Tag: ask the experts

12 days of injury prevention: Avoid common holiday safety hazards with these tips from our trauma and burn care experts

Don't allow common holiday injuries to ruin your enjoyment of the season! Our experts from the Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Firefighters Burn Center are offering "12 days of injury prevention" tips to keep you and your family safe. Whether you're decorating, planning a holiday meal, or going to and from gatherings, follow their easy [...]

2024-12-11T10:05:15-06:00December 11th, 2024|

Ovarian cancer can be hard to detect early, but medical advances have brought new tools for prevention and treatment

There is no effective routine screening for ovarian cancer and symptoms of the disease can be vague, which means delayed diagnosis is far too common. Dr. John Schorge, a renowned gynecologic oncologist at Regional One Health, said there are still ways women can protect their health. During September's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Schorge hosted [...]

2024-09-17T10:56:12-05:00September 24th, 2024|

During Fall Prevention Week, take time to review your health and surroundings so you can reduce your risk of injury

Last year, the Elvis Presley Trauma Center treated nearly 1,500 patients for serious injuries like broken bones and traumatic brain injury that occurred due to a fall. During Fall Prevention Week, our trauma experts are reaching out with tips to help you guard against falls. By monitoring your health and surroundings, you can reduce fall [...]

2024-09-24T06:41:29-05:00September 24th, 2024|

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 bruising and bleeding to fatigue to bone pain. If you have concerns, see your doctor and ask about blood and [...]

2024-09-05T07:03:44-05:00September 5th, 2024|

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 Cancer Care, urges men to be vigilant about risk factors, symptoms and screening. Urinary problems and pain in the back, [...]

2024-08-27T13:03:36-05:00September 4th, 2024|
Load More Posts