Center of Innovation speaker series explores how experts can use Artificial Intelligence to help improve breast cancer care
Regional One Health's Center for Innovation is hosting ONExTalks, a series of presentations aimed at sharing new concepts to inspire innovation. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a breast surgical oncologist at Regional One Health Cancer Care, kicked [...]
Ask the Experts: How can early detection and proper treatment help patients overcome a blood cancer diagnosis?
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and experts say knowing the risk factors and symptoms of these diseases can save lives! Risk factors including aging, smoking and family history, while symptoms range from unexplained [...]
Ask the Experts: How do I protect myself from prostate cancer?
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 [...]
It’s Sickle Cell Awareness Month! Learn about risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options for this genetic condition
September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that make it hard for the red blood cells to carry oxygen to tissues and organs. Patients can experience episodes [...]
Nurse Residency Program helps meet recruitment and retention needs at Regional One Health by training a new generation of exceptional nurses
Regional One Health's unique Nurse Residency Program is helping the health care system bring in a new generation of successful nurses. The one-year program gives residents hands-on experience as well as mentoring and professional development [...]
Watch now! Chief Innovation Officer joins Action News 5 to discuss how Access Incubator is helping evaluate AI-based fall prevention technology
Our Center for Innovation empowers entrepreneurs to use creativity and innovation to come up with new ways to improve patient experiences and outcomes. Alejandra Alvarez, Chief Innovation Officer for Regional One Health, spoke with Action [...]
Regional One Health moves forward with building new hospital campus to advance patient care and meet community needs
“I believe that we can have in Memphis a strong Academic Medical Center that will fulfill the complex needs of our community and provide high-quality care," says Reginald Coopwood, MD, President & CEO. [...]
Ask the Experts: Self-care can improve your health – here’s how your primary care provider can help!
Self-care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity for improving your health, managing chronic conditions, and avoiding serious illnesses. Family Nurse Practitioner Merkita Lester helps patients with self-care by counseling them on quality sleep, diet [...]
Breastfeeding can help reduce your risk of breast cancer – here’s what you need to know!
Studies show breastfeeding has a link to reducing a woman's lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a Breast Surgical Oncologist at Regional One Health Cancer Care, said breastfeeding can cause the body [...]
“Live a life that continues to grow:” The best menopause diet should focus on health and energy rather than losing weight
During menopause, weight gain can be a big concern for many women - but experts say the best diet isn't aimed at shedding pounds, but at improving your health and energy. Focus on eating foods [...]