Monthly Archives: August 2021

Through successes and setbacks, ONE Health has given Shirley Ann Rudd the chance to do what she does best – bring joy to others

Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program helps patients improve their lives by supporting their medical needs as well as social needs like housing, transportation and vocational training. For Shirley Ann Rudd, the program was a blessing when health problems kept her from working as a home health aide. Now that Shirley's health [...]

2021-08-17T11:52:56-06:00August 17th, 2021|

Regional One Health’s Dr. Ugochi Ogu is helping advance sickle cell disease understanding and care with discovery of a novel variant

Dr. Ugochi Ogu, medical director of Regional One Health's Diggs Kraus Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, recently led the discovery of a novel sickle cell variant. The discovery contributes to the overall body of knowledge about sickle cell disease, in turn helping physicians improve how they care for patients. At the Diggs Kraus Center, Dr. [...]

2021-09-02T09:08:50-06:00August 13th, 2021|

Regional One Health Announces Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Employees

Memphis, Tenn. – Regional One Health today announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees.  This mandate aims to protect patients, staff and the community from the transmission of COVID-19, particularly the surging Delta variant. “As health care providers, we have a duty to play a part in addressing this public health crisis. [...]

2021-08-09T10:04:25-06:00August 9th, 2021|

During Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Regional One Health is highlighting ways to support nursing moms

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and it's a great time to show support for new and expectant moms. Regional One Health offers a wealth of resources aimed at educating and helping women overcome challenges associated with breastfeeding so they can successfully nurse their babies. Breastfeeding offers a number of benefits, including infection prevention [...]

2021-07-21T10:43:55-06:00August 2nd, 2021|