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 [...]
Experts say the best way to detect breast cancer early is through regular screening mammograms and being aware of changes in your breasts. If you notice new lumps, pain, discharge, or skin changes, contact your health care provider to see if you need additional screening or treatment. Always follow your provider's recommendations for screening [...]
Regional One Health's Maternal One Model (MOM) Program helps eligible patients get the medical care and support services they need to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. For Aaliyah Jones, it was a chance to gain self confidence and enjoy motherhood. Aaliyah said her MOM team was there for her with baby supplies, education, and [...]
Hormonal changes that occur during menopause can put women at higher risk for sleep disorders including insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. If you're experiencing sleep problems, your health care team can help through lifestyle changes, medication, and other options. Getting enough rest is important - it allows your body to heal and [...]
Regional One Health's Women's Services team can help women protect and improve their health at all stages of life. Our team provides services in OB/GYN, midwifery, gynecologic surgery, gynecologic oncology, high-risk pregnancy, menopause care, and more. Our goal is the build lasting relationships with patients so we can meet their evolving health care needs [...]
Regional One Health and Shelby County leaders have announced the project team that will design and build a new Regional One Health facility. The new facility promises to transform community health, drive economic vitality, and foster learning and innovation. At a press conference Monday, September 29, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Regional One Health [...]
Proper medical care can help patients recover after a stroke - or even prevent one in the first place! Regional One Health offers treatment from physical medicine & rehabilitation physicians like Dr. Danielle Hassel who specialize in helping patients improve function and quality of life after a serious illness or injury. Dr. Hassel and her [...]
Regional One Health's Certified Nurse Midwives see women of all ages for personalized well-woman care, prenatal and childbirth care, and so much more. Certified Nurse Midwife Amanda Williams wants patients to know they have options for empowering care that addresses their needs and goals. She recently took time to answer common questions, from how often [...]
Regional One Health is the only hospital in Shelby County offering a groundbreaking clinical trial for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. The medication can help prevent recurrence by tricking cancer cells into attacking and killing themselves. The trial allows Regional One Health Cancer Care to play a role in discovering new standards of [...]
Surgical smoke is released when tissue is cut and cauterized during surgery, and it can cause respiratory issues for health care professionals who spend their days in the operating room. Regional One Health is implementing smoke evacuation technology in hopes of becoming the first "Surgical Smoke-Free OR" in Tennessee. The goal is the keep [...]