You never know when you're going to need critical medical care - and Jennifer Kruchten discovered that the hard way. When an ordinary toothache turned into a life-or-death emergency, Regional One Health was there with the resources Jennifer needed. Now, she's back to her work and family, and has become an advocate for the [...]
After suffering serious burn injuries in a firepit accident, statistical models gave Keith Brown just a 14 percent chance of survival. Keith, his family and faith, and the exceptional team at Regional One Health's Firefighters Burn Center had other ideas. Thanks to the expert care he received, Keith is getting back to the live [...]
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 [...]
After over 10 years in nursing at Regional One Health, Karla Arnold has made an impact on countless lives. Along with the patients and families she cares for in the Intensive Care Unit, she is a mentor and teacher for younger nurses. Karla says she is proud to be part of a team that plays [...]
After Mark Billions suffered a serious injury, the lifesaving care he received at Regional One Health inspired him to cherish every moment with his family and look for ways to give back. Mark noted anyone can suffer a traumatic accident at any time, and he is committed to helping make sure expert care is available [...]
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's ONE Health complex care program helps patients meet their medical needs and addresses social determinants of health such as housing, food and transportation. For Bud Tunstall, it was a chance to overcome several serious health conditions and get back to enjoying life and feeling hopeful about the future. Bud's case manager Maggie [...]
When Brooklyn Jones went into premature labor, she and husband Grant learned the NICU closest to their home would not have room for their son. They ended up traveling two hours to Regional One Health's Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center, where they've been since late October. Despite the challenges posted by the distance, they [...]
Regional One Health recently celebrated renovations to the Alice H. Davies Chapel, a project spearheaded by Presbyterian Women of the Mid-South (PC-USA) and the John K. and Katherine Johnson Auxiliary. The project brought upgraded lighting, recovered pew seats, new stained glass and more to the 40-year-old chapel. Our chapel is an essential part of our [...]
Payton Carter recently made the trip from Kentucky to Memphis for a very special reason - to thank the providers at Regional One Health who she credits with saving her life. Payton was rushed to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center with life-threatening injuries after a car accident. Thanks to the expert medical care and compassion [...]