Governor Haslam Appoints Gardner-Slater to TBI Council
Wanda Gardner-Slater, Director of Spiritual Care at Regional One Health, was appointed by Governor Bill Haslam to the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Advisory Council. The Traumatic Brain Injury Program was established in May 1993 by the Tennessee General Assembly in order that the special needs of survivors of brain injuries and their families could be addressed. The legislation authorized the Department of Health to establish the program and to designate a TBI Coordinator to oversee its implementation. [...]
Regional One Health Named Top Workplace
Regional One Health was named one of the “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2014 by Becker’s Healthcare. This annual listing recognizes healthcare organizations across the country including healthcare providers such as hospitals, health systems, medical groups and ambulatory surgery centers, as well as other types of healthcare-specific companies such as health consulting firms and medical societies. According to Becker’s, organizations on this year’s list provide excellent work environments and outstanding benefits to [...]
Don’t Let Fiestas Lead to Fatalities This Cinco de Mayo
Every year on May 5th, people nationwide get together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. From in-home fiestas to Mexican restaurants overflowing with well-intentioned party-goers looking for some good food and good times, Cinco de Mayo has quickly become a nationwide celebration of food, friends and alcohol. To help keep our roadways safe, Regional One Health is joining with others across the state and nation to remind people that not only is it illegal to [...]
Foundation Gala Creates Great Fun and Funds
Regional One Health Sets Sights on Nationally Competitive Healthcare System in Memphis...Philanthropic Funds Raised During MED Night and Year-Round Help Achieve Vision More than 900 guests attended MED Night: A Soul Celebration on Saturday, April 5, at Cook Convention Center. MED Night: A Soul Celebration is hosted by Regional One Health Foundation and is the largest fundraiser of the year to draw philanthropic support for the state-of-the-art medical equipment and specialized training that save lives [...]
Spiritual Health and Wellness Conference
Regional One Health is hosting a Spiritual Health and Wellness Conference on April 11, 2014. The conference will explore the spiritual health and wellness of clergy. Come, share and hear what leading thinkers in the field are saying. Speakers include: Rev. Dr. Kenneth Robinson, Rev. Dr. Micah McCreary, Dr. Carlus Gupton, Rev. Dr. Walter Green, Pastor Fred Batten, Bishop William Young, Chaplain-Rev. Chris Bounds, Rev. Dr. Clennon Saulsberry, Pastor Wanda Slater, Dr. Michele Gourley [...]
Regional One Health Foundation Funds Specialized Training for First Responders in Arkansas and the Mid-South
We often speak about lives saved and medical advances made inside the halls of Regional Medical Center, but the philanthropic impact of Regional One Health Foundation expands beyond the hospital walls. Backed by a recent grant from the Helena Health Foundation, Regional One Health will provide specialized training that is designed to improve outcomes of critically injured patients and equip small ERs so that they may adequately prioritize treatment of trauma and burn patients. [...]
Regional Medical Center Recognized for Leadership in Improving Infant Health
Pictured left to right: Rebecca Lorentino, RN; Tammie Hicks, RN; Trina Ellis, Nurse Manager; Candace Rhea, PCC; Christina Gardner, RN; Karen Hamilton, PCC; Lisa Hayden, RN Educator; Latoya Morris, RN; and Mike McConnell, CRNA. Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the Tennessee Hospital Association’s (THA) Tennessee Center for Patient Safety for its leadership in reducing the number of babies born electively between 37 to 39 weeks. There is a greater risk [...]
Dr. Reginald Coopwood Named CEO of the Year
Dr. Reginald Coopwood, President and CEO of Regional One Health, was named CEO of the Year for companies with more than 1,000 employees by MBQ: Inside Memphis Business magazine. The annual MBQ CEO of the Year Awards recognize leaders who have contributed significantly to their organizations and the community as a whole. The nominees were selected by a panel of peers and were honored in the categories of 1-50 employees; 50-200 employees; 200-1,000 employees; [...]
National Poison Prevention Week Tips
National Poison Prevention Week is March 16 - 22, which provides a perfect opportunity to remind people what to do in a poison emergency. If you think someone has been poisoned from a medicine or household chemical, call 1-800-222-1222 for your Poison Control Center. This national toll-free number works from anyplace in the United States,24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. Keep the number on your phone. It will connect you to one of the 61 poison control centers [...]
Library Offers List of New Books on Brain Injuries, Thanks to Regional One Health Donation
To observe Brain Injury Awareness Month (March) and honor those who live with traumatic brain injuries, Regional One Health has donated a variety of books and other educational items about traumatic brain injuries to The Memphis Public Library & Information Center. “From major car crashes to concussions from sports, brain injury awareness is a topic that is discussed more and more. When it affects families, it can be overwhelming,” noted Melissa Skipper, adult collection [...]