In 2018, Adil Abdurahaman was rushed to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center with a traumatic brain injury following a car accident. His parents were told he might not survive. Today, Adil is back at Regional One Health, this time doing his residency rotations for medical school at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Adil has [...]
Cervical cancer is entirely preventable - it just takes knowledge, screening and vaccination. Dr. John O. Schorge, a nationally-known leader in the treatment of cervical cancer and other gynecologic cancers, came to Regional One Health to make it easier for women to access the tools they need to prevent a cancer diagnosis. During Women's [...]
When Brooklyn Jones went into premature labor, she and husband Grant learned the NICU closest to their home would not have room for their son. They ended up traveling two hours to Regional One Health's Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center, where they've been since late October. Despite the challenges posted by the distance, they [...]
Regional One Health Cancer Care makes the most advanced, complex surgical procedures available to patients throughout the Mid-South. For Robert Mayweather, it has provided a chance to regain his quality of life. After receiving care from nationally-renowned surgical oncologist Dr. David Shibata, Robert is getting back to the things that matter most and feels reinvigorated [...]
Is it possible to minimize your risk from breast cancer? According to a leading expert, the answer is yes! Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a breast surgical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, says women can take steps to manage their risk, catch breast cancer early, and seek appropriate treatment if they are diagnosed. This New [...]
The start of the New Year is a great time to resolve to protect your breast health - and that means being aware of risk factors and symptoms and taking advantage of screening options. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a breast surgical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, said better screening and treatment options have led [...]
Payton Carter recently made the trip from Kentucky to Memphis for a very special reason - to thank the providers at Regional One Health who she credits with saving her life. Payton was rushed to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center with life-threatening injuries after a car accident. Thanks to the expert medical care and compassion [...]
One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but with early detection and proper care, the disease is curable. Dr. Bilawal Ahmed, a medical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, urges men to be vigilant about risk factors, symptoms and screening. Urinary problems and pain in the back, hips [...]
For patients with irritable bowel syndrome, the stress and food associated with the holiday season can cause flare-ups. If you're struggling with symptoms like stomach pain, bloating and diarrhea or constipation, talk to a gastroenterologist. They can help you reduce your symptoms by helping you avoid trigger foods, suggesting lifestyle changes, and prescribing medications. If [...]
When Phil Osment needed care for a painful hernia, he struggled to find a surgeon willing to operate on him due to the complexity of his condition. Phil's quality of life and sense of hope suffered until he found Dr. David Shibata at Regional One Health Cancer Care. As an expert in colorectal surgery, Dr. [...]