In this special pregame interview, Sam McCrimmon, Vice President of Development for the Regional One HealthFoundation, shares an inside look at the largest fundraising effort in the organization’s history. 

At the center of the conversation is a bold vision: a $900 million hospital project supported by a $250 million philanthropic campaign designed to serve Memphis and the Mid-South for generations. Now in its early leadership phase, the campaign is gaining momentum as community leaders step forward to help bring this transformational project to life. 

McCrimmon explains why donor support is essential. Philanthropy fuels the “margin of excellence,” advancing training, technology, and lifesaving services that extend well beyond trauma care. From oncology to high-risk OB care to the region’s only verified burn center within 200 miles, Regional One Health’s impact reaches across the entire community 

This episode highlights more than a building project. It underscores a shared civic responsibility. Two great public institutions, Regional One Health and the University of Memphis, partnering to strengthen a city that depends on advanced, accessible care. 

For listeners who want to be part of this once-in-a-generation investment in Memphis, the message is simple: get involved. Because at any moment, any one of us may need the care Regional One Health provides.

Donate today: https://giving.regionalonehealth.org/campaign/740481/donate

In this special game-day edition podcast, Regional One Health Chief of Vascular Surgery Dr. Erika Mitchell and vascular surgeon Dr. Mohammed Morsi break down what vascular care really means for patients across Memphis and the Mid-South 

From aneurysms to blocked arteries, the team explains how they treat blood vessels throughout the body, excluding the heart and brain, restoring circulation and preventing life-altering events such as stroke, limb loss, and even death 

The conversation highlights what makes Regional One Health’s Vascular Care program unique:

• Advanced minimally invasive “keyhole” procedures with rapid recovery 
• Open and hybrid surgical options tailored to each patient’s anatomy and risk profile 
• A patient-centered decision-making process grounded in imaging, risk assessment, and shared input 

Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Morsi also deliver an important message: vascular disease is serious, but it is often preventable. Symptoms such as leg pain with walking, stroke warning signs, or unusual pulsations should never be ignored 

Early intervention saves limbs and lives.

This episode reinforces our commitment to protecting the lifelines of the body and keeping our community strong, active, and ready for tomorrow.

To learn more, visit: https://www.regionalonehealth.org/vascular/