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During Fall Prevention Week, take time to review your health and surroundings so you can reduce your risk of injury

Last year, the Elvis Presley Trauma Center treated nearly 1,500 patients for serious injuries like broken bones and traumatic brain injury that occurred due to a fall. During Fall Prevention Week, our trauma experts are reaching out with tips to help you guard against falls. By monitoring your health and surroundings, you can reduce fall [...]

2024-09-24T06:41:29-06:00September 24th, 2024|

Ask the Experts: Back to school season is here, and it’s up to all of us to protect kids as they head back to class

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 [...]

2024-07-31T13:45:06-06:00August 4th, 2024|

“It’s like night and day:” Hyperbaric therapy allowed Hector to embrace life rather than brace himself for pain and discomfort

After radiation treatment for prostate cancer, Hector Torres experienced painful bleeding in the bladder due to tissue damage. It kept him from enjoying travel, favorite hobbies and day-to-day activities - until he receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Regional One Health. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps patients grow new blood vessels, which promotes healing for radiation damage, [...]

2024-05-28T07:28:24-06:00June 4th, 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 [...]

2024-05-29T09:28:53-06:00May 29th, 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 [...]

2024-05-14T10:04:25-06:00May 16th, 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, [...]

2024-04-30T09:52:41-06:00May 7th, 2024|

Ask the Experts: Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injury and death, but everyone can do their part to stay safe

In 2023, our Elvis Presley Trauma Center treated over 2,000 patients for injuries from automobile accidents. It's the most common type of injury our team treated, but the good news is many of these injuries can be prevented. By using your seatbelt, avoiding distractions, following the rules of the road and more, you can keep [...]

2024-03-19T07:09:09-06:00March 19th, 2024|
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