When DeMara Gray learned she had breast cancer, she was understandably scared. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a breast surgical oncologist at Regional One Health Cancer Care, treated her with compassion and expertise, and even connected her with genetic testing. Now, DeMara is back to the life she loves, and she is grateful to Dr. Hendrix [...]
This summer, make sure you're protecting yourself from head to toe against the sun's harmful rays. It is important to use clothing and sunscreen to cover high-risk areas like the legs, arms, and back, and don't forget less obvious spots like the scalp, ears, hands, and feet. Make sure you and your dermatologist check [...]
Volunteering at Regional One Health is a great way to support our patients and staff and make a positive difference in the community. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist patients in our waiting room and outpatient waiting room. Regional One Health offers a variety of unique and rewarding volunteer opportunities for community members [...]
When Ebony Douglas could no longer work or stay in her home due to a severe case of COVID-19, she was devastated to lose her independence. Our ONE Health complex care team stepped in to help, connecting Ebony with the health care and support she needed to get back on track. Today, she has reconnected [...]
Regional One Health President & CEO Reginald Coopwood, MD, says all patients in Memphis and the Mid-South deserve world-class medical care. He is committed to modernizing the health care system's facilities to ensure patients have access to the services they need. The best way to do so is to move forward with the health care [...]
Hernias are a common health concern for men, and factors like aging, family history, and obesity can increase your risk. If you think you have a hernia, consult with a general surgeon about your options. Some patients can manage their condition through lifestyle changes, while others can have a minimally invasive procedure that gets [...]
Regional One Health's Community Health Workers Program helps patients access medical care and resources for social needs like housing, food, and transportation. CHWs are required to have lived experience, which means they have personally overcome the type of challenges their patients are facing. The program earned accreditation from the Tennessee Community Health Worker Association, a [...]
Regional One Health’s certified nurse midwives provide care for women from the time they start their period through menopause. Along with personalized well-woman services, they offer patient-centered prenatal care, and Regional One Health is the only hospital in Memphis where women can give birth with the support of a certified nurse midwife. Learn more [...]
Our 2025 Trauma & Burn Conference was a big success, with around 250 critical care professionals joining us for certification classes and symposium-style presentations. As the region's level-one trauma center and verified burn center, Regional One Health is proud to share expertise and training with providers from all over the Mid-South. We look forward [...]
During National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month, we're celebrating the role speech-language pathologists play in helping patients heal after an illness or injury. Speech language pathologists help with speech and articulation, cognition, the physical aspect of speaking, and even swallow disorders. They develop an individualized care plan based on each patient's needs and goals to [...]