Regional One Health

Congratulations to Manoucheka Thermitus, MBA, Regional One Health Chief Operating Officer, for being honored on the 2024 “Super Women in Business” list published by the Memphis Business Journal. This list recognizes 25 female business leaders for their remarkable contributions to our community. We are grateful for Manoucheka’s vision and leadership as we provide exceptional care to patients from all over the Mid-South.

Congratulations to Lori Evans, Regional One Health Manager for Community Affairs and Customer Experience, for being honored by the American Heart Association as their Volunteer of the Year! Lori’s dedication to helping Mid-South women improve their heart health has made a huge impact on our community, and we are proud of the work she does to improve patient care and experiences at Regional One Health and throughout the Mid-South!

During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Regional One Health gynecologic oncologist Dr. John Schorge hosted a “Lunch and Learn” to help women understand how they can protect their health. There is no routine screening for ovarian cancer and symptoms can be hard to pinpoint, but there have been major advances in helping women manage their risk and access effective treatment. Learn more! https://lnkd.in/eAcdra5E

Congratulations to Rachel Kemp, RN, MSN, MHA, CRRN, Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Regional One Health, for being honored by the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign as a Woman of Impact. This honor recognizes Rachel’s passion for helping women in our community learn about and improve their heart health. Thank you to Rachel for helping our patients and our entire community improve their wellbeing and quality of life!

Watch Now! During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Regional One Health gynecologic oncologist Dr. John Schorge is educating women about how to protect themselves against a disease that can be difficult to detect. Learn how paying attention to symptoms like pelvic pain and bloating, addressing risk factors, and seeking expert care can help women take charge of their health: “The earlier you’re diagnosed, the more likely you are to survive,” Dr. Schorge said. “Patients can have a better outcome when they’re seen by a specialist, and we can provide total care for ovarian cancer here at Regional One Health.” https://lnkd.in/ePZJdvfD

Watch Now! During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Regional One Health Cancer Care medical oncologist Dr. Bilawal Ahmed is sharing what patients need to know about this preventable, survivable disease. Dr. Ahmed, a specialist in the treatment of prostate cancer, said excellent screening options make it possible to catch problems early when they are easier to treat – here’s what he wants all men to know! https://lnkd.in/eq9jUf4R

When Vicki Clark was diagnosed with colon cancer, she had plenty of choices for where she’d receive care. She is grateful she chose surgical oncologist Dr. David Shibata, Executive Director at Regional One Health Cancer Care and Chair of University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Surgery, whose expertise and compassion got her back to her family and career: “I appreciate being able to access everything I need right here in the city,” Vicki says. “I’m proud to be a patient at Regional One Health – it truly is a world-class medical center.” https://lnkd.in/e68sqB5X

“People don’t care how much you know – they want to know how much you care.” Linda Hughlett, RNC, DNP, CNM, Regional One Health Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, was honored last week with the Tennessee Hospital Association’s Senior Executive of Distinction Award. It is a fitting honor for a leader who knows many members of the nursing team by name, stays in touch with the challenges faced by her team, and is dedicated to empowering Regional One Health nurses as they deliver exceptional care to patients. Learn more about how Hughlett is bringing honor to the nursing profession and having a profound positive impact on our community: https://lnkd.in/ethUYTXR

Congratulations to Linda Hughlett, RNC, DNP, CNM, Regional One Health Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer (pictured on the right), for being awarded the Tennessee Hospital Association’s Senior Executive of Distinction Award in the 2024 Awards of Excellence. This honor recognizes individuals for their leadership and service at THA hospitals. Regional One Health is grateful for Linda’s vision and dedication as she leads our exceptional team of nurses to provide life-changing, lifesaving care for patients from all over the Mid-South.

Artificial Intelligence is here to stay – so why not embrace it as a way to improve how we work and live? Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a nationally renowned breast surgical oncologist at Regional One Health Cancer Care, explored that question in our Center for Innovation’s inaugural ONExTalks presentation. Dr. Hendrix said AI can never replace human expertise, but it can be used by experts to improve breast cancer risk assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Learn how! https://lnkd.in/enn2MjMB