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Regional One Health offers a full range of treatment options for women struggling with pain and heavy bleeding due to fibroids

Uterine fibroids can cause serious symptoms like back and pelvic pain, heavy periods, anemia and more. At Regional One Health, women have care options including lifestyle counseling, medication and various types of surgery. By making world-class expertise and resources available to patients, our Women's Services team is expanding access to proper care for this common, [...]

2024-11-14T07:36:46-06:00November 14th, 2024|

“Tomorrow is no longer a vision of despair…it’s one of hope and happiness:” Our ONE Health complex care program transformed Ronnie Riley’s life

When Ronnie Riley first connected with our ONE Health complex care program, he was a "broken man," struggling with homelessness, mental health concerns, and addiction. ONE Health works intensively with patients to provide both medical care and support for social determinants of health. Now, thanks to the ONE Health team and their strong partnership with [...]

2024-10-31T06:46:14-06:00November 14th, 2024|

Understanding lung cancer screening: Who should get tested and how it can lead to better treatment

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, talk to your doctor about whether you have risk factors that qualify you for screening. Regional One Health offers easy, effective screening for lung cancer, as well as expert oncology care for patients who are diagnosed with the disease. Learning about your risk and taking advantage of screening can [...]

2024-11-07T10:11:20-06:00November 7th, 2024|

A Decade of Distinction: Regional One Health, UTHSC celebrate UTROP partnership for providing exceptional patient care, education, and research

Regional One Health and University of Tennessee Health Science Center recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the creation of the UT Regional One Health physicians provider group. For the past decade, UTROP has provided exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and hands-on education for medical students. Now, UTHSC and Regional One Health look forward to continuing [...]

2024-10-30T10:14:51-06:00October 31st, 2024|

Ask the Experts: Keep Halloween from becoming a real-life fright fest with these tips from our trauma team

It's Halloween, and that means kids will be out and about after dark for trick-or-treating. It is important to pay attention to costumes, traffic and candy to avoid an injury or illness. Keep Halloween fun and safe with these tips from our experts at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Firefighters Burn Center. Halloween [...]

2024-10-22T10:55:06-06:00October 31st, 2024|

“Do your due diligence:” Breast cancer screening is helping Jill Collier protect her health, and she urges other women to do the same

When Jill Collier was diagnosed with a condition that puts her at higher risk for breast cancer, she was grateful to have access to enhanced screening at Regional One Health. As an experienced nursing leader, Collier understands how important it is to know your breast cancer risk and follow through on recommended screening. During Breast [...]

2024-10-29T12:30:27-06:00October 29th, 2024|

Christine Driskill’s breast cancer diagnosis was a shock – but Dr. Ashley Hendrix helped her navigate treatment with support, knowledge and skill

Christine Driskill's breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock - she was young and healthy, and she knew she was not a carrier of the BRCA "breast cancer gene." She needed an oncologist who could not only provide expert care, but who could help her process her diagnosis and navigate her options. Regional One Health [...]

2024-10-22T07:20:42-06:00October 24th, 2024|

With crochet hooks, yarn, and a heart full of love, Debbie Sandidge helps NICU families celebrate their babies’ firsts

Debbie Sandidge has loved to crochet since her mom taught her years ago - and the chance to put her hobby to work for a good cause is the best of both worlds! Debbie collaborates with her niece and a longtime family friend, who are both nurses in Regional One Health's NICU, to crochet adorable [...]

2024-10-24T07:05:45-06:00October 24th, 2024|

Ask the Experts: Knowledge is power when it comes to understanding and managing your risk of breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, and also one of the most feared. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, breast surgical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, said patients can fight that fear by managing their risk and being vigilant about screening. She said there are many steps a patient can take to [...]

2024-10-16T09:49:43-06:00October 22nd, 2024|

Ask the Experts: What do I need to know to take charge of my health during menopause?

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 [...]

2024-10-17T07:32:27-06:00October 17th, 2024|