Celebrating National Hospital Week
Regional One Health is celebrating National Hospital Week May 11 - 17. A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal. It is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community. That’s the message Regional One Health is touting with the 2014 National Hospital [...]
Foundation Launches ONEpulse
Regional One Health Foundation has launched a new semi-annual publication for donors and friends of Regional One Health. The inaugural issue includes stories on the newly expanded Firefighters Burn Center at Regional Medical Center; the legacy of Dr. Sheldon B. Korones and his work with the NICU babies; honored best practices and more. To read the full inaugural issue of ONEpulse, click here.
Governor Haslam Appoints Gardner-Slater to TBI Council
Wanda Gardner-Slater, Director of Spiritual Care at Regional One Health, was appointed by Governor Bill Haslam to the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Advisory Council. The Traumatic Brain Injury Program was established in May 1993 by the Tennessee General Assembly in order that the special needs of survivors of brain injuries and their families could be addressed. The legislation authorized the Department of Health to establish the program and to designate a TBI Coordinator to oversee its implementation. [...]
Regional One Health Named Top Workplace
Regional One Health was named one of the “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2014 by Becker’s Healthcare. This annual listing recognizes healthcare organizations across the country including healthcare providers such as hospitals, health systems, medical groups and ambulatory surgery centers, as well as other types of healthcare-specific companies such as health consulting firms and medical societies. According to Becker’s, organizations on this year’s list provide excellent work environments and outstanding benefits to [...]
Don’t Let Fiestas Lead to Fatalities This Cinco de Mayo
Every year on May 5th, people nationwide get together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. From in-home fiestas to Mexican restaurants overflowing with well-intentioned party-goers looking for some good food and good times, Cinco de Mayo has quickly become a nationwide celebration of food, friends and alcohol. To help keep our roadways safe, Regional One Health is joining with others across the state and nation to remind people that not only is it illegal to [...]
Foundation Gala Creates Great Fun and Funds
Regional One Health Sets Sights on Nationally Competitive Healthcare System in Memphis...Philanthropic Funds Raised During MED Night and Year-Round Help Achieve Vision More than 900 guests attended MED Night: A Soul Celebration on Saturday, April 5, at Cook Convention Center. MED Night: A Soul Celebration is hosted by Regional One Health Foundation and is the largest fundraiser of the year to draw philanthropic support for the state-of-the-art medical equipment and specialized training that save lives [...]
Spiritual Health and Wellness Conference
Regional One Health is hosting a Spiritual Health and Wellness Conference on April 11, 2014. The conference will explore the spiritual health and wellness of clergy. Come, share and hear what leading thinkers in the field are saying. Speakers include: Rev. Dr. Kenneth Robinson, Rev. Dr. Micah McCreary, Dr. Carlus Gupton, Rev. Dr. Walter Green, Pastor Fred Batten, Bishop William Young, Chaplain-Rev. Chris Bounds, Rev. Dr. Clennon Saulsberry, Pastor Wanda Slater, Dr. Michele Gourley [...]
Regional One Health Foundation Funds Specialized Training for First Responders in Arkansas and the Mid-South
We often speak about lives saved and medical advances made inside the halls of Regional Medical Center, but the philanthropic impact of Regional One Health Foundation expands beyond the hospital walls. Backed by a recent grant from the Helena Health Foundation, Regional One Health will provide specialized training that is designed to improve outcomes of critically injured patients and equip small ERs so that they may adequately prioritize treatment of trauma and burn patients. [...]
Regional Medical Center Recognized for Leadership in Improving Infant Health
Pictured left to right: Rebecca Lorentino, RN; Tammie Hicks, RN; Trina Ellis, Nurse Manager; Candace Rhea, PCC; Christina Gardner, RN; Karen Hamilton, PCC; Lisa Hayden, RN Educator; Latoya Morris, RN; and Mike McConnell, CRNA. Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the Tennessee Hospital Association’s (THA) Tennessee Center for Patient Safety for its leadership in reducing the number of babies born electively between 37 to 39 weeks. There is a greater risk [...]
Dr. Reginald Coopwood Named CEO of the Year
Dr. Reginald Coopwood, President and CEO of Regional One Health, was named CEO of the Year for companies with more than 1,000 employees by MBQ: Inside Memphis Business magazine. The annual MBQ CEO of the Year Awards recognize leaders who have contributed significantly to their organizations and the community as a whole. The nominees were selected by a panel of peers and were honored in the categories of 1-50 employees; 50-200 employees; 200-1,000 employees; [...]