering convenient access to medications and expert guidance from a familiar, trusted face. Lead Pharmacist Terrel Champan, DPh The pharmacy is in the same shopping center as Regional One Health’s South Third Primary Care clinic, so patients can see their health care provider [...]
New Transitioning Through Menopause support group aims to empower women at midlife and beyond
When it comes to talking to her patients about menopause, Diane Todd Pace, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, FAAN likes to start with a question: Diane Todd Pace, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NCMP, FAANP, FAAN “Did you know menopause is just a single day in your life?” she asks. “It’s the day on which you’ve gone without a period for 12 months. After that, you’re post-menopause.” It’s one of many surprising facts Dr. [...]
In the News: US News and World Report honors Regional One Health Subacute Care as one of nation’s best nursing homes
Regional One Health’s Skilled Nursing and Subacute Care facility is being recognized by US News and World Report as one of the nation’s Best Nursing Homes and the only Top Performing facility of its kind in Memphis. It’s an honor based on data and statistics, but for Subacute Administrator Nicole Lowe and Subacute Director of Nursing Theresa Traylor, the true reasons for the facility’s excellence are much more human than numbers and charts. [...]
Personal Trainer Makes the Difference in New Post-Rehab Wellness Program
Regional One Health’s Center for Rehabilitative Medicine has a new option for patients who finish physical therapy and want to return to the activities they love in a safe, healthy manner. The Post-Rehab Wellness Program brings physical therapists and a certified personal trainer to your team to get you back to work, sports, hobbies, etc. After completing therapy, patients set up a consultation with a trainer, who helps them move forward the right way. [...]