Regional One Health announces two new members who have joined the health system’s leadership team in the positions of Vice President of Quality and Vice President of Information Technology. Betty Nelson, PhD, RN, has joined Regional One Health as Vice President of Quality. She comes to Regional One Health from Philadelphia, where she has [...]
On May 21,2014, Reginald Coopwood, M.D., President and CEO of Regional One Health, testified before the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee of the U. S. House of Representatives on “Keeping the Promise: Site-of-Service Medicare Payment Reforms.” Dr. Coopwood testified on behalf of the American Hospital Association (AHA) encouraging Congress to reject [...]
Kelley Smith, Nurse Manager in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Regional Medical Center, was profiled in the May 2014 issue of Memphis Medical News. The publication typically profiles a physician each month but is spotlighting a nurse this month in honor of Nurse's Week. Click here to read the full article in Memphis Medical [...]
Regional One Health is celebrating National Hospital Week May 11 - 17. A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal. It is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are [...]
Regional One Health Foundation has launched a new semi-annual publication for donors and friends of Regional One Health. The inaugural issue includes stories on the newly expanded Firefighters Burn Center at Regional Medical Center; the legacy of Dr. Sheldon B. Korones and his work with the NICU babies; honored best practices and more. To read the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]