Dr. Andrew Kerwin got his start in trauma surgery during his fellowship at Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center - and he has now come full circle as its Medical Director. Dr. Kerwin recently led the trauma center team in achieving prestigious American College of Surgeons verification, which is the gold standard in [...]
Regional One Health's Vascular Surgery team can help patients with everything from peripheral artery disease to rare, complex conditions. Vascular disease can cause symptoms including limb pain, swelling, numbness and tingling. Don't ignore these symptoms - with treatment from a vascular surgeon, you can improve your quality of life and prevent serious medical emergencies [...]
For some patients, removal of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) is complicated because the implant has moved or can't be felt by hand. Regional One Health is now the only west Tennessee Center of Experience for Contraceptive Implant Removal. By providing this additional level of expertise, our team can help patients have implants removed safely [...]
Essential Tremor can cause severe hand tremors that make it difficult or impossible to write, eat, and do daily self-care activities. If you're experiencing hand tremors from Essential Tremor, help is available! Regional One Health is celebrating the 5-year anniversary of its focused ultrasound program, which treats tremors with no incision and no hospital [...]
Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center recently became the newest American College of Surgeons-verified level one trauma center in the United States. It is the only adult trauma center in Memphis with this prestigious designation, which means it meets stringent guidelines for patient care. As the Mid-South's designated level one trauma center, Regional [...]
Getting regular physical exercise is one of the best things you can do to manage your risk of breast cancer. Experts recommend 150-300 minutes of moderate physical activity every week, which is about 30-60 minutes of exercise five days a week. Try to find an activity you enjoy, and aim for a mix of cardiovascular, [...]
After suffering several fractures in a fall, Cathy Moore needed the expert trauma and rehabilitation care available at Regional One Health. As a Regional One Health employee, she knew her colleagues treated patients with skill and compassion - and that's exactly what she received as a patient. Now, Cathy is back to work and doing [...]
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in men - but it is a very preventable, treatable disease. Dr. Bilawal Ahmed, a medical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, encourages men to be aware of symptoms and risk factors and to take advantage of screening. He said prostate cancer is often curable when [...]
Experts say the best way to detect breast cancer early is through regular screening mammograms and being aware of changes in your breasts. If you notice new lumps, pain, discharge, or skin changes, contact your health care provider to see if you need additional screening or treatment. Always follow your provider's recommendations for screening [...]
Hormonal changes that occur during menopause can put women at higher risk for sleep disorders including insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. If you're experiencing sleep problems, your health care team can help through lifestyle changes, medication, and other options. Getting enough rest is important - it allows your body to heal and [...]