The AM/DM podcast: How Regional One saved a police sergeant’s leg
Dr. Theo Wolbert at Regional One Health inspects the progress of patient Darrell Prewitt, a policer sergeant who nearly lost his leg. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
More than a month ago, Marion police sergeant Darrell Prewitt became the victim of a high-speed collision on Interstate 40. The impact left his left leg hanging on by just a muscle.
These days, however, he’s back on two healthy legs, after being taken to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis and undergoing six surgeries.
Today, health care reporter Steve Bohnel joins us to talk about this story.
And, a warning, this podcast contains graphic descriptions of a limb-threatening injury, so it may not be for the most squeamish of listeners.
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AM/DM Darrell Prewitt Regional Medical CenterMary Cashiola
Mary Cashiola has been a Memphis journalist for nearly two decades, beginning her career covering city government and local neighborhoods at the Memphis Flyer before being hired by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton’s administration.
Before joining The Daily Memphian, she was the managing editor of the Memphis Business Journal, which was named one of the top 10 Best Designed Newspapers in the world by the Society of News Design while she was there.
She also has a background in advertising, with a focus on higher education and the hospitality industry.
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