Regional One Health

Our Center for Rehabilitative Medicine offers specialized therapy programs, including pelvic floor physical therapy, which helps patients with pelvic pain and dysfunction. To learn more, call 901-515-5900 or visit www.regionalonehealth.org/center-for-rehabilitative-medicine/
What can pelvic floor physical therapy help with?
• Incontinence and painful or frequent urination
• Constipation and painful bowel movements
• Painful in*******se
• Lower abdominal pain
• Prolapse (a sensation that the organs in the pelvis are dropping)

Our Nurse Residency Program is helping improve recruitment and retention while giving new nurses a chance to learn skills and build confidence! ABC24 Memphis highlights how this unique program is improving patient care by bringing talented, well-prepared nurses to a variety of our patient care units:

Regional One Hospital launches residency program to address nursing shortage Monday, Regional One hosted a fair where the resident nurses were able to practice their skills like giving IVs and trachs.

Self-care isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity! Family nurse practitioner Merkita Lester, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, who sees patients at Primary Care Specialists, helps patients with self-care priorities like sleep, diet and exercise, and maintaining a healthy spiritual and social life. Check out her tips for how self-care can help you lead a healthier life! https://www.regionalonehealth.org/blog/2024/08/15/ask-the-experts-self-care-can-improve-your-health-heres-how-your-primary-care-provider-can-help/

Let us help you get ready for your new baby! Visit https://www.regionalonehealth.org/womens-services/classes/ or scan the QR code to register for our free childbirth classes. This week we have a tour of our maternity center and an online “Labor & Birth” class.

As home to the Elvis Presley Trauma Center, Regional One Health is proud to welcome Elvis fans from all over the country and the world to our annual Elvis Week event! This year fans enjoyed a reception and tour, as well as the chance to share stories about why they love the King of Rock n’ Roll. We also honored pre-certification nurse Vickie Spencer with the Wilma Wooten "I'm Counting on You" Community Impact Award, which recognizes a Regional One Health employee who exemplifies public service. We are so grateful to Vickie and our Elvis Week guests for everything they do to support world-class medical care at Regional One Health and to help Memphis celebrate Elvis’ life and legacy! To get involved, visit regionalonehealthfoundation.org

Our Center for Innovation empowers entrepreneurs to use creativity and innovation to come up with new ways to improve patient experiences and outcomes. Alejandra Alvarez, Chief Innovation Officer for Regional One Health, spoke with Action News 5 to explain how the center’s Access Incubator is helping its newest partner determine if its AI technology can be used in a hospital setting to keep patients safe by preventing falls. https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/08/14/digital-desk-how-is-ai-helping-patient-experience-outcomes/ [actionnews5.com]

Digital Desk: How is AI helping the patient experience & outcomes Alejandra Alvarez, Chief Innovation Officer of Regional One Health, visits the Digital Desk to discuss the Healthcare Startup Access Incubator and how it works.

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Many new moms have heard about the benefits breastfeeding has for their babies, but did you know that studies show it can also offer protection against developing breast cancer? Learn more as breast surgical oncologist Dr. Ashley Hendrix explains the science behind the studies that link breastfeeding to a lower cancer risk: https://www.regionalonehealth.org/blog/2024/08/13/breastfeeding-can-help-reduce-your-risk-of-breast-cancer-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

We’re Hiring! Join us for a Career Fair Wednesday, September 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. We’re recruiting for all open positions, and sign-on bonuses are available with commitment for eligible positions. Take the next step in your career with a team that provides lifesaving, life-changing care for the Mid-South!

Our Center for Rehabilitative Medicine offers specialized therapy programs, including vestibular therapy, which can provide relief for vertigo and balance problems. To learn more, call 901-515-5900 or visit www.regionalonehealth.org/center-for-rehabilitative-medicine/
Do you need vestibular therapy? Symptoms of vestibular disorders include:
• Vertigo (persistent spinning or swaying)
• Dizziness (feeling faint and weak)
• Poor balance
• Unsteadiness

