Monthly Archives: October 2017

Regional One Health NICU: Home of Superheroes

Halloween is a fun time for children to dress as their favorite characters and trick-or-treat for yummy goodies. The babies at the Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center are having their own Halloween celebration, although they don’t need capes to prove their superhero powers. These babies have all the powers already. But the Neonatal Intensive [...]

2018-10-10T08:19:01-06:00October 31st, 2017|

L&D nurse leans on family in breast cancer battle

Pam White (fifth from right, standing) and her family as she rings the bell to kick off the annual Ride to Rosemary, a team cycling event to promote cancer awareness, encourage a healthy lifestyle and raise funds for the WINGS Supportive Care Division at West Cancer Clinic. Pam White started as a [...]

2018-10-10T08:19:03-06:00October 24th, 2017|

Regional One Health names new VP of Operations, COO

Regional One Health recently filled two positions and expanded the roles of other members on the senior leadership team. Nikia Bell, vice president of operations at Regional One Health. Nikia Bell has joined Regional One Health as vice president of operations. In this role, Bell leads multiple operational and clinical areas throughout [...]

2018-10-10T08:19:03-06:00October 19th, 2017|

Ruch cherishes role on Regional One Health nursing band

Faith Ruch loves nursing. She enjoys working with her hands, specifically with patients. She treasures the opportunity to witness the miracle of life as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Regional One Health. But nursing is only part of her life. Ruch has a side hustle as a professional musician. Her latest album, “Lessons [...]

2018-10-10T08:19:04-06:00October 17th, 2017|

Memphis Fire Fighters Foundation Donates $25K to Fire Fighters Burn Center

Memphis Fire Fighters Foundation presented a check of $25,000 to Regional One Health's Fire Fighters Burn Center. Our burn center treats more than 500 patients annually and is the only full-service burn center within a 150-mile radius of Memphis. The Memphis Fire Fighters Foundation has presented a check for $25,000 to Regional [...]

2018-10-10T08:19:04-06:00October 16th, 2017|

Tennessee Hospital Association honors Towns

Tish Towns, FACHE, chief administrative officer at Regional One Health, accepting the 2017 Meritorious Service Award for a Senior Executive at the THA 79th Annual Meeting. Tish Towns, FACHE, chief administrative officer at Regional One Health, has received a 2017 Award of Excellence from the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA). Towns received the [...]

2018-10-10T08:19:04-06:00October 13th, 2017|

Dr. Hickerson: More choices, better technology for breast reconstruction surgery

William L. Hickerson, MD Women who want to consider breast reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy or lumpectomy have more choices than ever with advances in technology that lead to better early detection as well as improved surgery options. Dr. William L. Hickerson, medical director of Regional One Health’s Firefighters Burn Center, wrote [...]

2018-10-10T08:19:05-06:00October 12th, 2017|

UTROP welcomes infectious disease provider

Christian Fuchs, MD UT Regional One Physicians has welcomed Dr. Christian Jan Fuchs, MD, to the Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease practices at Regional One Health. Dr. Fuchs practices in Regional One Health’s Adult Special Care Center in the Outpatient Center at 880 Madison Ave. He’s also an assistant professor in the Department [...]

2018-10-10T08:19:05-06:00October 10th, 2017|

George, nurses play critical role in care

Medical-Surgical nursing is the single largest specialty in the United States, where nurses practice on hospital units and care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a variety of medical issues or who are recovering from surgery. And at Regional One Health, Mini George has been a dedicated Medical-Surgical nurse on the floor [...]

2018-10-10T08:19:05-06:00October 5th, 2017|

Flu season means vaccination time

Flu vaccination helps prevent someone from getting the flu, it is important to not spread germs by washing your hands, covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze and avoid those who are sick. Flu season is quickly approaching, and the best way to keep it at bay is with a flu [...]

2018-10-10T08:19:05-06:00October 3rd, 2017|