ABC24 talked with Regional One Health President & CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD about the ONE Campus renovation project to expand and upgrade the hospital's aging facilities. ONE Campus would be one of Shelby County's largest capital projects and would create a state-of-the-art academic medical campus in downtown Memphis. This report originally aired on ABC24. Regional [...]
The Daily Memphian describes how the ONE Campus initiative could make Regional One Health the region's first academic medical center in partnership with University of Tennessee Health Science Center. ONE Campus aims to replace Regional One Health's outdated buildings with a state-of-the-art hospital in the heart of the Memphis Medical District. It would position the [...]
A new partnership will bring high school students from Memphis-Shelby County Schools to Regional One Health to learn about health care careers. The students will benefit from hands-on experience, mentoring opportunities, workshops and more, while Regional One Health will have a chance to develop and recruit new talent. The partnership is kicking off with students [...]
Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center offers training on "Stop the Bleed," a program registered by the American College of Surgeons to train bystanders to render aid to victims of severe bleeding. Our team recently stopped by Rhodes College to train staff, and the program is available for organizations throughout our community. Education and [...]
Regional One Health's TeenTeer program gives area high school students a chance to give back and learn about careers in health care. East summer, we welcome a group of students to spend time volunteering, learning hands-on skills, shadowing health care professionals, and visiting various parts of the hospital. Students say TeenTeer is a great [...]
A nutritious diet can help you maintain a healthy weight and have more energy...and it can also be an important tool in managing and even preventing serious health conditions. Regional One Health's Medical Nutritional Therapy program helps patients address conditions like diabetes, hypertension, GI disorders and more. Jacqueline Daughtry, RDN, LDN, Manager of Clinical [...]
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, our Elvis Presley Trauma Center celebrates 40 years of providing lifesaving care to patients from all over the Mid-South. As the only Level-One Trauma Center in a 150 mile radius of Memphis, our facility plays a critical role in protecting the health and welfare of our community. While we look [...]
Mid-South schools are opening up in August, and that means heavier traffic on the roadways, especially around schools. Everyone plays a role in keeping kids safe, whether you're taking your own children to school or heading to work. Do your part by following school zone rules carefully, watching for pedestrians and buses, and leaving plenty [...]
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. [...]
Regional One Health offers one of the most robust lactation support programs in the region, with lactation specialists available on days, evenings and weekends to help new moms learn about breastfeeding. During National Breastfeeding Month, our team is reaching out to let families know that breastmilk provides the perfect nutrition for babies, and that we're [...]