Ask the Experts: Can I do anything about gallbladder problems before they become an emergency?
Gallbladder problems can cause pain in the upper right side of your stomach, vomiting, fever and other unpleasant symptoms. Don't wait for your concerns to become an emergency! By talking to your provider early [...]
When Keke Kilpatrick’s son was critically ill, her Regional One Health family stepped up to help with support from ONE Health
Keke Kilpatrick is known around Regional One Health for her cheerful smile - so when a colleague noticed Keke was visibly upset, she asked to help. Keke was struggling because her son, Deonta, was [...]
Adult Special Care honored with Light of Hope Award for helping HIV/AIDS patients lead a healthy life
Our Adult Special Care Practice is being honored by the Shelby County Health Department with a 2020 Light of Hope Award. The award recognizes efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in Shelby County. [...]
A traumatic brain injury completely changed Marcus Haley’s life – but with the help of ONE Health, he’s making that change a positive one
Marcus Haley suffered a traumatic brain injury on his birthday. It completely changed his life, making it so that he couldn't work and faced significant medical needs. Marcus didn't know where to turn until [...]
Ask the Experts: Pain and weakness caused by a hernia can be fixed by a simple, safe outpatient surgery
A hernia is a fairly common injury that occurs when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in your muscle. It can cause pain and weakness and keep you from normal [...]
“I don’t want to be the last face anyone sees:” Regional One Health physicians, leaders urge masking and distancing to reverse COVID-19 spike
The holiday season is here - and so is a global pandemic that continues to put lives at risk. Regional One Health leaders are imploring everyone to play it safe: avoid travel and gathering [...]
When Blake and Ruthie Lichterman’s birth plan was changed at the last minute, Regional One Health turned disappointment into comfort and joy
When Blake and Ruthie Lichterman had to change their birth plan late in Ruthie's pregnancy, they were understandably nervous. They would have only days to get to know their physician and the hospital where [...]
Now, more than ever, the outcome is in our hands
A volatile 2020 is rapidly drawing to a close, perhaps to our collective relief. Everyday acts of heroism and resilience have become inspiringly commonplace. But a succession of social and political challenges, coupled with [...]
Clarence Gray survived a critical injury, only to face grim odds of recovering while living on the streets. That’s when ONE Health stepped in.
Clarence Gray survived a gunshot wound only to have his recovery threatened by homelessness, lack of food and other hurdles. Regional One Health's ONE Health complex care team intervened on his behalf, helping him [...]
Wearing is Caring: By using a facemask, you can keep yourself and others healthy and help schools and businesses stay open
Since early October, COVID-19 cases have started to increase significantly in Tennessee, putting lives at risk and stressing health care capacity. But there's something easy all of us can do to reverse that trend: [...]