Identical Triplets Born at Regional Medical Center
Three of the mid-south’s newest residents were featured in the December 9, 2014 issue of The Commercial Appeal. Ashton and Jennifer Hall were living in London, England when they got the news – she was pregnant with identical triplets. According to Dr. Giancarlo Mari, medical director of the high risk obstetrics program at Regional One Health, the odds of such a birth event have been estimated to be as slim as 1 in 200 [...]
Regional One Health Named Top Workplace Second Consecutive Year
Regional One Health was selected as one of The Commercial Appeal Top Workplaces of 2014 for the second consecutive year. The health system shares this honor with 49 prestigious companies across a variety of industries. “This recognition is especially meaningful to us because the honor comes directly from our employees,” said Sarah Colley, senior vice president of human resources at Regional One Health. “Our employees are dedicated to providing exceptional health care services to [...]
Regional One Health Foundation Offers Holiday Cards
This holiday season, consider a 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 Memphis folk artists NJ Woods, they’ll also know that your gift is helping to [...]
10th Anniversary of NICU Family Support Celebrated
Having a newborn hospitalized due to premature birth or medical issues can be frightening and overwhelming for parents. The March of Dimes’ NICU Family Support Program at Regional Medical Center has been easing that fear and anxiety for 10 years. This successful partnership was celebrated at the Night of Purple, held on November 21. The Night of Purple commemorated the partnership between the March of Dimes and Regional One Health to provide valuable support [...]
Caregiver Tips for a Less Stressful Holiday Season
The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services at Regional One Health offers support for survivors of brain injury and their caregivers. Whether you are a caregiver for someone in your family or you are just one of the many people who do too much during the holiday season, TBI Services offer these helpful tips to reduce stress for you and your loved one. Try to include your loved one in some holiday preparation. Give him [...]
BlueCross BlueShield Supporting Rx for Change
The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation has donated $66,000 to assist in expanding Memphis’ first hospital-based violence intervention program at Regional One Health. This new funding from BlueCross BlueShield will support Rx for Change by assisting with program expansion. Program staff will be able to assist and connect more clients with community partners. The program, Rx for Change, was launched in August 2013 and strives to reduce retaliation, assist clients with achieving personal goals, [...]
Donation to Firefighters Burn Center
Memphis Fire Fighters Association (MFFA) Foundation recently presented Regional One Health with a check for $25,000. The MFFA Foundation holds a golf tournament annually and donates 100 percent of the proceeds to the Firefighters Burn Center at Regional Medical Center. Thanks to support from presenting sponsor Nationwide Insurance, this year’s tournament brought in a record setting amount. MFFA Foundation Chairman Tommy Malone said, “We’re proud to have such a great facility here in Memphis [...]
Bonnie Miller Receives Nurse of Distinction Award
Bonnie Miller, perinatal safety nurse coordinator, received the Clinical Nurse Distinction Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association at their annual meeting on November 7, 2014. Miller was recognized for her consistency and compassion while serving patients at Regional Medical Center, a part of Regional One Health. She joined the system in 2007 as a staff nurse in labor and delivery. Miller has served on numerous committees advocating for women’s health and patient safety. She [...]
Starting Small Can Lead to Big Changes in Health and Wellness
Starting small can lead to big change. This message was shared by Dr. Reginald Coopwood, President and CEO at Regional One Health, in a guest column in the Commercial Appeal on October 30, 2014. Dr. Coopwood shared that a recent survey shows that the majority of Tennesseans know that diet and exercise positively affect our health, but even though we are armed with this knowledge, we do not engage in regular physical activity or consume [...]
Regional One Health Reacts to Patient Safety Grades
Regional One Health is committed to providing a safe patient experience. The Leapfrog Group recently shared updated data on its online Hospital Safety Scorecard. Leapfrog assigns a letter grade (A to F) to hospitals calculated from a group of process- or structure-related and outcome-based measures. Betty Nelson, RN, Ph.D., Vice President of Quality at Regional One Health, explained the system’s reaction to the recent scores. “We are disappointed that we did not score as [...]