Surgical smoke is released when tissue is cut and cauterized during surgery, and it can cause respiratory issues for health care professionals who spend their days in the operating room. Regional One Health is implementing smoke evacuation technology in hopes of becoming the first "Surgical Smoke-Free OR" in Tennessee. The goal is the keep staff [...]
Sleep is one of the most important elements of good health and quality of life, but many people struggle to get enough rest. Dr. Ariel Long, who recently joined the team at our Sleep Clinic, can help patients through lifestyle changes, CPAP machines, and medications. If you're struggling to get the sleep you need, talk [...]
When Terry Redeker was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma lung cancer, he needed immediate, aggressive treatment. Terry was grateful to learn that the care he needed was available right in Memphis thanks to Dr. Bilawal Ahmed and Regional One Health Cancer Care. Now, Terry is getting back to the things he enjoys, while continuing to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
After a traumatic injury, receiving expert care quickly is key to a positive outcome. Our Elvis Presley Trauma Center is making that easier by allowing other hospitals to send imaging digitally before they transfer a patient. That allows our team to start planning care before the patient even arrives, and some patients can even avoid [...]
Regional One Health recently introduced the Intuitive da Vinci DV-5 robotic surgery system at its Outpatient Surgery Center and inpatient surgery facility. As the only hospital in Memphis with this advanced technology, we can offer more patients minimally invasive robotic procedures for a variety of conditions. These procedures have excellent outcomes and involve an easier [...]