Third cohort of nurse residents graduate
Fifteen nurses just completed their work as part of the third cohort of Regional One Health's Nurse Residency Program. The group celebrated their accomplishments with co-workers and Regional One Health leadership at a gathering where they heard positive feedback on their performance in the program from their supervisors. The event also provided an opportunity to share results from projects they worked on during the past year. The Nurse Residency Program is designed to empower, engage [...]
Regional One Health named Top Workplace for third consecutive year
Regional One Health was selected as one of The Commercial Appeal Top Workplaces for the third consecutive year. The health system shares this honor with 59 prestigious companies across a variety of industries. The recognition is especially meaningful because the honor comes directly from feedback provided by employees. The Top Workplaces are determined based on data gathered through an employee survey. The survey included a range of questions covering factors such as how employees [...]
Harbor of Health hints at changing industry
Harbor of Health was featured in a recent issue of The Daily News as an example of how health systems are transitioning more services to ambulatory care models in an effort to bring health care closer to the communities where patients live and work. The location in Harbor Town and its extended hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. make it convenient for Downtown residents and employees. Click here to read more about Harbor [...]
Regional One Health honors veterans
Veterans Day is an opportunity for Regional One Health to express sincere thanks and gratitude for all those who have served and are currently serving in our country’s armed forces. On Wednesday, November 11, 2015, employees and guests at Regional One Health who are veterans were honored with a special recognition. Veterans were invited to stop by the cafeteria throughout the day to sign a book commemorating their service, receive an American flag lapel pin, [...]
March of Dimes honors NICU nurse
Jehan Ellis, MSN, NICU nurse discharge coordinator at Regional One Health, was one of six individuals from across the country recently honored by the March of Dimes for being a champion for family-centered care. Jehan is committed to empowering parents through education. She has raised the level of discharge education in the NICU. Jehan holds eight classes each month and has recruited staff from the discharge follow-up clinic to attend. This priceless link connects [...]
Foundation offers holiday donation cards
This holiday season, consider this unique and memorable way to acknowledge how much you care about those who are dear to you. Skip the mall traffic and make a life-saving donation to Regional One Health Foundation in honor of your friends, family members and co-workers. Not only will your loved ones receive a thoughtful card with a beautiful painting by NJ Woods, they’ll also know that your gift is helping us continue to save lives [...]
Employee event fundraiser for American Heart Association
Regional One Health held its 4th annual barbeque cook-off to raise funds for the American Heart Association’s Mid-South Heart Walk on October 30, 2015. More than 30 barbeque teams competed for a space at the world famous Memphis in May Barbeque Festival. Money is raised for the Heart Walk at this cook-off through registration fees, food and t-shirt sales, and other activities during the event. The event included entertainment provided by Regional One Health employees, [...]
Coopwood named one of 100 Physician Leaders to Know
Reginald Coopwood, M.D., President and CEO of Regional One Health, was recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of their "100 Physician Leaders to Know in 2015." The list of physician leaders features hospital and health system presidents and CEOs who also hold medical degrees. Leaders were selected for this list based on editorial judgment and discretion, and nominations were also considered when making selections for this list. To see the full list and Dr. Coopwood's [...]
Ways to Give – Monthly Giving: Donor Spotlight
Donor Spotlight: Ellen and Captain Henry Nixon When Ellen Nixon toured Regional One Health, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is one of the places she remembered most. “The babies were so tiny and helpless,” she says, “and the incredible work they do in the NICU at Regional One Health has saved countless lives, especially since Memphis has such a high rate of infant mortality.” “I remember seeing the grandmothers, who are volunteers, rocking [...]
Immense Joy
Dr. Mari Demonstrates New Technology That Gives Twins the Gift of Life Excitement about choosing nursery colors and the perfect names can too quickly turn into a nightmare for expectant mothers who are pregnant with identical twins. Nearly 15 percent of identical twins will develop Twin-to- Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) in the womb — and when it is left untreated, this condition has a 100 percent mortality rate. “If we see this syndrome, and [...]