When Terry Redeker was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma lung cancer, he needed immediate, aggressive treatment. Terry was grateful to learn that the care he needed was available right in Memphis thanks to Dr. Bilawal Ahmed and Regional One Health Cancer Care. Now, Terry is getting back to the things he enjoys, while continuing to [...]
For Cheryl Peacock, Essential Tremor was something she lived with and adapted to with a brave face - but deep down, she was worried that the day would come when she would lose her independence. None of Cheryl's doctors offered her much hope until she found out about Focused Ultrasound, a new procedure offered [...]
When DeMara Gray learned she had breast cancer, she was understandably scared. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a breast surgical oncologist at Regional One Health Cancer Care, treated her with compassion and expertise, and even connected her with genetic testing. Now, DeMara is back to the life she loves, and she is grateful to Dr. Hendrix [...]
This summer, make sure you're protecting yourself from head to toe against the sun's harmful rays. It is important to use clothing and sunscreen to cover high-risk areas like the legs, arms, and back, and don't forget less obvious spots like the scalp, ears, hands, and feet. Make sure you and your dermatologist check [...]
Volunteering at Regional One Health is a great way to support our patients and staff and make a positive difference in the community. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist patients in our waiting room and outpatient waiting room. Regional One Health offers a variety of unique and rewarding volunteer opportunities for community members [...]
Regional One Health, through its partner Covalus|Allworld, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural design services for its campus modernization project. The RFP has been developed to identify and engage the most qualified design partners to deliver efficient, cost-effective and innovative solutions to achieving Regional One Health’s vision to construct a multi-phase academic [...]
When Ebony Douglas could no longer work or stay in her home due to a severe case of COVID-19, she was devastated to lose her independence. Our ONE Health complex care team stepped in to help, connecting Ebony with the health care and support she needed to get back on track. Today, she has reconnected [...]
Regional One Health President & CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD, says all patients in Memphis and the Mid-South deserve world-class medical care. He is committed to modernizing the health care system's facilities to ensure patients have access to the services they need. The best way to do so is to move forward with the health care [...]
Hernias are a common health concern for men, and factors like aging, family history, and obesity can increase your risk. If you think you have a hernia, consult with a general surgeon about your options. Some patients can manage their condition through lifestyle changes, while others can have a minimally invasive procedure that gets [...]
Regional One Health's Community Health Workers Program helps patients access medical care and resources for social needs like housing, food, and transportation. CHWs are required to have lived experience, which means they have personally overcome the type of challenges their patients are facing. The program earned accreditation from the Tennessee Community Health Worker Association, a [...]