Natural aging processes and cumulative wear-and-tear can put you at risk of arthritis as you get older. Our rheumatologists can help through support for lifestyle changes, medication, rehabilitation therapy and more. Our team's goal is to improve your quality of life by helping you manage your symptoms, improve function, and slow disease progression. As you [...]
Studies show breastfeeding has a link to reducing a woman's lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a Breast Surgical Oncologist at Regional One Health Cancer Care, said breastfeeding can cause the body to be exposed to less estrogen, which lowers cancer risk. It can also prompt women to develop other protective behaviors, [...]
During menopause, weight gain can be a big concern for many women - but experts say the best diet isn't aimed at shedding pounds, but at improving your health and energy. Focus on eating foods that boost heart health, bone strength, and muscle mass, and avoid the cycle of losing and gaining weight repeatedly. By [...]
Regional One Health's focused ultrasound team just celebrated a major milestone: the 200th procedure performed at our East Campus Imaging Center. Focused ultrasound is a non-surgical, incisionless procedure proven to provide immediate, lasting relief from hand tremors due to essential tremor. As the first hospital in Tennessee to offer this state-of-the-art option, we are [...]
As women age, they face skin concerns like wrinkles, sagging and dryness - and some of that can be blamed on dropping estrogen levels during menopause. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Regional One Health OB/GYN Pallavi Khanna can help women with these concerns and other menopause symptoms. She leads a specialized Menopause Care [...]
Dr. John Schorge, a national leader in the treatment of gynecologic cancers, recently held a Lunch & Learn to educate patients about preventing cervical cancer. He says awareness, proper screening, and the HPV vaccine are all key to helping women protect themselves against a cervical cancer diagnosis. He also encourages patients to see their doctor [...]
When Jenna Bostick experienced a medical emergency, she needed specialized expertise and resources to determine what was wrong and provide the care she needed. She found both with gynecologic oncologist and complex gynecologic surgeon Dr. John Schorge, Chief of the Regional One Health OB/GYN Service. Dr. Schorge led a multidisciplinary team that help Jenna overcome [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Regional One Health is now offering a Menopause Support Group to give women the opportunity to learn from health care experts and each other. Sessions will be led by Dr. Pallavi Khanna, a Certified Menopause Practitioner, as well as other health care providers. The goal is to give women a safe place to learn [...]