Memphis health brief: Regional One police activity, flu trends ease, and maternal support spotlighted
Memphis, TN – March 2, 2026 – Regional One saw a police presence, flu-like illness visits fell, and a maternal support program expands prenatal help.
Memphis-area health updates over the past several days included a developing situation at a major hospital, fresh local flu surveillance figures, and a spotlight on a program aimed at strengthening prenatal care supports.
Hospital operations: Police presence reported at Regional One
Action News 5 reported a heavy law-enforcement presence at Regional One Hospital on Thursday night, Feb. 26. The station also reported a separate concentration of Memphis police and state troopers at South Perkins Road near Cottonwood Road in the Parkway Village area, with at least one ambulance at that location.
As of the report, officials had not confirmed whether the two scenes were connected, and the station described the situation as developing.
Outbreak watch: Shelby County flu-like illness visits trending down
The Shelby County Health Department’s seasonal influenza surveillance page said influenza-like illness (ILI) activity in the county was decreasing and described as moderate. In its most recent snapshot, the department reported that 4.5% of emergency department visits were for ILI last week, compared with 14.9% during the same time period last year.
The health department’s breakdown also showed adults ages 18 to 44 accounted for the largest share of ILI emergency department visits, followed by children ages 0 to 4. The department notes its surveillance data are updated every few days during periods of higher seasonal activity.
Maternal health: Regional One highlights MOM Program supports
Regional One Health highlighted its Maternal One Model (MOM) Program, which the hospital says is designed to connect eligible expectant mothers to prenatal care and practical support needs that can affect health outcomes. In the hospital’s description, the program helps patients navigate resources related to transportation, healthy food access, baby supplies, and other community supports alongside clinical care.
Regional One said the program started in August 2024 and supported more than 150 patients in its first year, with services sometimes continuing up to a year for families with multiple needs. The hospital also said it is exploring how to sustain the program after grant funding is expected to end in June 2026.
Sources
https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/27/heavy-law-enforcement-presence-surfaces-regional-one-hospital/
https://www.shelbytnhealth.com/375/Flu-Activity-in-Shelby-County
https://www.regionalonehealth.org/blog/2026/02/26/regional-one-healths-maternal-one-model-program-is-building-a-healthier-community-one-mom-at-a-time/
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