Regional One Health starting Menopause Support Group to educate and empower women to improve their health as they age
Regional One Health is hosting a Menopause Support Group to help women access information and support about a variety of menopause topics. Women are invited to attend the first session on May 1 at noon in the Jefferson Conference Room at our downtown Memphis Main Campus. Certified Menopause Practitioner Dr. Pallavi Khanna and a variety of health care experts will lead the sessions to provide evidence-based information that women can use to improve their [...]
Ask the Experts: Eat right all day long with our experts’ tips for healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner options
Regional One Health's clinical nutrition team provides education and counseling that help patients improve their health and manage chronic conditions. They focus on helping patients make easy, sustainable changes to their diet. They're offering advice you can use to make each meal of the day healthier. Consistency is important when it comes to a healthy diet. While that doesn’t mean you can’t splurge every now and then, it does mean you should try to [...]
Colonoscopy 101: Here’s what to expect from this lifesaving screening exam
Colonoscopies are the best tool to prevent colon cancer or catch it in early stages when it is more easily treatable. Regional One Health gastroenterologist Leonard Baidoo, MD is letting patients know what to expect from this common screening exam, which average-risk people should have starting at age 45. Dr. Baidoo says the test is not painful, and patients typically resume normal activities shortly after heading home following their exam. The American Cancer Association [...]
Ask the Experts: Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injury and death, but everyone can do their part to stay safe
In 2023, our Elvis Presley Trauma Center treated over 2,000 patients for injuries from automobile accidents. It's the most common type of injury our team treated, but the good news is many of these injuries can be prevented. By using your seatbelt, avoiding distractions, following the rules of the road and more, you can keep yourself, your loved ones and our community safe! Driving is something many of us do every single day – so [...]
Ask the Experts: What do I need to keep on hand to easily prepare healthy meals at home?
Cooking at home is a great way to make sure you're eating healthy, and Regional One Health's clinical nutrition team has some advice for how to make it happen. Stocking up on ingredients, cooking tools and recipes helps you stay prepared and reduces the temptation to eat out or make unhealthy choices. Preparing food at home helps you save money and gain control over what you eat – both in terms of getting creative [...]
Cancer wasn’t part of Rick Dorn’s plan for an active retirement – and thanks to expert care from Dr. Neil Hayes, he hasn’t missed a beat
When Rick Dorn learned skin cancer cells had spread to his lungs, he needed care from an oncologist who specializes in his diagnosis. He turned to medical oncologist Dr. Neil Hayes at Regional One Health Cancer Care, one of the nation's leading experts in these diagnoses. Thanks to the advanced treatment options Dr. Hayes can offer, Rick is back to enjoying a busy retirement filled with volunteering at his church and building furniture. Even after [...]
Ask the Experts: Your risk for heart disease can increase during menopause – here’s what you need to know.
During menopause, women can experience an increased risk for serious illnesses, including heart disease. As a Certified Menopause Practitioner, Dr. Pallavi Khanna has additional expertise and experience in helping women manage that risk and avoid serious illness. Through lifestyle changes and medication, she can help patients lead an active and healthy life as they age. When women start menopause, they expect symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. They should also be aware their [...]
“He started to see hope:” for Marcus Crews, ONE Health inspired a dedication to taking charge of his health and quality of life
After losing several loved ones and struggling to control his hypertension and diabetes, Marcus Crews was losing his sense of hope. At Regional One Health, he found the ONE Health complex care program, which helps patients address medical issues and social determinants of health. With the support of case manager Karen Tate, Marcus has regained his zest for life and taken control of his health care. There are a lot of things in life that [...]
Ask the Experts: Our clinical nutrition team shares the secrets of making healthy choices when eating on the go
It's possible to eat healthy even if you're busy and grabbing food on the go. Regional One Health's clinical nutrition team has some advice for making healthy choices at restaurants. Aim for items that are grilled or baked, eat reasonable portions, and fill up on healthy choices like salads or veggies. Remember - a little planning ahead can help you stay on track, even if you aren't cooking most of your meals at home. [...]
As one of the nation’s first focused ultrasound programs, Regional One Health uses its expertise to train other providers to treat essential tremor
Regional One Health is the first hospital in Tennessee to offer focused ultrasound, a non-surgical procedure that offers effective relief for hand tremors from Essential Tremor. Recently, focused ultrasound program director Dr. Jason Gerrard used his experience and expertise to help prepare a fellow neurosurgeon to provide this state-of-the-art-procedure. Dr. Gerrard said it's rewarding to be able to not only help patients in the Mid-South, but to help expand the availability of focused ultrasound nationwide. [...]