Quadruplets born at Regional Medical Center
Home to the High-Risk Obstetrics Program, multiple births are not uncommon at Regional Medical Center. But quadruplets? That's a little more rare. In the last two years, staff at Regional Medical Center has delivered one set of quadruplets, compared to five triplets and 150 twins. Erica Moering was surprised when she learned she was pregnant, and she received the surprise of her life when she found out she'd be delivering quadruplets. Mom and dad [...]
Regional One Health releases Excellence in Nursing report
Regional One Health nurses make significant contributions to safety, quality of care, and patient experience every day. The Excellence in Nursing report highlights some of the recent contributions that have been made by the nurses of Regional One Health. The report is an opportunity to share stories about how we put our clinical and professional expertise into practice.
New dates for Freedom from Smoking program
Regional One Health is offering a free smoking cessation program to the community in partnership with the American Lung Association. The program, Freedom From Smoking®, is a seven-week program with proven results. Freedom From Smoking® has been successfully turning smokers into non-smokers for the past 30 years. By helping smokers develop a plan of action leading to their quit day and providing the support needed to remain smoke-free, the program maximizes chances of success. [...]
Regional One Health named Champion of the Week for breastfeeding education efforts
Regional One Health was recently recognized as a Champion of the Week by CHAMPS (Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices), a breastfeeding-focused initiative geared toward improving maternal and child health outcomes through the promotion of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative practices. Regional One Health is one of the largest hospitals currently enrolled in the CHAMPS Initiative working to earn the Baby Friendly designation. In May, Regional One Health hosted a Train the Trainer session on the Baby Friendly required [...]
Harbor of Health now open in Harbor Town
Recognizing the need to provide convenient primary care services to the downtown community, Regional One Health has opened Harbor of Health. “We have opened Harbor of Health with a new framework for service delivery,” said Susan Cooper, senior vice president of ambulatory services at Regional One Health. “From the personalities and expertise of the providers to the business operations of the practice, we are creating a health care experience focusing on the needs and [...]
CMO featured in Memphis Medical News
Eric Benink, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Regional One Health, was profiled in the July issue of Memphis Medical News. In the article, Dr. Benink talks about his goals for the organization and draws an interesting parallel between the fields of medicine and aviation. Read the full article on Memphis Medical News' website here.
Grilling safety tips
Fire in the grill, under hot dogs and burgers, is a welcome sight at the family cookout. But fire anywhere else can make your barbecue memorable for all the wrong reasons. The staff at Firefighters Burn Center, a full service burn center housed at Regional Medical Center, knows all too well how a life-altering burn injury can happen in a matter of seconds. To keep you and your family safe while grilling, follow these general [...]
Free smoking cessation program
Regional One Health is offering a free smoking cessation program to the community in partnership with the American Lung Association. The program, Freedom From Smoking®, is a seven-week program with proven results. Freedom From Smoking® has been successfully turning smokers into non-smokers for the past 30 years. By helping smokers develop a plan of action leading to their quit day and providing the support needed to remain smoke-free, the program maximizes chances of success. [...]
Thirteen at Regional One Health named to Top Doctors list
Memphis Magazine just released their annual Top Doctors edition, and thirteen physicians who practice at Regional One Health were among the honorees. Regional One Health is proud to be partners with the top doctors in the Mid-South, together providing compassionate care and exceptional services to our community. Honorees this year include: Patricia Adams-Graves, MD – Hematology James E. Bailey, MD – Internal Medicine Samuel E. Dagogo-Jack, MD – Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Laura Detti, [...]
Rehabilitation Hospital supports the Rollin’ Grizzlies
Staff from Regional One Health Rehabilitation Hospital have formed a special bond with the coach and members of the Memphis Rollin' Grizzlies, Memphis' wheelchair basketball team. The team is always looking for new players and staff members at the hospital are always looking for ways to encourage patients. Taking patients to watch the Memphis Rollin' Grizzlies practice allows them to see individuals who are thriving and very active in their wheelchairs. Because a connection [...]