During menopause, the ideal diet isn’t one aimed at cutting calories to lose weight – it’s one targeted at improving heart health, bone strength and muscle mass…and making you feel good! Healthy eating was the topic of last month's Menopause Support Group, and you can learn more by joining this month's session on Thursday, August 15 from noon-1 p.m. at our East Campus, 6555 Quince Road. https://www.regionalonehealth.org/blog/2024/08/13/live-a-life-that-continues-to-grow-the-best-menopause-diet-should-focus-on-health-and-energy-rather-than-losing-weight/

It’s Elvis Week, and Regional One Health is proud to help honor the life, music, and legacy of the King of Rock ‘n Roll! Our NICU got the celebration off to a perfect start, and we “Can’t Help Falling In Love” with these precious babies doing their best Elvis impersonations! Thank you to our NICU team for giving our tiniest patients a healthy start to life and helping families create precious memories!

As the first hospital in Tennessee to offer the state-of-the-art focused ultrasound procedure, Regional One Health has established itself as a leader in providing hope and healing for patients with hand tremors due to essential tremor. Last week, we celebrated our 200th focused ultrasound at our East Campus, 6555 Quince Road. We are proud of our work to help adults with essential tremor regain their independence and ability to do favorite activities, and we look forward to continuing to make this life-changing procedure accessible to patients throughout the Mid-South! https://www.regionalonehealth.org/blog/2024/08/12/regional-one-health-celebrates-200th-focused-ultrasound-a-non-surgical-procedure-that-helps-essential-tremor-patients-regain-independence-and-quality-of-life/

This Week! Our Menopause Support Group meets Thursday, August 15 from noon-1 p.m. at our East Campus, 6555 Quince Road. Join Certified Menopause Practitioner Dr. Pallavi Khanna to learn how to address menopause symptoms and improve your health as you age…and hear from other women who are experiencing similar challenges! To RSVP, please visit https://www.regionalonehealth.org/event/menopause-support-group-8/

Let us help you get ready for your new baby! Visit https://www.regionalonehealth.org/womens-services/classes/ or scan the QR code to register for our free childbirth classes. This week we have two tours of our maternity center and an online “Postpartum Care” class.

Next week! Our Menopause Support Group meets Thursday, August 15 from noon-1 p.m. at our East Campus, 6555 Quince Road. Join Certified Menopause Practitioner Dr. Pallavi Khanna to learn how to address menopause symptoms and improve your health as you age…and hear from other women who are experiencing similar challenges! To RSVP, please visit https://www.regionalonehealth.org/event/menopause-support-group-8/

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to talk about why breastfeeding is so important for newborns.
Christy Brooks, a registered nurse and lactation coordinator with Regional One Health, talked with Action News 5 about the importance of breastfeeding and addressed some common concerns many women have. www.actionnews5.com/2024/08/08/august-is-breastfeeding-awareness-month/

Our Center for Rehabilitative Medicine offers specialized therapy programs, including vestibular therapy, which can provide relief for vertigo and balance problems. To learn more, call 901-515-5900 or visit www.regionalonehealth.org/center-for-rehabilitative-medicine/
Did you know these factors put you at higher risk of a Vestibular Disorder?
• Acute illness like stroke or ear infection
• Chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis or vestibular migraine
• Traumas including car accidents, falls or sports injuries
• Being hospitalized and immobile for an extended time
• Medications including some heavy antibiotics and cancer drugs

Let us help you get ready for your new baby! Visit https://www.regionalonehealth.org/womens-services/classes/ or scan the QR code to register for our free childbirth classes. This week we have an in-person breastfeeding class and two tours of our maternity center.

We are excited to welcome Kaiya to Regional One Health as part of the Tennessee Hospital Association's Agenda 21 program! We are proud to play a role in preparing the next generation of health care leaders.

Spotlight: Kaiya Colbert is currently attending the University of Memphis and Christian Brothers University to pursue a Master of Public Health and Master of Business Administration.

