Christen Jones suffered severe burn injuries at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a nearly month-long stay at Regional One Health's Firefighters Burn Center. While the isolation caused by the pandemic and the challenges of recovering from her injury were never easy, Christen found compassion and support every step of the way. Now, [...]
During cold, flu and COVID season, it can be hard to know when a sick child needs to see the doctor, stay home from school, etc. Pediatrician Yemisi Emereuwaonu, MD, FAAP – “Dr. Yemi” to her patients – is sharing what caregivers need to know. She says healthy kids can often recover at home with [...]
John Butler was given a 3 percent chance to survive COVID-19 - but thanks to family, faith and expert medical care, he is back to the life he loves. John and his wife Tracey recently returned to Regional One Health to thank the team at the Extended Care Hospital for the lifesaving treatment they provided. [...]
After recovering from COVID-19, many patients want to get back to their pre-illness exercise program. Doing so should be a gradual process that starts with a visit to your primary care provider for a physical exam and tests. Patients who dealt with severe illness might also need physical therapy. While a cautious approach is key, [...]
Memphis, Tenn. – Regional One Health today announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees. This mandate aims to protect patients, staff and the community from the transmission of COVID-19, particularly the surging Delta variant. “As health care providers, we have a duty to play a part in addressing this public health crisis. [...]
Regional One Health experts want everyone to know that the COVID-19 vaccinations have been rigorously tested and proven safe and effective. They have heard a number of "myths" about the vaccines, and are looking to provide clear, factual information aimed at keeping patients safe. They encourage everyone to get a vaccine when they have [...]
As COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, Regional One Health experts are encouraging everyone who qualifies to get their vaccine. They say the products have been proven safe and effective through rigorous study, and the side effects are minimal. If you have questions about whether you should get the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. [...]
Vaccinating frontline providers against COVID-19 is a huge step in keeping our Health Care Heroes safe and allowing them to continue taking care of patients. When the time came to get it done, our pharmacy team stepped up to overcome challenges and get the job done. They say it took a system-wide effort, with [...]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our clinical nutrition team has been tasked with preparing meals that will help COVID-19 patients heal. They've also worked throughout the health care system to provide patients with a healthy diet and a sense of normal. Through it all, they've risen to the challenge of providing not only nutritional support, [...]
As Regional One Health frontline providers receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, they're talking about why it is important to them to take this step. Our team members say they see the vaccine as another tool to protect themselves and their families and allow them to continue to be there for patients. They encourage others to [...]