Long wait times, insurance issues and cost barriers can all make it hard to access care for emotional health. Regional One Health's primary care providers can fill that gap! Kafila Jaipuri RN, MSN, CFNP, APN, a certified family nurse practitioner at Harbor of Health, helps patients through screening, medication, lifestyle counseling and more. Your PCP [...]
While no two women will experience menopause exactly the same way, there are some basic facts everyone should know about this stage of life. Dr. Pallavi Khanna, a certified menopause practitioner at Regional One Health, can help women take charge of their health as they age. Seeing a provider with expertise in caring for [...]
Most men experience issues like frequent urination and weak flow as they get older. While this is usually due to a benign condition, it can also signal prostate cancer. It is important for every man to talk with his primary care provider about when he should start screening for prostate cancer based on his [...]
Dr. John O. Schorge, a renowned expert in OB/GYN care, is offers gynecologic oncology and complex gynecologic surgery at Regional One Health. By making specialized care more accessible, he is improving outcomes for patients diagnosed with cervical, uterine, ovarian and vulvar cancer, along with benign conditions including fibroids and endometriosis. Dr. Schorge specializes in [...]
September is Baby Safety Month, and Regional One Health is here to help educate new caregivers on how to keep their infant safe. Our Safe to Sleep initiative focuses on preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Doctors and nurses talk to parents about safe sleep spaces and positioning for their baby, and even model that [...]
Many people deal with joint pain as they get older, but that doesn't necessarily mean surgery is the only option! Drew Tucker, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist who sees patients at our East Campus Center for Rehabilitative Medicine. He said therapy can help you delay or even avoid surgery while continuing your daily [...]
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. [...]
Memphis Magazine is honoring 16 Regional One Health physicians as part of its 2023 "Top Doctors" list. The physicians represent a variety of specialties and are recognized for having the highest level of training, clinical skills, and interpersonal skills. Regional One Health is grateful for all of the dedicated doctors who provide lifesaving, life-changing care [...]
Regional One Health physicians can help patients prevent, detect and treat colorectal cancer thanks to exceptional primary care, screening and oncology services. A routine colonoscopy can diagnose, prevent and treat colorectal cancer, and experts recommend that average-risk men and women have their first test at age 45. Talk to your health care provider about your [...]
Dr. Chantay Smartt, who sees patients for both primary care and medical emergencies, said it's important to know the signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction. If a patient experiences hives, wheezing and difficulty breathing after being exposed to allergens like insect bites, foods or medications, call 911 immediately. Patients with severe allergies should always discuss [...]