Menopause usually occurs between age 51 and 52, but some women stop having menstrual cycles before age 40. This is known as premature menopause. Women who experience possible signs of premature menopause, like irregular periods and hot flashes, should visit their health care provider. A provider trained in menopause care can help you manage [...]
Essential Tremor can cause severe hand tremors that make it difficult or impossible to write, eat, and do daily self-care activities. If you're experiencing hand tremors from Essential Tremor, help is available! Regional One Health is celebrating the 5-year anniversary of its focused ultrasound program, which treats tremors with no incision and no hospital [...]
Regional One Health's mission is to improve access to health care, and that means reaching patients where they are. Valeo Digital, a local firm, has been our digital marketing partner for 10 years, helping connect patients with care through our website and other digital resources. Valeo continues to adapt to ever-changing technology, helping Regional One [...]
While no two women will experience menopause exactly the same way, there are some basic facts everyone should know about this stage of life. Diane Pace, a certified menopause practitioner at Regional One Health, helps by outlining what you need to know and how you can take charge of your health. Her best advice is [...]
Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center recently became the newest American College of Surgeons-verified level one trauma center in the United States. It is the only adult trauma center in Memphis with this prestigious designation, which means it meets stringent guidelines for patient care. As the Mid-South's designated level one trauma center, Regional [...]
Most people feel stress at one time or another, especially during the busy holiday season. How do you know if what you're feeling is normal, healthy stress or damaging chronic stress? Your primary care provider can help by understanding how stress is impacting your life and helping you address the root causes and symptoms of [...]
Getting regular physical exercise is one of the best things you can do to manage your risk of breast cancer. Experts recommend 150-300 minutes of moderate physical activity every week, which is about 30-60 minutes of exercise five days a week. Try to find an activity you enjoy, and aim for a mix of cardiovascular, [...]
After suffering several fractures in a fall, Cathy Moore needed the expert trauma and rehabilitation care available at Regional One Health. As a Regional One Health employee, she knew her colleagues treated patients with skill and compassion - and that's exactly what she received as a patient. Now, Cathy is back to work and doing [...]
Donna and Randy Hensley were living a full, active life when Randy suffered a severe spinal cord injury. After researching their options for rehabilitation therapy, they selected the Regional One Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital. They say the care they received not only helped Randy make incredible progress, it filled them with hope, confidence, and inspiration [...]
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in men - but it is a very preventable, treatable disease. Dr. Bilawal Ahmed, a medical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, encourages men to be aware of symptoms and risk factors and to take advantage of screening. He said prostate cancer is often curable when [...]