kelly, Author at Regional One Health

Novel Bioengineered Collagen with Manuka Honey and Hydroxyapatite Sheet for the Treatment of Lower Extremity Chronic Wounds in an Urban Hospital Wound Care Setting

This article appeared in the publication Wounds in January 2023. Isaac Rodriguez, Alejandra Alvarez, Cara Massey, LaDawn Miller, Rene Rannou, Martin Croce, Tony Alleman Abstract Introduction. A novel BCMH sheet has been shown to achieve improved wound closure rates in chronic and acute wounds when compared with SOC. Objective. This retrospective evaluation assessed chronic wound closure rates [...]

2024-05-30T07:54:43-05:00May 30th, 2024|

Memphis Business Journal Table of Experts: Regional One Health Chief Innovation Officer joins a conversation on innovations in health care

Alejandra Alvarez, Chief Innovation Officer at Regional One Health, spoke to the Memphis Business Journal about innovation in health care. Alvarez discussed how Regional One Health's Center for Innovation created a platform to cultivate and inspire innovation, and how that can benefit patients everywhere. This article originally appeared in the Memphis Business Journal in [...]

2024-08-01T09:16:37-05:00May 30th, 2024|

Dr. Tony Alleman, a leader in hyperbaric medicine, joins NASA group to study risk of decompression sickness among astronauts

Dr. Tony Alleman, Regional One Health medical director for wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, has been invited to join a NASA work group studying issues related to decompression sickness in athletes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the only known cure for decompression sickness, and Dr. Alleman is one of the nation's leading experts in the [...]

2024-05-29T09:28:53-05:00May 29th, 2024|

Ask the Experts: The more you know about skin cancer, the more you can do to protect your health

If skin cancer is caught early, it can often be treated and cured through a simple surgery. Be vigilant about checking your skin for moles that appear to change. If a mole grows in size, changes in color, starts itching or bleeding, etc., it's a good idea to get it checked by a dermatologist. [...]

2024-04-25T11:42:25-05:00May 24th, 2024|

Fellowship-trained urologic oncologists add to Regional One Health’s cancer treatment expertise with compassionate, individualized care

Regional One Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Ava Saidian and Dr. Nikhil Gopal, both fellowship-trained urologic oncologists, to our team of expert providers. Dr. Saidian and Dr. Gopal treat prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular, penile and adrenal cancers. As specialists, they provide patients with the most advanced level of care, which can lead to better [...]

2024-05-14T13:12:53-05:00May 23rd, 2024|

Ask the Experts: If you struggle with hand tremors, Focused Ultrasound can help without surgery

If you're living with hand tremors from Essential Tremor, it can impact your ability to do your favorite activities and even to live independently. Fortunately, there is non-surgical help available: Focused Ultrasound, a state-of-the-art procedure at Regional One Health, is proven to treat tremors with no incision or hospital stay. Neurosurgeon Dr. Jason Gerrard said [...]

2024-05-14T14:56:08-05:00May 22nd, 2024|

Regional One Health provides essential training for critical care partners during inaugural Trauma & Burn Conference

Regional One Health recently hosted the inaugural Trauma & Burn Conference to provide hands-on training and expert education for critical care professionals from all over the Mid-South. As the region's level-one trauma center and full-service burn center, outreach and education are a crucial part of our lifesaving mission. The conference and future events help [...]

2024-05-14T10:04:25-05:00May 16th, 2024|

New Healthy Start program aims to improve the health of women and their families by improving access to health care and other resources

Regional One Health will debut a Healthy Start program for women and infants this summer thanks to a $5 million federal grant. The program aims to provide expert medical care and community resources to help women, their babies, and their whole families improve their health and quality of life. Patients will be enrolled through [...]

2024-05-15T13:45:50-05:00May 15th, 2024|

During Women’s Health Month, OB/GYN Dr. Florene Odulana provides exceptional care and education to help women improve their health

During Women's Health Awareness Month, our providers are reaching out to educate patients about a variety of conditions. OB/GYN Florene Odulana, MD, MS, FACOG, is helping patients understand the symptoms of abnormal uterine bleeding and how doctors can help through surveillance, medication and surgery. Dr. Odulana provides comprehensive OB/GYN care including well-woman checkups, prenatal [...]

2024-05-09T06:33:34-05:00May 9th, 2024|

During National Trauma Awareness Month, learn to save a life with free classes offered by Regional One Health

May is National Trauma Awareness Month, making it a great time to learn how you can help keep our community safe. Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center offers a variety of free classes focused on health and safety issues that impact Memphis and the Mid-South. Classes are held year-round for schools, civic groups, churches, [...]

2024-04-30T09:52:41-05:00May 7th, 2024|

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