Many Mid-South kids are heading back to school this week, and it’s up to all of us to help keep them safe! For parents, that means making sure kids know how to watch for traffic and avoid distractions when getting to and from school. For all drivers, it means preparing for heavier traffic and being vigilant when traveling in school zones. Learn how to do your part to make the 2024-2025 school year a safe one: https://www.regionalonehealth.org/blog/2024/08/04/ask-the-experts-back-to-school-season-is-here-and-its-up-to-all-of-us-to-protect-kids-as-they-head-back-to-class-2/

Regional One Health’s Labor & Delivery team is kicking off “TeamBirth,” an evidence-based program that promotes a safe, positive childbirth experience through enhanced communication and patient-focused care. Dr. Kerri Brackney, one of the providers leading the way, noted, “The goal is to involve patients in their care, give them a voice, and put them in the center of it all. The patient should be the focal point, and we should be the team that supports them.” Learn more! https://www.regionalonehealth.org/blog/2024/07/30/team-birth-protocol-will-help-ensure-a-safe-positive-birth-experience-for-regional-one-health-labor-delivery-patients/

With extreme heat and plenty of sunshine this summer, it's important for Mid-South residents to understand the dangers of UV exposure and their potential risk for skin cancer. Dr. Martin Fleming, a Surgical Oncologist at Regional One Health Cancer Care and Division Chief for Surgical Oncology at University of Tennessee Health Science Center joined Action News 5 to talk about how dangerous the sun’s rays can be and how to stay safe:

How UV rays can lead to skin cancer, melanoma We are experiencing extreme heat and plenty of sunshine this summer. That leads to a lot of UV radiation exposure, a form of energy the sun produces, and potential risk for skin cancer.

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Our lactation team offers support, resources and education to help new parents succeed at breastfeeding. Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding and skin-to-skin care and our expert tips for incorporating these powerful practices into your baby-care routine: https://www.regionalonehealth.org/blog/2024/08/01/during-national-breastfeeding-month-learn-how-breastmilk-and-skin-to-skin-care-nourish-babies-physically-and-emotionally/

Our Center for Rehabilitative Medicine offers specialized therapy programs, including dry needling, in which a trained therapist uses thin needles to provide treatment. To learn more, call 901-515-5900 or visit www.regionalonehealth.org/center-for-rehabilitative-medicine/
What are the benefits of dry needling?
• Improve muscle recovery
• Decrease muscle tightness
• Increase blood flow
• Reduce pain
• Improve mobility

Let us help you get ready for your new baby! Visit https://www.regionalonehealth.org/womens-services/classes/ or scan the QR code to register for our free childbirth classes. This week we have an online home safety class and an in-person tour of our maternity center.

Congratulations to Reagan Graham and Angel Parker-Heffner, Regional One Health’s latest winners of a DAISY Award for nursing excellence!
Reagan, an oncology nurse, was nominated by a patient who was diagnosed with liver cancer just three weeks into retirement from her own nursing career: “She went the extra mile and gave me inspiration to live and persevere,” the patient said, noting Reagan not only cared for her medical needs, but helped alleviate the fear she and her family were experiencing.
Angel, who serves as nursing director, was nominated by an employee for the compassion and hands-on leadership she provides the oncology unit: “She is simply amazing and promotes what health care is all about – compassion, healing and taking care of others,” the nominator said.
Thank you to Reagan and Angel for everything you do to provide our patients with lifesaving, life-changing care!

Lauren Russell, Nursing Manager for Labor & Delivery at Regional One Health, is part of the 2024-2025 American Hospital Association Next Generation Leaders Fellowship program. The program develops and empowers leaders to bring about real and lasting change in their health care systems and tackle key issues including affordability, cost, quality, and safety. Congratulations to Lauren for being selected to take part in this prestigious program, and thank you for everything you do for our patients!

Congratulations to Gregory Vidal, MD, PhD, a medical oncologist who sees patients at the Regional One Health Cancer Center, for being honored in the health care provider category of the Memphis Business Journal 2024 Health Care Hero awards! Dr. Vidal is a national leader in caring for patients with breast cancer, and we are grateful for his dedication to ensuring patients in the Mid-South can receive the most advanced, state-of-the-art oncology treatments.

Our Center for Rehabilitative Medicine offers specialized therapy programs to help patients lead healthier, more active lives by addressing pain, joint and muscle weakness, and more. To learn more, call 901-515-5900 or visit www.regionalonehealth.org/center-for-rehabilitative-medicine/
Did you know that we provide the following therapies?
· Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
· Lymphedema
· Vestibular Therapy
· Dry Needling
· Myofascial Release
· Cupping