Kids are returning to competitive and recreational sports now that a new school year is underway. Sports can be a positive experience for young athletes, but they can also put them at risk for injury. Our trauma experts have advice for staying healthy and injury-free. With the school year underway, many kids are returning not [...]
Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center offers training on "Stop the Bleed," a program registered by the American College of Surgeons to train bystanders to render aid to victims of severe bleeding. Our team recently stopped by Rhodes College to train staff, and the program is available for organizations throughout our community. Education and [...]
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, our Elvis Presley Trauma Center celebrates 40 years of providing lifesaving care to patients from all over the Mid-South. As the only Level-One Trauma Center in a 150 mile radius of Memphis, our facility plays a critical role in protecting the health and welfare of our community. While we look [...]
Mid-South schools are opening up in August, and that means heavier traffic on the roadways, especially around schools. Everyone plays a role in keeping kids safe, whether you're taking your own children to school or heading to work. Do your part by following school zone rules carefully, watching for pedestrians and buses, and leaving plenty [...]
Happy 4th of July! The experts at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Firefighters Burn Center are sharing their advice to keep the holiday safe and fun. If you're spending time outdoors in the heat and sun, wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and be alert to signs of heat illness. When it comes to fireworks, it's [...]
Part of the lifesaving work our team at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center provides is education the community about important safety information. As the summer heats up, they're turning their attention to backyard barbecues and grilling safety. If you stay vigilant while grilling and follow some simple safety steps, you can stay safe and [...]
When Geoffrey Yoste was suffered a skull fracture and brain bleed in a skateboarding accident, he needed everything to go right in order to have a chance to survive. Fortunately, he says, he was taken to Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center, where a team of experts was able to deliver the lifesaving care [...]
At Regional One Health, we believe patients shouldn't just survive a traumatic injury, they should get the chance to return to the activities they love. Our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital are built to help critically injured patients heal, regain strength, and return to independent life. That's exactly what happened for Mike [...]
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and it's a great time to improve your fitness and activity level. Being physically active improves the performance of the lungs, heart, and muscles, and also has benefits for your emotional health. The team at Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center has advice for how to [...]
Mickey Ashburn has been with Regional One Health for an amazing 55 years, most of them as a registered nurse in our Trauma Operating Room. Mickey works with a team that provides lifesaving care for the most critically injured patients by making sure they can get the emergency surgery they need within minutes of [...]