“The sky’s the limit!” With sickle cell care from Regional One Health’s Dr. Ugochi Ogu, Vincent is thriving at work and exploring the world
Regional One Health's Diggs Kraus Sickle Cell Clinic is one of the oldest facilities in the country dedicated to the care of sickle cell disease. Medical Director Dr. Ugochi Ogu and her team take a multidisciplinary approach to helping patients prevent pain crisis events and lead longer, healthier lives. For patients like Vincent, it is a game-changer that has allowed him to focus on his career and passion for international travel. When Vincent first connected [...]
Knowledge is power! Genetic testing can play a key role in breast cancer awareness
Genetic testing is helping improve risk management, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer. At Regional One Health Cancer Care, patients can access genetic testing for breast cancer and many other cancer types. It allows physicians to offer more targeted care and discuss risk-management options like lifestyle changed, medications, and preventive surgeries. Breast cancer survival rates are improving thanks to improvements in awareness, screening, and treatment. Genetic testing can play a powerful role in all three of those factors. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, [...]
“Life is a blessing:” Jack Butler is back to work and enjoying his family thanks to sickle cell care from Dr. Ugochi Ogu
For years, sickle cell disease made life a struggle for Jack Butler, forcing him to retire early and keeping him from fully enjoying his young family. Regional One Health's Ugochi Ogu, MD and the Diggs Kraus Sickle Cell Clinic helped change all that. By providing Jack with expert care, Dr. Ogu helped him significantly reduce pain crisis events and get back to his work and family. Whether he’s creating new recipes for his catering company, [...]
The future of medicine: Regional One Health’s BIG Initiative hits major milestone in creating a robust research database
The Biorepository and Integrative Genomics (BIG) Initiative recently marked a major milestone: the collection of its 10,000th unique DNA sample for use by researchers. BIG, which is a partnership between Regional One Health and UT Health Science Center, is creating a database that can help researchers study how genes influence the diseases we get and how we will respond to treatment. Patient participation is completely voluntary, and BIG leaders are grateful for the positive response [...]
“The feedback was tremendous:” Center for Innovation helps OK2StandUP evaluate and refine fall-prevention technology
The Access Incubator at Regional One Health's Center for Innovation helps healthcare startups assess their innovations in a real-world environment at the hospital. For Dr. Eunice Yang and OK2StandUP, which developed AI-driven fall prevention technology, it was a valuable opportunity to learn and improve. OK2StandUP is using what it learned to refine its technology in hopes of making it easy for providers to use and helping hospital systems protect patients from falls. After OK2StandUP [...]
New hope for rare cancers: Regional One Health improves access to advanced care for appendix cancer and peritoneal surface malignancies
It can be difficult for patients to access care for rare cancer diagnoses, but Regional One Health Cancer Care is changing that for Mid-South patients. Surgical oncologist Ian Solsky, MD, MPH specializes in the treatment of rare cancers including appendix cancer and peritoneal surface malignancies. Thanks to Dr. Solsky's expertise and Regional One Health Cancer Care's advanced resources, the hospital can offer complex, advanced treatment options that can give patients new hope. Appendix cancer and [...]
“Having this procedure was a relief:” By making advanced surgery available for women with a genetic breast cancer risk, Regional One Health gave Amber peace of mind
Amber Zuber had to make difficult decisions after genetic testing revealed she was positive for the BRCA2 "breast cancer gene," putting her at a much higher risk of developing breast cancer. Fortunately, those decisions were made easier by the availability of advanced preventive surgery at Regional One Health. Amber was able to have a prophylactic mastectomy and breast reconstruction in a single surgery, which allowed her to reclaim her peace of mind without multiple procedures. [...]
Healthy Aging Starts with Movement: Why Physical Therapy Matters
Rehabilitation therapy isn't just for recovery from an injury or illness - it can help you prevent problems and stay healthy, especially as you age. Regional One Health's rehabilitation therapy team helps patients with age-related concerns like joint pain and stiffness, lack of mobility, and increasing fall risk. Physical therapy can not only improve quality of life, it can help you stay independent and avoid serious health concerns. Aging is a natural part of [...]
Faith, fitness, and a doctor who felt like family helped Crystal get through a shocking breast cancer diagnosis
Crystal Hill was doing everything right to reduce her risk of cancer - so a breast cancer diagnosis in her 30s was a shock. She found the expert care and positive support she needed with breast surgical oncologist Dr. Ashley Hendrix at Regional One Health Cancer Care. By focusing on her faith and maintaining her fitness and active lifestyle, Crystal was able to turn her cancer journey into an empowering and inspiring experience. In [...]
Supporting miracles: Regional One Health Foundation’s Jared Bulluck earns national honor for development professionals
Regional One Health Foundation Director of Philanthropy Jared Bulluck recently was recognized with the "40 under 40" award from the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy. This prestigious national award recognizes Bulluck's work to secure grants and donations for the lifesaving work at Regional One Health. Bulluck says he is humbled by the honor and by the chance to support the miracle workers who care for patients at Regional One Health, and he looks forward to continue [...]