Regional One Health pharmacists lead system-wide effort to vaccinate Health Care Heroes against COVID-19
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 multiple departments playing a role in the planning process and volunteers from all over Regional One Health stepping up to [...]
When a hand or arm injury impacts quality of life, Certified Hand Therapist Dardhielle Jean can help improve function and reduce pain
Dardhielle Jean, OTR/L, CHT, has joined our Center for Rehabilitative Medicine as a Certified Hand Therapist and Occupational Therapist. Her specialty in hand therapy allows her to help patient recover from injuries and illnesses that impact the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. These are complex parts of the body, and hand therapists use specialized expertise to help patients regain function, relieve pain and find new ways of doing activities. Injuries to the hand and [...]
Firefighters Burn Center recognizes Burn Awareness Week with education on preventing electrical burns and fires
Burn Awareness Week is February 7-13, and our Firefighters Burn Center is using the opportunity to education the public about preventing electrical burns and fires. Tips include checking wiring, using extension cords properly and always consulting with a licensed electrician if you're having problems. The Burn Center team encourages everyone to use common sense to avoid burn injuries, which can lead to scarring, physical disabilities and even death. Regional One Health’s Firefighters Burn Center [...]
Never ignore signs of cardiovascular disease: Whether you need emergency or preventative care, take your heart health seriously
If you think you or someone around you is having a heart attack, don't delay - seek immediate emergency medical attention. Classic signs to watch for include chest pain, trouble breathing, dizziness and profuse sweating. Some of the more subtle signs include back pain, headache, jaw pain, swelling and cough. Tomisha Byard, a family nurse practitioner with Regional One Health, urges all patients to take cardiac symptoms seriously, and to see their primary care [...]
Ask the Experts: How does focused ultrasound compare to other treatments for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease?
Focused Ultrasound is a new treatment for hand tremors that is being offered at our East Campus. It's an alternative to medications, which don't work for as many as 50 percent of patients. It's also a way to avoid invasive surgery that can carry risks and a difficult recovery. Focused Ultrasound involves no incision or hospital stay, and most patients experience immediate, lasting relief with few side effects. Regional One Health is offering a [...]
Ask the Experts: What are my treatment options if I have an intestinal blockage?
An intestinal obstruction is painful and potentially dangerous, and typically requires hospital care. However, you won't necessarily need surgery. Many blockages can be resolved with a non-invasive procedure, and patients often never have a recurrence. If you're having problems like stomach pain and an inability to pass bowel movements or gas, see your provider for diagnosis and treatment. If you suffer an intestinal obstruction, it’s painful and potentially dangerous. While you’ll probably need to go [...]
“We’ve got hope for the future”: Regional One Health’s Dr. Andrew Wilner shares his experience with the COVID-19 vaccination
Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine allows health care providers to continue serving patients while keeping themselves and their loved ones safe. For Regional One Health neurologist Dr. Andrew Wilner, it also brought something else: a feeling of joy. Dr. Wilner shared his thoughts with a leading medical blog in hopes of encouraging others to get the vaccine and be part of the solution. For frontline providers, getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a chance to keep [...]
During the pandemic, dietitians are fueling patients’ recovery with healthy meals, nutrition support and encouragement
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, but emotional support as well. Food is fuel, whether you’re at work, exercising or, like patients at Regional One Health, [...]
Is a hand tremor negatively impacting your quality of life? You might be a good candidate for focused ultrasound
There's new hope for patients with hand tremor thanks to Focused Ultrasound, a procedure done with no incision and no hospital stay at our East Campus. It's designed for patients age 22 and over who have a diagnosis of essential tremor or tremor-dominant Parkinson's disease, and whose condition has not responded to medication. Patients should consult their neurologist and have a CT scan to make sure Focused Ultrasound is right for them. A hand [...]
“These vaccines represent hope:” With vaccinations underway, health care experts see a path to controlling the COVID-19 pandemic
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 get the vaccine as well, noting it is safe and effective and the best way to control the pandemic and [...]