During menopause, women are at risk for osteoporosis – here’s what to do to keep your bones strong
During menopause, falling estrogen levels can lead to lower bone density, making women susceptible to fractures. OB/GYN Pallavi Khanna, MD recommends a DEXA scan for bone density for women over age 65. Depending on [...]
Halloween and Harvest safety is up to all of us – keep this year’s holiday fun with these easy tips from Regional One Health
Halloween frights are meant to be fun and fictional, not tragic and real. But with large numbers of kids taking to dark streets for trick-or-treating, it’s all too easy for something to go wrong. [...]
East Campus Imaging Center takes the stress out of getting your test covered by insurance
Imaging tests are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare or Medicaid. But there are steps to go through to ensure your exam is eligible. This can add stress for a patient who is [...]
Ask the Experts: Do you need an antibiotic? Here’s how to know – and why it matters
When antibiotics are prescribed and used properly, they live up to their reputation as “miracle drugs,” helping patients recover quickly and safely. But when the medications aren’t used right, patients can build resistance and [...]
Regional One Health hosts advanced training for therapists looking to improve care for musculoskeletal dysfunction
Regional One Health’s East Campus will host an advanced training program on the Graston Technique, which therapists can use to expand their options for treating patients with various forms of musculoskeletal dysfunction. The M2-Advanced [...]
City-wide disaster drill helps Regional One Health prepare for any crisis that could impact the city
If it keeps you up at night, it’s probably on Ashton Anderson’s to-do list. As Regional One Health’s Safety Officer, it is Anderson’s job to think about and prepare for the nightmare scenarios that [...]
Patients can take comfort in knowing imaging tests can be done without pain
Imaging Center Manager Susan Edwards said imaging is non-invasive with little risk of pain.
When Scott Finney was hurt in a training ride, doctors helped him heal without dangerous drugs that could undermine his goals
Scott Finney’s life was right on track. He had gotten married over the summer, and he was training for a 100-mile century ride. When he got on his bike August 25, words like “collapsed [...]
By promoting responsible antibiotic use, Regional One Health ensures effective medication is available when needed
“Superbugs” are becoming increasingly common, causing alarm, illness and even loss of life as new bacteria emerge that prove resistant to medications. With such incidents on the rise, Regional One Health wants to be [...]
Driven by compassion, Emily and Joel Long want to donate cuddle cots to all Tennessee hospitals, including Regional One Health
Emily and Joel Long say the compassionate care they received after losing their infant daughter last summer helped them heal, and now they’re on a mission to provide that same opportunity for other Tennessee [...]