Monthly Archives: May 2014

Employee Giving Campaign

Regional One Health Celebrates All for One Attitude Regional One Health employees are always eager to give back. This giving spirit was celebrated on May 30th where employees were honored for their contributions to the annual Employee Giving Campaign. Thanks to the generous support of the Regional One Health family, the Regional One Health [...]

2018-10-10T08:25:23-06:00May 30th, 2014|

Regional One Health Announces New Vice Presidents

Regional One Health announces two new members who have joined the health system’s leadership team in the positions of Vice President of Quality and Vice President of Information Technology. Betty Nelson, PhD, RN, has joined Regional One Health as Vice President of Quality. She comes to Regional One Health from Philadelphia, where she has [...]

2018-10-10T08:25:23-06:00May 22nd, 2014|

Coopwood Represents American Hospital Association in Washington

On May 21,2014, Reginald Coopwood, M.D., President and CEO of Regional One Health, testified before the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee of the U. S. House of Representatives on “Keeping the Promise: Site-of-Service Medicare Payment Reforms.”  Dr. Coopwood testified on behalf of the American Hospital Association (AHA) encouraging Congress to reject [...]

2018-10-10T08:25:23-06:00May 21st, 2014|

Nurse Manager Profiled in Memphis Medical News

Kelley Smith, Nurse Manager in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Regional Medical Center, was profiled in the May 2014 issue of Memphis Medical News. The publication typically profiles a physician each month but is spotlighting a nurse this month in honor of Nurse's Week. Click here to read the full article in Memphis Medical [...]

2018-10-10T08:25:23-06:00May 14th, 2014|

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 [...]

2018-10-10T08:25:23-06:00May 13th, 2014|

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 [...]

2018-10-10T08:25:24-06:00May 13th, 2014|

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 [...]

2018-10-10T08:25:24-06:00May 13th, 2014|

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 [...]

2018-10-10T08:25:24-06:00May 6th, 2014|

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 [...]

2018-10-10T08:25:24-06:00May 1st, 2014|