ONE Pulse Magazine

Autumn 2016 – Board Member Spotlight

“I AM PLEASED TO WELCOME THESE NEW MEMBERS TO THE BOARD. THEIR EXPERIENCE AND DEDICATION TO THIS COMMUNITY WILL MAKE THEM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FOUNDATION’S SUCCESS FOR YEARS TO COME.” - TAMMIE RITCHEY, REGIONAL ONE HEALTH FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEET OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS:  SCOTT FRANKLIN, President, Top Rx “Regional One Health’s commitment [...]

2019-02-20T09:09:48-06:00October 20th, 2016|

Volunteers: Young Leadership Board

Since 2011, young professionals with a passion for the Mid-South have served as community advocates for Regional One Health, bringing new ideas and perspectives. This group of young volunteers began by hosting a series of informal social events to raise money for the hospital. This initiative grew and eventually led to the creation of Regional [...]

2019-01-04T15:31:56-06:00October 15th, 2016|

Volunteers: Johnson Auxiliary

Johnson Auxiliary Director Barbara Bowling says volunteers, like those pictured above, are our everyday heroes. “Through their gift of time, talents and resources, volunteers promote and further the overall health and welfare of the entire community.” How it all began While attending a women’s health workshop that included a tour of the former City of [...]

2019-01-04T15:35:08-06:00October 5th, 2016|

Investing in a Brighter Future: Part 2

Meet Recent Graduate: Julia Davis Julia Davis is a recent graduate of the Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program. She became a victim of a violent crime on Christmas Eve of 2014 when she was shot in the arm and jaw. Julia was rushed to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center where she says her life was [...]

2019-01-04T15:36:16-06:00October 2nd, 2016|

Investing in a Brighter Future: Part 1

Thanks to generous supporters like you, Regional One Health Foundation funded the pilot for a new Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program. The program is playing a critical role in helping at-risk youth escape violence and poverty to pursue better, more positive opportunities. As the Medical Director of the Elvis Presley Trauma Center at Regional One [...]

2019-01-04T15:36:43-06:00October 1st, 2016|

Dan Case

Dan Case may be 82-years-old, but that doesn’t stop him from riding his bicycle from his home to many destinations around Midtown Memphis. Dan believes in ecologically friendly modes of transportation. He also believes in giving back to society. One way he does that is by supporting Regional One Health Foundation. Dan has grown [...]

2020-06-24T19:19:41-06:00September 30th, 2016|

Geraldine Sanders

Thirty-four years ago, Geraldine Sanders suddenly received terrifying news. Her mother, who worked in a large commercial laundry, had caught her arm in a press and been badly burned. She was treated at what was then called John Gaston Hospital, and Geraldine never forgot the professionalism of the staff as they cared for her [...]

2019-01-04T15:37:59-06:00September 25th, 2016|

Inaugural ONE Round Golf Classic

A round of thanks to our generous sponsors of the inaugural ONE Round Golf Classic held on Monday, October 24, 2016, at the beautiful Spring Creek Ranch. The event was a huge success with guest appearances from professional golfers Will Hogue, Ally McDonald and Michelle McGann. This annual fundraiser provides support for life-saving care and [...]

2019-01-04T15:49:22-06:00September 15th, 2016|

HIV Get Down Campaign

Brandon’s eye-catching masterpiece is a 60-yard-long mural on the side of the Diversified Conveyors building at 960 S. Bellevue in South Memphis. The project was huge, and Brandon donated a portion of his time to make sure the mural would have the greatest possible impact. Volunteering his time is typical of this native Memphian. [...]

2019-01-04T15:47:21-06:00September 10th, 2016|

Mildred Richards

“Being told you’re HIV positive is life changing,” Mildred says. “From the moment I received that diagnosis, I ceased to see myself as myself. I became this virus and everything that was associated with it. I felt guilty; I felt ashamed; I felt like I was disgusting.” Mildred had just had a baby, who [...]

2019-01-04T15:46:34-06:00September 5th, 2016|
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