Arlander Rutherford was standing in line for a football game when he was struck by a stray bullet, causing serious injuries to his stomach and leg. It is thanks to the expertise available at Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center that he is alive and that he was able to avoid amputation. Dr. Erica [...]
Paris Hobbs was only 22 years old when a serious work injury threatened to change the course of his life. Thanks to expert care at Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center, Paris was able to avoid having his leg amputated. Now, he's getting back to the things he enjoys, and he's grateful for [...]
Dr. Andrew Kerwin got his start in trauma surgery during his fellowship at Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center - and he has now come full circle as its Medical Director. Dr. Kerwin recently led the trauma center team in achieving prestigious American College of Surgeons verification, which is the gold standard in [...]
Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center recently became the newest American College of Surgeons-verified level one trauma center in the United States. It is the only adult trauma center in Memphis with this prestigious designation, which means it meets stringent guidelines for patient care. As the Mid-South's designated level one trauma center, Regional [...]
After a traumatic injury, receiving expert care quickly is key to a positive outcome. Our Elvis Presley Trauma Center is making that easier by allowing other hospitals to send imaging digitally before they transfer a patient. That allows our team to start planning care before the patient even arrives, and some patients can even avoid [...]
When Ellie Talley's son Luke was in a serious car accident, she was suddenly thrust into the scary, stressful world of a trauma intensive care unit. She found a crucial source of support and assistance in Dr. Jeffrey Nelson and his palliative care service, which is designed to alleviate suffering for patients and their loved [...]