As a Regional One Health Foundation board member, Trey Carter helps support lifesaving care for the entire Mid-South - but he never imagined he'd need that care himself. Trey severely broke his leg and hand in an accident and was rushed to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center. After 31 days of care and physical [...]
Gregory Bradford came to Regional One Health's emergency department after he experienced serious complications due to unmanaged diabetes. At the time, Gregory was homeless and had no access to regular care. He was connected with the ONE Health complex care initiative, which helped him access regular health care and medication, housing and healthy food. Today, [...]
Kevin Carruthers was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis after coming to the Regional One Health emergency department in severe pain. Without health insurance or regular care, he continued to experience flare-ups. Fortunately, our ONE Health team stepped in to help Kevin access the medical care he needs to stay well. With proper medication and support, he [...]
For Isaac Brooks, a lack of health insurance and general fear of hospitals kept him from seeking care until he experienced a true medical emergency. At Regional One Health, he found not only doctors and nurses who put him at ease as they addressed his medical needs, but a complex care team that helped him [...]
Regional One Health's ONE Health Complex Care program helps patients meet their medical and social needs so they can build healthier lives. For Gail Shorty, the program helped her manage chronic high blood pressure and diabetes and access the mental health support she needed as she struggled with depression. Gail says ONE Health was a [...]
Desoto County Deputy Sheriff Austin Eldridge was struck by a drunk driver while helping a stranded motorist fix a flat tire - and while his injuries were life-changing, he said the care he received from the Firefighters Burn Center allowed him to return to his family and his work. Dr. Ram Velamuri and his [...]
Trying for a natural childbirth was important to Allie Byrne, and just as important was finding a health care provider who would offer support and reassurance. Allie says she found just that in Regional One Health's Certified Nurse Midwives, who delivered empowering care during her pregnancy and childbirth and after her daughters were born. [...]
Curtis Tucker struggled to manage Crohn's disease without health insurance and proper medication, and ultimately his condition required emergency surgery. After his procedure, he was connected to Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care program, which helps uninsured patients meet medical and social needs. Now, with his Crohn's under control, Curtis' health is stable and [...]
Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care initiative is designed to help patients meet their medical and health care needs so they can live healthier lives. For Donald Edward Reynolds, that meant support during a serious surgery and continuing care to manage chronic conditions. Now, Donald's health has stabilized, giving him the chance to [...]
Jody Foster fell on hard times when his health declined, and at one point he was homeless, surviving on the streets of Memphis. His sister Raquel refused to give up on her brother - and she found a partner in Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care initiative. Now, support from Raquel and his [...]