Regional One Health Elvis Presley Trauma Center experts say many gun injuries are preventable if gun owners focus on steps like secure storage and responsible behavior. They offer free "Be SMART" classes to teach groups and organizations throughout our community about gun safety. By modeling smart behavior, storing weapons in a safe manner, and talking [...]
Happy 4th of July! The experts at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Firefighters Burn Center are sharing their advice to keep the holiday safe and fun. If you're spending time outdoors in the heat and sun, wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and be alert to signs of heat illness. When it comes to fireworks, [...]
When a football injury left Mario Reed paralyzed at age 15, he survived thanks to his own strength of character and expert medical care at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center. The experience inspired Mario to give back to his community by creating the Mario Reed Foundation to help other paralyzed patients. Now, he wants to [...]
Regional One Health recently hosted the inaugural Trauma & Burn Conference to provide hands-on training and expert education for critical care professionals from all over the Mid-South. As the region's level-one trauma center and full-service burn center, outreach and education are a crucial part of our lifesaving mission. The conference and future events help [...]
May is National Trauma Awareness Month, making it a great time to learn how you can help keep our community safe. Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center offers a variety of free classes focused on health and safety issues that impact Memphis and the Mid-South. Classes are held year-round for schools, civic groups, churches, [...]
Amanda Damron's life has been touched by Regional One Health in a number of ways, and she's passionate about giving back. Amanda volunteers through the ONE Club women's auxiliary to support employees, and has also reached out to the teams at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center and Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center NICU. She encourages [...]
After Banks Ready suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in a car crash, the team at Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center provided lifesaving care that allowed him to progress to rehabilitation and ultimately lead a full, healthy life. The Ready family always wanted to find a way to give back and help other [...]
During National Distracted Driving Month in April, our trauma team is sharing tips you can use all year long to make our roadways safer. Car accidents are the number one cause of injuries treated at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center, and distracted drivers play a role in many of those crashes. Keep yourself, your loved [...]
In 2023, our Elvis Presley Trauma Center treated over 2,000 patients for injuries from automobile accidents. It's the most common type of injury our team treated, but the good news is many of these injuries can be prevented. By using your seatbelt, avoiding distractions, following the rules of the road and more, you can keep [...]
Over 1,500 patients were treated for firearms injuries at our Elvis Presley Trauma Center last year. Our experts say many of these injuries are preventable, and they're reaching out to raise awareness about gun safety. We've partnered with Be Smart to share tips on safe gun storage, modeling responsible behavior, and how to talk to [...]